Industry buzz
Amcor confirms interest in Alcan’s packaging business
Australia-headquartered packaging company, Amcor, one of the world’s top three global packaging companies confirmed its interest in...
Menswear designer John Varvatos to launch new fragrance
Artisan, John Varvatos’ new fragrance will debut in March 2009 in the U.S. Artisan is the latest addition to the designer’s collection...
Escada opts for Mandalay Design, once again
Ocean Lounge, Escada’s latest fashion fragrance, will be launched together with a complete promotional collection supplied by Mandalay...
Cosmoprof to dedicate new exhibiting area to the Spa and Wellness professionals
The 42nd edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, which will be held from the 3rd to the 6th of April 2009, in Bologna (Italy), should...
Massilly France to develop “premium boxes” business
Massilly France has appointed Hervé de Rivoire as sales director of its “decorated metal tins” business. He’s taking over from Pierre...
Rohm and Haas sues Dow Chemical over delayed merger
US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer Rohm and Haas has filed a suit against Dow Chemical, a day after the US chemicals giant...
MWV to close U.S. primary plastics packaging facility
The MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) wants to discontinue operations at its manufacturing unit in Washington Court House, Ohio (U.S.A)...
Unilever to buy TIGI product business
Unilever announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire the global TIGI professional hair product business and its...
Smurfit-Stone files for reorganization in U.S. and Canada
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, the world’s leading producer of cardboard containers, yesterday announced in release that it has...
CPL Aromas to purchase Hagelin & Company’s fragrance business
British multi national fragrance house CPL Aromas; announced it has signed a deal to acquire the fragrance business of the U.S. Hagelin...
