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Godrej to give Cinthol premium makeover
F O C U S output in key activities and by restructuring measures. In 3Q 2002 Henkel generated an operating profit of €160 M, up 14.7% from 3Q 2001. Its proceeds rose by 0.7% to €2.374 bn in the period. Hospodarske Noviny, 11 Nov 2002, 46 (219), 18 (in Czech)
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of granulated polycarboxylates for use in the manufacture of powder and tablet detergents. Rohm and Haas is world leader with 250,000 tonnes/y capacity in polycarboxylates with plants at Viller-Saint-Paul in France, Knoxville in USA, Mexico, Taiwan and Thailand. Chimie Hebdo, 21 Oct 2002, (189), 9 (in French)
Blumoller misses Norwegian sales in 2001 results In fiscal 2001/01 the Danish washing powder manufacturer Blumoller reported a profit of DKR 67 M after tax and a turnover of DKR 587 M. Both figures were slightly down on the previous year because Blumoller has transferred the sale of a number of products on the Norwegian market to a new Norwegian firm which is part of the Sara Lee concern. The 151 employees at Odense manufacture products such as Neutral and Bio-tex washing powders and also market care products such as Zendium and Sanex. Dagbladet Borsen, 21 Nov 2002, 107 (226), 11 (in Danish)
Unilever CR has good results in the Czech Republic Unilever CR (Prague, Czech Republic), chemical and food products company, is seeing good results in the Czech Republic in production as well as distribution in 2002. This confirms the favourable development of all the group Unilever (Netherlands/UK), a part of which the firm is. Unilever CR produces vegetable fats, soaps and cosmetics at a plant in Nelahozeves and instant food products in Zabreh, Czech Republic. Hospodarske Noviny, 6 Nov 2002, 46 (216), 17 (in Czech)
Cognis restarts New Jersey plant Cognis restarted production at its surfactants plant in Hoboken, NJ, US following a leak of chlorosulfonic acid on 4 Oct 2002. The resumption of alkanolamides, amine oxides, amphoteric surfactants and betaines was resumed on 14 Oct 2002. Normal lead times can be expected in 2-4 weeks. Sulfate customers are continuing to be supplied from Kankakee, IL, US, with normal supply expected within 4-6 weeks.
Rohm and Haas to spend €11 M on Viller-Saint-Paul polycarboxylates plant Rohm and Haas is planning a €11 M restructuring of its Villers-Saint-Paul polycarboxylates plant in France. The company plans to increase production JANUARY 2003
Business Line, 26 Nov 2002, 9 (326), 6
Seba Pharma makes new plunge Another German company has ventured onto the Russian market. Seba Pharma GmbH & Co KG presented its skin care products in Moscow for the first time in mid-Oct. They will be sold under the Sebamed name. The company had tried to begin marketing in Russia eight years ago but failed to find the right partner. It has now found a marketing professional in the shape of Moscow company Onyx-Pharma. With a market share of 38%, Seba Pharma is number one in the soaps business in Germany. The company has 200 employees and sales were over €70 M in 2001. The export quota is 36%.
Chemical Week, 23 Oct 2002, 164 (42), 7
Nachrichten fuer Aussenhandel, 24 Oct 2002, 65 (205), 4 (in German)
Godrej Sara Lee to distribute Kiwi cleaners
Rhodia adopts innovative alliances to foster product development
Sara Lee has offloaded a part of distribution of its Kiwi brand of cleaning products to its joint venture partner, the Rup 4.22 bn Godrej Sara Lee. Sara Lee does not have a substantial network in India, whereas Godrej Sara Lee has a network of about 500,000 retail outlets. Kiwi range of products includes Dranex, a drain cleaner and Kleen Flush, a liquid toilet cleaner and drops in blocks for cleaning sanitaryware. Sara Lee’s 100% subsidiary in India will continue to manufacture and market Kiwi range of cleaning products.
A detailed report on the R&D strategy of Rhodia, which focuses on the company’s policy of development alliances with other chemical companies. Specific research areas covered include: detergents, polyamide fibres, and an oil drilling project.
