International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Croda International Plc announced it has bought Arizona Chemical’s Personal Care business. The deal closed on May 22, 2013. Croda will immediately begin the transition of these the products into its portfolio, including the transfer of production to an existing Croda manufacturing site in Europe followed by a re-launch of the products with new Croda trade … Read more
In 2007, the Lipoid Group acquired Cosmetochem to strengthen its position in the cosmetic market. Cosmetochem, a Swiss-based company, is internationally renowned for its production of high quality botanical extracts and actives. For more than 35 years Lipoid has been manufacturing high value lecithins and phospholipids derived from plant seeds and a wide range of … Read more
Quadpack has acquired Technotraf, a manufacturer of wooden components for beauty packaging. In a strategic move that gives the company its first manufacturing capability, Quadpack will direct Technotraf’s efforts towards expanding the market category. “Wooden packaging components are starting to become popular among beauty brands, but we’ve only just scratched the surface. This category is … Read more
Symrise has acquired the global fragrance business of the Belmay Group, an international developer and manufacturer of fragrances and perfume oils in order to grow in the fine fragrance, personal care and air care segment. Both Belmay’s product and customer portfolios complement the existing activities of Symrise’s Scent & Care division and support its plans … Read more
Effective March 19, 2013, Lonza’s Joint Venture with Innovachem will come to an end. Lonza Personal Care will no longer be supplying the Liquiwax line of specialty esters. These products will then be offered by Croda.
The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant signed an agreement to acquire CRM International SAS, a French based manufacturer of natural ingredients for the personal care industry. The acquisition strengthens Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), which aims to accelerate sustainable, high performance solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of … Read more
Croda International, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired the assets of Innovachem, LLC of Cutchogue, NY. This acquisition adds Innovachem’s patented product portfolio to Croda’s already wide range of ingredients for the personal care industry. “Innovachem offers technologies to help further expand Croda’s offerings to the personal care market,” said Keith Layden, … Read more
Ileos, a supplier of packaging for the beauty & healthcare industries acquired Le Papillon, a company active in contract filling and samples for fragrance and cosmetics in the United States Ileos has taken a 100% stake in Le Papillon, a company specializing in full-service supplying, manufacturing of samples and promotional Gift Set. Le Papillon, established … Read more
Air Liquide has acquired BiotechMarine by its subsidiary Seppic. A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made fromalgae for the global cosmetics industry. BiotechMarine created in 1988 is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and … Read more
Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. Have entered into a new licensing agreement with Parlux. With over 20 years experience in marketing and developing fragrance brands, the collaboration marks the beginning of a new direction for the Kenneth Cole fragrance business. “Kenneth Cole, the iconic New York brand, provides its consumers with a combination of intelligence, irreverence … Read more
Funds advised by Apax Partners have reached an agreement to sell LR Health & Beauty Systems (‘LR’) to a consortium. The consortium consists of private equity firms Bregal Capital and Quadriga Capital. LR markets cosmetics, personal hygiene products, dietary supplements, perfumes and jewellery through the direct sales channel. The transaction is subject to approval by … Read more
Solvay closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Sunshield Chemicals Limited, an Indian surfactants producer, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. This acquisition enables Solvay’s Novecare business to accelerate its development in India for the home and personal care, agrochemicals, coatings and industrial markets. Emmanuel Butstraen, President of Novecare, explains. "This additional bolt-on … Read more
Rexam, the global consumer packaging group, has received approval from the Chinese authorities and anticipates completion of the sale of its Cosmetics, Toiletries and Household care products business to an affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP for US$459m in cash, subject to closing accounts adjustments. This, together with the sale of the High Barrier Food … Read more
Galderma, a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology and Spirig, a company active in the development, production, and marketing of dermatological products, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Galderma will acquire Spirig. "Spirig has a holistic approach to protecting, treating, restoring and preventing dermatological conditions which is closely aligned to that of … Read more
Cosfibel Group’s activities fall into two major branches: plastic secondary packaging, which through Cosfibel Industry represents one-fourth of the group’s activities, and luxury set up boxes and promotional items, made by Cosfibel Premium and representing three-fourth of the total business. Last August, Cosfibel acquired Solvpack, dedicated to luxury set up boxes for Wine & Spirit … Read more
HCT Group’s joint venture with Applied Minerals, Inc, a global producer of Halloysite Clay solutions will see the two companies develop and market an all-natural line of specialty skincare products based on Dragonite Halloysite Clay. The initial line of products will take advantage of the unmatched purity and performance of Applied Minerals’ Dragonite-PureWhite to address … Read more
X-Change Corporation, a U.S. publicly-traded company, has acquired both the Cannabis Science "Phytiva" Brand of products, including all associated rights and companies, and the CBIS European joint venture with Dupetit Natural Products, GmbH. Dupetit brings a 18-year history as a cutting-edge German hemp Cosmoceutical and Nutraceutical specialty enterprise. The first products to be released under … Read more
Sanmark and German ingredient manufacturer Gustav Heess launched a new Chinese joint venture. The new company will trade as, SanHeess Ltd. and will focus on supplying an extensive line of natural ingredients to the cosmetics industry in China. Sanmark spokesman Mark Bolier, said in a statement: “The demand for natural ingredients in cosmetics is growing … Read more
L’Oréal announced the signing of an agreement with Castanea Partners to acquire Urban Decay. Based in Newport Beach California, Urban Decay, created in 1996 by make-up expert Wende Zomnir, has built a reputation based on the concept of “beauty with an edge” and values of femininity and irreverence. The line has star products in the … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive, the global oral care company, and Omron Healthcare, a company active in medical home healthcare and wellness products, announced a cooperation agreement to market and develop oral care products, including electric toothbrushes. Through this partnership, Colgate and Omron will produce new oral care solutions that contribute to improved oral health for consumers around the … Read more