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Johnson & Johnson acquires Groupe Vendome
F O C U S specialities supplier to the cosmetics and personal care industry. Cosmetic Rheologies has strong expertise in polymer research and manufacture as well as in formulation development, and provides rheology modifiers and conditioning agents. Effective 21 Mar 2006, Cognis purchased 100% of shares of Cosmetic Rheologies Ltd (CRL). CRL is headquartered in Manchester, UK, and has subsidiaries in the US and France. Its main customers operate in the personal and home care industry, mostly in the skin, hair, and sun care as well as in the industrial and institutional sectors. The company is highly regarded within the care industry, due to its broad know-how and highly promising polymer development pipeline. Ultragel 300, for example, a novel cationic polymer for rheology control in hair and skin care preparations, has not only been accepted in crystal clear formulations but has also become the preferred thickener for creams and lotions. According to Cognis, the expertise of CRL will strongly support its claim as the leading supplier to the cosmetics industry. Besides active ingredients, functional polymers will become one of the key drivers for innovation in hair and skin care, it says. Press release from: Cognis Deutschland GmbH, Postfach 130164, 40551 Düsseldorf, Germany. Tel: +49 211 794 00. Fax: +49 211 798 4008. Website: http://www.cognis.com (23 Mar 2006)
New Engelhard technology brings colour-changing effects to cosmetics, personal care products Engelhard Corporation has launched a new line of colour-changing specialeffect pigments for cosmetics and personal care products. With subtle changes in viewing angle, Engelhard Reflecks™ MultiDimensions pigments can appear to be one colour, but suddenly move across the colour spectrum to provide multiple colour effects on the skin or in shampoos and lotions. Colour changing in these borosilicate-based pigments is made possible by Engelhard’s patented non-quarter-wave, multi-layer coating technology. For example, the effect of one MultiDimensions pigment can appear red, but, by changing the angle just 30 degrees, the effect turns to violet then blue or shifts from violet to blue to teal. The Reflecks 4
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MultiDimensions pigments are Engelhard’s latest addition to its Reflecks family of pigments and are available in four colours: Changing Cherry, Varying Violet, Shifting Sapphire and Transforming Teal. The new MultiDimensions pigments join the other three lines in the Engelhard Reflecks family – original Reflecks pearlescent and iridescent pigments, Reflecks Dimensions pearlescent and iridescent pigments, and Reflecks colours. Engelhard offers a broad line of effect pigments that add lustre, complex colour and other visual effects to cosmetic and personal care products, as well as speciality mineral technologies that enhance tactile qualities, pressability, wear, absorption and other performance characteristics for cosmetic applications. Press release from: Engelhard Corporation, 101 Wood Avenue, Iselin, NJ 08830-07709, USA. Tel: +1 732 205 5000. Fax: +1 732 321 0250. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.engelhard.com (16 Feb 2006)
APPLICATIONS Personal care products Johnson & Johnson acquires Groupe Vendome Johnson and Johnson Consumer France SAS has entered into an agreement to acquire Groupe Vendome, a privately held French marketer of adult and baby skin care products with turnover of €144 M. Subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the deal is likely to be finalized during 2Q 2006. The terms were not disclosed. Groupe Vendome’s brands include Le Petit Marseillais, a line of shower gels, toilet soaps, baths and hair care products; Laboratories Vendome, a dermatological solutions brand with body cleansers and moisturizers; and Prim’Age, a baby toiletries brand. In particular, Le Petit Marseillais is a trusted family brand with more than 100 years of heritage. The company maintains its headquarters in IssyLes-Moulineaux, in the Dijon region of France, where it employs staff of 130. The acquisition will expand Johnson & Johnson Consumer France’s
portfolio of consumer skin care products, which currently includes such well-known skin care brands as RoC® and Neutrogena®. US-based parent company Johnson & Johnson, with 2005 turnover of $50.5 bn, employs staff of 109,100 and has sales outlets in 175 countries throughout the world. Press release from: Johnson & Johnson, One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933, USA. Tel: +1 732 524 0400. Website: http://www.jnj.com (23 Mar 2006) & La Tribune, 24 Mar 2006, (24.465-3379), 13 (in French)
In India Reckitt Benckiser plans to introduce newer Dettol variants, Godrej launches ‘age control’ soap FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser, which recently introduced dish washer tablets Finish and depilatory cream Veet, plans to introduce a few more products from its global portfolio in India. The company also plans to extend its flagship health soap brand Dettol by introducing new variants. At present, Dettol soap is available in three variants in India namely, Sensitive, Deo and Fresh, whereas it has six variants in the global market. Reckitt Benckiser plans to increase the market share of Dettol soap from the present 18% to about 25% in 2006 in the Rup 15 bn health soap market in India. The company has earmarked Rup 50 M to create awareness about the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in family and school environments. The promotion campaign, called ‘Dettol Surakshit Parivar’, was launched recently in Chennai. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has also recently added another soap to its portfolio by introducing ‘Evita Age Control Soap’. The soap reportedly reduces fine lines (of ageing) after five weeks of regular use. Business Line, 22 Mar 2006, 13 (80), 2 & 8