Business Line, 1 Nov 2002, 9 (302), 12
Godrej to give Cinthol premium makeover
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bn, representing 52.1%, to the total sales of the company.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (Godrej) plans to extend its flagship Cinthol brand to a series of premium variants in India. Cinthol, which is available in soap, deodorant and talc formats at present, would be extended to handwash, shower gel and non-soap cleaners. The company recorded sales of Rup 4.429 bn for 2001-2002 compared to Rup 4.066 bn in 2000-2001. During 2001-2002, sales of soaps contributed Rup 2.681
Chemical Market Reporter, 28 Oct 2002 (Website: http://www.chemicalmarketreporter.com)
Alliance Pharmaceutical Alliance develops therapeutics and diagnostics which use surfactant technology and perfluorochemistry. Its products are mainly for emergency use, in surgical, cardiology and pneumology applications. Bulletin International d’Informations (Droit et Pharmacie), Nov 2002, (11), 5 (Droit et Pharmacie, 12 rue de Lorraine, 92309 Levallois-Perret, Paris, France, fax: +33 (0) 1 55 46 91 01) (in French)
Korex buys Unilever site Korex, a maker of consumer products, has bought Unilever’s laundry products plants at Toronto. The plants make and package bar soaps, bath products, dry bleaches, fabric softeners, gels, hard surface cleaners. liquid and powder 7
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of granulated polycarboxylates for use in the manufacture of powder and tablet detergents. Rohm and Haas is world leader with 250,000 tonnes/y capacity in polycarboxylates with plants at Viller-Saint-Paul in France, Knoxville in USA, Mexico, Taiwan and Thailand. Chimie Hebdo, 21 Oct 2002, (189), 9 (in French)
Blumoller misses Norwegian sales in 2001 results In fiscal 2001/01 the Danish washing powder manufacturer Blumoller reported a profit of DKR 67 M after tax and a turnover of DKR 587 M. Both figures were slightly down on the previous year because Blumoller has transferred the sale of a number of products on the Norwegian market to a new Norwegian firm which is part of the Sara Lee concern. The 151 employees at Odense manufacture products such as Neutral and Bio-tex washing powders and also market care products such as Zendium and Sanex. Dagbladet Borsen, 21 Nov 2002, 107 (226), 11 (in Danish)
Unilever CR has good results in the Czech Republic Unilever CR (Prague, Czech Republic), chemical and food products company, is seeing good results in the Czech Republic in production as well as distribution in 2002. This confirms the favourable development of all the group Unilever (Netherlands/UK), a part of which the firm is. Unilever CR produces vegetable fats, soaps and cosmetics at a plant in Nelahozeves and instant food products in Zabreh, Czech Republic. Hospodarske Noviny, 6 Nov 2002, 46 (216), 17 (in Czech)
Cognis restarts New Jersey plant Cognis restarted production at its surfactants plant in Hoboken, NJ, US following a leak of chlorosulfonic acid on 4 Oct 2002. The resumption of alkanolamides, amine oxides, amphoteric surfactants and betaines was resumed on 14 Oct 2002. Normal lead times can be expected in 2-4 weeks. Sulfate customers are continuing to be supplied from Kankakee, IL, US, with normal supply expected within 4-6 weeks.
Rohm and Haas to spend €11 M on Viller-Saint-Paul polycarboxylates plant Rohm and Haas is planning a €11 M restructuring of its Villers-Saint-Paul polycarboxylates plant in France. The company plans to increase production JANUARY 2003
Business Line, 26 Nov 2002, 9 (326), 6
Seba Pharma makes new plunge Another German company has ventured onto the Russian market. Seba Pharma GmbH & Co KG presented its skin care products in Moscow for the first time in mid-Oct. They will be sold under the Sebamed name. The company had tried to begin marketing in Russia eight years ago but failed to find the right partner. It has now found a marketing professional in the shape of Moscow company Onyx-Pharma. With a market share of 38%, Seba Pharma is number one in the soaps business in Germany. The company has 200 employees and sales were over €70 M in 2001. The export quota is 36%.
Chemical Week, 23 Oct 2002, 164 (42), 7
Nachrichten fuer Aussenhandel, 24 Oct 2002, 65 (205), 4 (in German)
Godrej Sara Lee to distribute Kiwi cleaners
Rhodia adopts innovative alliances to foster product development
Sara Lee has offloaded a part of distribution of its Kiwi brand of cleaning products to its joint venture partner, the Rup 4.22 bn Godrej Sara Lee. Sara Lee does not have a substantial network in India, whereas Godrej Sara Lee has a network of about 500,000 retail outlets. Kiwi range of products includes Dranex, a drain cleaner and Kleen Flush, a liquid toilet cleaner and drops in blocks for cleaning sanitaryware. Sara Lee’s 100% subsidiary in India will continue to manufacture and market Kiwi range of cleaning products.
A detailed report on the R&D strategy of Rhodia, which focuses on the company’s policy of development alliances with other chemical companies. Specific research areas covered include: detergents, polyamide fibres, and an oil drilling project.
Business Line, 1 Nov 2002, 9 (302), 12
Godrej to give Cinthol premium makeover
COMPANY NEWS
bn, representing 52.1%, to the total sales of the company.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (Godrej) plans to extend its flagship Cinthol brand to a series of premium variants in India. Cinthol, which is available in soap, deodorant and talc formats at present, would be extended to handwash, shower gel and non-soap cleaners. The company recorded sales of Rup 4.429 bn for 2001-2002 compared to Rup 4.066 bn in 2000-2001. During 2001-2002, sales of soaps contributed Rup 2.681
Chemical Market Reporter, 28 Oct 2002 (Website: http://www.chemicalmarketreporter.com)
Alliance Pharmaceutical Alliance develops therapeutics and diagnostics which use surfactant technology and perfluorochemistry. Its products are mainly for emergency use, in surgical, cardiology and pneumology applications. Bulletin International d’Informations (Droit et Pharmacie), Nov 2002, (11), 5 (Droit et Pharmacie, 12 rue de Lorraine, 92309 Levallois-Perret, Paris, France, fax: +33 (0) 1 55 46 91 01) (in French)
Korex buys Unilever site Korex, a maker of consumer products, has bought Unilever’s laundry products plants at Toronto. The plants make and package bar soaps, bath products, dry bleaches, fabric softeners, gels, hard surface cleaners. liquid and powder 7