News
AptarGroup announces closure of two European facilities
Packaging & design
Due to increased production efficiencies, Aptar wants to reorganize its European capabilities. The closure of two facilities is...
Cosmetics retail market in Central Europe to grow by 1.5% in 2012
Markets & trends
Total sales of cosmetics in Central Europe are forecasted to grow by 1.5% in 2012, compared to 2.3% last year, says market research firm...
Cosmogen: 30 years and yet more innovations in the pipe
Packaging & design
The company founded by Gérard Gieux in 1982 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Initially a specialist of makeup brushes, sponges...
An organic pea sprout extract to stimulate hair growth
Industry buzz
AnaGain, Mibelle Biochemistry’s new active ingredient, is derived from sprouts of organic pea and has been designed to reduce hair loss...
OPI’s first international short film
Industry buzz
The nail care manufacturer’s first branded film pays homage to what OPI names its “Culture of Colour”. Set to the French DJ band C2C’s...
Merck opens application centre for cosmetic pigments in Shanghai
Industry buzz
Merck Chemicals China has opened its Pigments & Cosmetics Technology Application Network China (TANC) in Shanghai with the aim to...
L’Oréal inaugurates giant factory in Indonesia to serve South-East Asian markets
Industry buzz
L’Oréal invested EUR 100 million over a period of 6 years in what is, to date, its largest factory in the world. The 66,000 m2 building,...
Korsnäs launches "Korsnäs White", its new whiter and lighter carton board!
Packaging & design
The new "Korsnäs White" which was unveiled by the company at the last Luxe Pack Monaco, now features the dual advantage of an increased...
Silab inaugurates its third production unit
Industry buzz
Silab, a French supplier of natural active ingredients to the cosmetics industry, inaugurated its third production unit at its...
Record numbers at TFWA World Exhibition
Industry buzz
TFWA World Exhibition, which closed on Friday 26th October 2012 in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, exceeded expectations of its...
