Archives for January 8, 2004

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Henkel increases its US presence

German-based Henkel Group is to further strengthen its hair cosmetics business through the acquisition of US company Advanced Research Laboratories (ARL). The agreement will push the European company into third position in the US hairstyling market.

Alcan acquires entire interest in aluminium dunkerque

Aluminium and packaging multi-national, Alcan, has acquired the remaining 65 per cent stake of the French Aluminium Dunkerque smelter. The move comes six months after acquiring the initial 35 per cent share - previously owned by Pechiney - in a bid to...