International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Weener Plastic Packaging Group (WPPG), headquartered in Germany, has acquired the shares of its joint venture partner Globalpack and currently owns 100% of Weener Globalpack Indústria Plástica in Jaraguá, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant produces plastic packaging components for deodorants and antiperspirants. The company has been renamed and will operate as Weener Indústria Plástica from … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, entered into an agreement with an intent to acquire a part of the personal care portfolio of Vivimed Labs. This is subject to necessary regulatory, statutory and other approvals. The acquisition will enable Clariant India (a 100% subsidiary of Clariant Group) to offer a wider product portfolio within … Read more
Florida-based Oxygen Development, announced takeover of the majority shares in Carefull Colours Produktions GmbH as of Sept. 1st 2015.
Symrise AG is strengthening its activities in the Scent & Care segment with the acquisition of Pinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”). Headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, USA, Pinova Holdings is a leading supplier of ingredients from natural and renewable sources used mainly in the production of perfumes, fragrances and oral care products. With this acquisition, Symrise … Read more
Brenntag, the global distributor of chemicals, has signed an agreement to acquire Parkoteks Kimya San from Turkey. The Istanbul based distribution company offers a wide range of specialty chemicals products with particular focus on the personal care industry. Established in 1989, Parkoteks has grown from strong foundations and benefits from long-term and exclusive partnerships with … Read more
On September 9, 2015, CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG has signed an agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) about the sale of its entire industrial business consisting of the production sites in Witten and Wittenberge and its associated business activities in Hamburg. IOIC oleochemical division based in Malaysia is … Read more
Givaudan has acquired 100% of the shares of Induchem Holding AG and its subsidiaries. Induchem’s portfolio of products is based on a wide range of functional active ingredients with proven efficacy results, as well as research expertise in fields such as biocatalysis, metagenomics, and biochemical synthesis. Induchem primarily operates from Volketswil, Switzerland, Toulouse, France and … Read more
Vantage Specialty Ingredients has acquired two new technologies for their product portfolio. Curoxyl and Curcylic, formerly offered by Essential Ingredients (Ei). Curoxyl Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP, is a patented, aqueous based, micronized benzoyl peroxide dispersion in the form of a gel. It can be the starting point for topically applied anti-acne creams, anti-acne wipes, face … Read more
Avon has divested Liz Earle, its wholly-owned, UK-based natural skincare brand. Walgreens Boots Alliance, the global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise, acquired the Liz Earle business for £140 million in an all-cash transaction. "Avon remains committed to our strategic priorities, and we are focused on promoting our own skincare and broader beauty portfolio," said Avon … Read more
Coty will merge Procter & Gamble’s fine fragrance, color cosmetics, and hair color businesses into Coty through a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The transaction is based on a proposal by Coty valuing the P&G Beauty Business at approximately $12.5 billion at the time the proposal was made. Following the transaction, P&G shareholders will own … Read more
DKSH, the Market Expansion Services provider, has acquired Andreas Jennow, a specialty chemicals distributor in Northern Europe. With this move, DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials strengthens its geographic coverage in Europe, and drives forward the consolidation of the chemical distribution industry. With its Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH provides distribution services for its clients and … Read more
Following the approval granted by the European Commission under the EU Merger Act on June 11th, APPE’s sale to Plastipak Packaging Inc. is now complete. APPE is rebranded Plastipak Packaging with immediate effect. William C. Young, CEO of Plastipak Packaging, stated “The acquisition to strengthen Plastipak’s position in Europe provides a solid platform for further … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Murad, a clinical skincare brand. This follows the recent acquisitions of Dermalogica, Kate Somerville and REN, which jointly position Unilever as a key player in the personal care prestige segment. Founded in 1989 in Los Angeles, Murad is the first modern doctor brand, with a mission to provide … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Dermalogica, the world’s number one professional skin care brand. Dermalogica, a global skincare brand in professional salons and spas worldwide, was launched in 1986 in Los Angeles by Jane and Raymond Wurwand; following the earlier creation of The International Dermal Institute in 1983, the first of its kind … Read more
The long-standing company Oeka Oehlhorn GmbH (Oeka), based in Bamberg, has been sold by insolvency administrator Joachim Exner to the Geka Group (Geka). Geka will take over the Bamberg location and retain its employees. Geka, a global manufacturer of brushes, applicators and complete packaging systems for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, is the new owner … Read more
Amorepacific Corporation and Parfums Christian Dior announced the signing of an MOU at the headquarters of Amorepacific in Seoul, a significant step towards a strategic partnership between the two global players. Upon the MOU, Amorepacific offers its ‘Cushion’ technology to Parfums Christian Dior. The two global cosmetics companies – both important players in Asia and … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances, a global creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, has made a binding offer for the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a business of Unipex Group. The transaction is structured as a binding offer in order to allow the seller to consult with its French works council prior to entering … Read more
Bayer has announced that the new name of its MaterialScience business will be Covestro. It will be effective on September 1, 2015. Bayer intends to float Covestro on the stock market by mid-2016 at the latest. The plan for Bayer MaterialScience to become a separate company was announced in September 2014.
MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) and Rock-Tenn Company (RockTenn) have announced WestRock Company as the name for the new company when the two packaging companies complete their previously announced combination. WestRock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WRK. “WestRock draws on the strongest elements from each of our legacy names,” said … Read more
Unilever has acquired the independent prestige skincare brand, Kate Somerville Skincare. Founded by Los Angeles-based Kate Somerville, the premium US skin care brand features Active Balance Technology that combines advanced active ingredients with natural botanicals. Kate Somerville’s products are distributed through prestige retailers in the United States, and have a growing footprint in Asia. The … Read more