Packaging and specialty chemical giant MWV has announced group results for its second quarter that underline a mixed performance, but beauty sales help to buoy prop up poor performances in other segments.
Energizer has announced its third quarter sales with its personal care segment the only one to make significant growth, thanks in part to recent acquisitions.
Ball Corporation, one of the leading names in consumer packaging in the US, has edged into the personal care segment with the acquisition of Neuman Aluminum.