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Japanese chemical company, DIC Corporation, which owns Sun Chemical, purchases the high-purity iron oxide US-based producer, Cathay Industries. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, the acquisition includes all of Cathay Industries’ customers, property and business-related assets. Sun Chemical is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers,... [Read More]

Tekni-Plex company, Action Technology, unveils its pouch material solution specifically for the aerosols market. Following Tekni-Plex’s recent acquisition of flexible packaging manufacturer Oracle Packaging, its Action Technology business highlights the aerosol applications for its bag-on-valve (BOV) packaging.   Aerosol pouches Developed for, and aimed at... [Read More]

Software-industrial and performance materials global company, Honeywell, partners with Carnegie Mellon University to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology advancements. In entering this strategic collaboration, Honeywell aims to support distribution centres following growing industry demands from the rising e-commerce market. On 28 August 2018, Honeywell... [Read More]

Global personal and home care powerhouse, Unilever, unveils its eco-beauty brand to UK consumers. Following the launch of Unilever’s latest brand Love Beauty and Planet in the US earlier in January 2018, it extends its 18-strong product collection comprising hair styling goods, shampoos, conditions, body care washes and scrubs. The eco-name has now released a selection... [Read More]

The global beauty giant announces its purchase of the German beauty brand, which leverages the natural cosmetics trend. On 1st August 2018, the household name revealed it had signed an agreement to purchase Hanover-based Logocos Naturkosmetik AG. The cosmetics company, which focuses on natural, vegan and bio-certified products, owns several brands including Logona and... [Read More]

As the household and personal care product supplier hands over the business to personal care manufacturer, Royal Sanders, its UK aerosols production look set to stop. The British manufacturer prepares to put a halt to its UK aerosols production, with the closure of its Hull McBride factory, putting 117 jobs are at risk. UK aerosol production Plans are underway to halt... [Read More]

Leading personal care and deodorant name, Nivea, receives a revamp. Beiersdorf, which owns the Nivea brand, teamed up with Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group to create its newly-envisioned aerosol can. Skin care company, Beiersdorf, conceptualised the design for Nivea’s female range of deodorants, while packaging solutions provider, Ardagh Group manufactured the new aluminium... [Read More]