Industry buzz
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...
DuPont Cosmetic Solutions: "beyond the limits of design"
After having made big news during the Luxe Pack tradeshow with a new over-moulding technology, Dupont now wants to demonstrate that the...
Rohm and Haas to cut 900 jobs
Rohm and Haas Company announced its intention to cut 900 positions across almost all regions and businesses within the company. The...
MeadWestvaco to cut 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting actions
MeadWestvaco Corporation recently announced a series of broad actions to reduce corporate and business unit overhead expenses, including...