Kao announces healthy jump in Q1 profits but sales growth is subdued
Global personal care player Kao has announced modest group sales growth, with sales for its beauty division actually falling during the first quarter.
Archives for July 26, 2010
Topline acquisition marks first US plant opening
Topline Products Company has acquired Michigan-based Motor City Plastics Company, marking the opening of its first manufacturing facility in the US.
A strengthening US dollar could spell tougher times for Estee Lauder
As the US dollar continues to gain in strength against many international currencies, macroeconomic forces could jeopardise the performance of US-based Estee Lauder.
Silicone company Shin-Etsu launches D5 replacement
The US arm of the Japanese company ShinEtsu has launched a D5 replacement ingredient, DMF-2, which it claims offers enhanced sensory properties for cosmetics.
Personal care drives sales for Croda
Sales are up for Croda on the back of high demand in personal care but predicting future trends remains difficult for the UK-based chemicals company.