Chemical and ingredients distributor Univar has consolidated its
operations by creating a dedicated sales and services contact for
the specialist personal care and pharmaceutical markets.
Univar has been appointed sole UK distributor for the products of
MGS MicroPure, a manufacturer and blender of biocides and cosmetic
preservatives under the Paratexin brand.
A growing interest in personal grooming among males, part of the
so-called "metrosexual" phenomenon, is contributing to growth in
personal care categories around the world, according to a report
published by market analysts...
Cosmetics and toiletries industry representatives and retailers,
both with and without green credentials, gathered in London for a
seminar hosted by the UK's Women's Environmental Network to discuss
the use of potentially...
Crown Zeller has introduced two new small-sized flip-top packaging
products for small bottles and tubes, suitable for use with hotel
amenities, sample- or travel-sized toiletries and cosmetics
products.
Datamonitor has said that the next few months will be crucially
important for the UK toothpaste market as manufacturers launch new
products in a bid to get consumers to 'trade up' to premium
personal care products.
The Hungarian market for cosmetic and toiletry products is set to
grow by a further 33 per cent, predicts Euromonitor. Accession into
the European Union this week and increased capacity for consumer
spending will boost the country's...
Dream Cosmetics is to function as a wholly owned subsidiary of
Polysciences, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and laboratory
products. The acquisition doubles Polysciences' capabilities to
formulate and manufacture private-label...
US hydrocolloid firm International Specialty Products (ISP)
continues to consolidate its position in the ingredients sector
announcing the acquisition of UK ingredients company Hallcrest. In
March this year the ambitious company acquired...
Rieke Dispensing has launched a new 10ml pump, which is said to be
capable of handling a variety of liquid products from free-flowing
liquids to highly viscous creams, as well as those containing small
particulates.
Global producer Noveon, today announced that it has acquired Scher
Chemicals, a manufacturer of emollient and surfactant specialty
chemicals used in cosmetic and other personal care formulations.
Paris-based subsidiary, Inter Parfums SA, is to move into the men's
skin care sector after agreeing to buy a 64 per cent interest in
Nickel for €5 million.
Two of Europe's largest personal care distribution companies have
completed agreements with Kemin Personal Care to market its
FloraGLO brand lutein to cosmetics manufacturers in Italy and the
UK.
Leading cosmetics and toiletries manufacturer Beiersdorf has
selected Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanisate (TPV) from US company
Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) for the new actuator head
(dispensing system) of its latest Nivea shaving...
Speciality chemicals company International Specialty Products (ISP)
continues its quest to expand the company's presence in the growing
personal care market segment with the news this week that it has
collaborated with biotech...