International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Lumson, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, had a turnover of 50 million euros in 2014. It is now present in several countries, including France. In constant evolution since 2001, the latter is the first subsidiary of the group with a turnover in 2014 of 11 million euros. To continue its development, Lumson … Read more
Effective June 1st, 2015 Ingredient Plus Malaysia will serve as a sole third-party distributor of the full personal care product portfolio in the Malaysia and Singapore regions. Ingredients Plus Malaysia, founded in 2007 by a group of entrepreneurs from the beauty and health care industries, brings over 25 years of experience in distribution of specialty … Read more
In the first quarter of 2015, sales in the Care Chemicals Business Area were flat in local currencies and decreased by 6 % in Swiss francs compared to the first quarter of 2014. As in the previous quarter this subdued growth was due to a reduction of the exposure to lower margin products in 2014. … Read more
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Closure of a complete facility. Everything must go. On April 21st: Auction of an oral care processing equipment, mouthwash bottling and packaging lines as well as utility and support equipment. Everything must go. Items include complete mouthwash filling lines, HPLC’s, palletizers, vessels, tanks, incubators, compressors, warehouse logistic systems by manufacturers such as: Bosch, Fryma, Dionex, … Read more
Hydroquinone-free products are among the most dynamic performers in the U.S. professional skin care market in 2014. Introduced by several leading manufacturers, non-hydroquinone-based products are driving sales in the hyperpigmentation/sun damage skin care concern category, which outperforms the total market growth in 2014, finds recently published report Professional Skin Care: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities, … Read more
Dr. Straetmans has strengthened its sales team with two new employees. Timm Zabel is now responsible for the Asian market. He graduated from Hamburg University of Technology with a degree in Process Engineering and International Management and Engineering. Kristin Köhler will now focus on the Scandinavian and Eastern-European markets. Beforehand she worked in the exports … Read more
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MakeUp in Seoul will host for the second year in a row, on 15 & 16 April 2015 at the Conrad Seoul Hotel, professionals from formulation and packaging to full-service specialists, accessories manufacturers, designers and specialized make-up schools for the biggest satisfaction of Marketing, Research & Development and Purchasing teams operating in Brands and in … Read more
After completing an investment of €150 m, Oriflame’s new production site in Noginsk, Russia, was officially inaugurated. The site comprises production facilities, warehousing and a distribution center. The plan is to produce shampoos, deodorants, liquid soaps, lipsticks and other cosmetic products to serve consultants and consumers in a more efficient way. In order to consolidate … Read more
L’Oréal’s first factory at the heart of the Arab World, located near Cairo in the Pyramids Industrial Park of 10th of Ramadan, was inaugurated last week. With a staged investment totalling 50 mio. euros, this new factory serves to meet the fast-rising demands of consumers in the region and will be the production hub for … Read more
On the back of continued investment and growth in the PET sector through its M&H UK and USA facilities, RPC has acquired PET Power. Bringing together two of the principal European players on the market, allows RPC to underpin its comprehensive program of PET narrow-mouth and wide-mouth containers for the Health, Personal Care and Food … Read more
BEAUTY FORUM Swiss will be held on Feb. 28th and March 1st 2015 in Messezentrum Zürich. Due to the current currency situation, Switzerland is a very attractive market for companies from the European Union to win new customers. Resulting from the strong Swiss Franc, products from the Euro zone are up to 15% less expensive to consumers … Read more
LUM awarded UK distributor Adaptive Instruments The headquarters of LUM GmbH in Berlin-Adlershof hosted the LUM distributors from 21 countries as well as the international LUM sales force in the end of January. During this annual technical and intercultural exchange the basis for further sustainable growth was set. LUM is market leader for innovative analytical … Read more
Cosmetic Business provides an overview of the entire sector and some new features in the exhibition concept – for the first time on a Wednesday and Thursday. The international trade fair of the cosmetics supplying industry presents its visitors with everything that is needed to create new cosmetic products – from the raw ingredients to … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, and Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable and innovative ingredients, has entered into a strategic alliance which comprises the intention to acquire a 30% share of Beraca’s Division Health and Personal Care, with the possibility of major participation in the future. The transaction will be subject to … Read more
Arkem Kimya serves as a sole third-party distributor of DSM’s full personal care product portfolio in Turkey, since January, 2015. The collaboration supports DSM’s aspiration accelerate the reach of personal care solutions in the Turkish market. Established in 1992 in Turkey, Arkem Kimya with over five hundred products in its portfolio, distributes ingredients for a … Read more
CPL Aromas has relocated to a new facility in Scotch Plains NJ where it maintains a sales and marketing facility since January 2015. The new facility will become the home of CPL USA and will spearhead the sales and marketing effort for CPL in North America. The sales team in the US will be led … Read more
DSM Personal Care, a global provider of ingredients and solutions for some of the world’s best-selling beauty products, has signed a new Distributor Agreement with Mascot Universal, effective from January 2015. Founded in 1969, Mascot Universal brings over 20 years of experience in distributing ingredients for the beauty, personal and healthcare industries across the Indian … Read more
Abercrombie & Fitch and Inter Parfums have entered into a seven-year exclusive worldwide fragrance license agreement. Under the agreement, Inter Parfums will create, produce and distribute new perfumes and fragrance-related products, including new men’s and women’s scents planned for both Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister for 2016. Inter Parfums will distribute these fragrances internationally in … Read more
The Shareholders from Promens have received an irrevocable binding offer (subject to certain conditions) from RPC Group to acquire, at the Shareholders’ sole option, the entire issued share capital of Promens Group AS and its subsidiaries1 (Promens). RPC’s offer is conditional, amongst other things, on the approval of its shareholders and required approvals from the … Read more
Contrary to several statements, the current drafts of the Guideline on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products – ISO 16128 are not an initiative of the EU. ISO 16128 will, in case of its adoption by ISO, have no effects on the legal situation in the EU or the … Read more