Other Surfonic MW 100: new emulsifier from Huntsman Huntsman has expanded its metalworking product line with the introduction of emulsifier Surfonic MW 100 additive, a single-component vegetable oil emulsifier. The product upgrades the metalworking properties MAY 2006
New Engelhard technology brings colour-changing effects to cosmetics, personal care products Engelhard Corporation has launched a new line of colour-changing specialeffect pigments for cosmetics and personal care products. With subtle changes in viewing angle, Engelhard Reflecks™ MultiDimensions pigments can appear to be one colour, but suddenly move across the colour spectrum to provide multiple colour effects on the skin or in shampoos and lotions. Colour changing in these borosilicate-based pigments is made possible by Engelhard’s patented non-quarter-wave, multi-layer coating technology. For example, the effect of one MultiDimensions pigment can appear red, but, by changing the angle just 30 degrees, the effect turns to violet then blue or shifts from violet to blue to teal. The Reflecks 4
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MultiDimensions pigments are Engelhard’s latest addition to its Reflecks family of pigments and are available in four colours: Changing Cherry, Varying Violet, Shifting Sapphire and Transforming Teal. The new MultiDimensions pigments join the other three lines in the Engelhard Reflecks family – original Reflecks pearlescent and iridescent pigments, Reflecks Dimensions pearlescent and iridescent pigments, and Reflecks colours. Engelhard offers a broad line of effect pigments that add lustre, complex colour and other visual effects to cosmetic and personal care products, as well as speciality mineral technologies that enhance tactile qualities, pressability, wear, absorption and other performance characteristics for cosmetic applications. Press release from: Engelhard Corporation, 101 Wood Avenue, Iselin, NJ 08830-07709, USA. Tel: +1 732 205 5000. Fax: +1 732 321 0250. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.engelhard.com (16 Feb 2006)
APPLICATIONS Personal care products Johnson & Johnson acquires Groupe Vendome Johnson and Johnson Consumer France SAS has entered into an agreement to acquire Groupe Vendome, a privately held French marketer of adult and baby skin care products with turnover of €144 M. Subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the deal is likely to be finalized during 2Q 2006. The terms were not disclosed. Groupe Vendome’s brands include Le Petit Marseillais, a line of shower gels, toilet soaps, baths and hair care products; Laboratories Vendome, a dermatological solutions brand with body cleansers and moisturizers; and Prim’Age, a baby toiletries brand. In particular, Le Petit Marseillais is a trusted family brand with more than 100 years of heritage. The company maintains its headquarters in IssyLes-Moulineaux, in the Dijon region of France, where it employs staff of 130. The acquisition will expand Johnson & Johnson Consumer France’s
portfolio of consumer skin care products, which currently includes such well-known skin care brands as RoC® and Neutrogena®. US-based parent company Johnson & Johnson, with 2005 turnover of $50.5 bn, employs staff of 109,100 and has sales outlets in 175 countries throughout the world. Press release from: Johnson & Johnson, One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933, USA. Tel: +1 732 524 0400. Website: http://www.jnj.com (23 Mar 2006) & La Tribune, 24 Mar 2006, (24.465-3379), 13 (in French)
In India Reckitt Benckiser plans to introduce newer Dettol variants, Godrej launches ‘age control’ soap FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser, which recently introduced dish washer tablets Finish and depilatory cream Veet, plans to introduce a few more products from its global portfolio in India. The company also plans to extend its flagship health soap brand Dettol by introducing new variants. At present, Dettol soap is available in three variants in India namely, Sensitive, Deo and Fresh, whereas it has six variants in the global market. Reckitt Benckiser plans to increase the market share of Dettol soap from the present 18% to about 25% in 2006 in the Rup 15 bn health soap market in India. The company has earmarked Rup 50 M to create awareness about the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in family and school environments. The promotion campaign, called ‘Dettol Surakshit Parivar’, was launched recently in Chennai. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has also recently added another soap to its portfolio by introducing ‘Evita Age Control Soap’. The soap reportedly reduces fine lines (of ageing) after five weeks of regular use. Business Line, 22 Mar 2006, 13 (80), 2 & 8
Other Surfonic MW 100: new emulsifier from Huntsman Huntsman has expanded its metalworking product line with the introduction of emulsifier Surfonic MW 100 additive, a single-component vegetable oil emulsifier. The product upgrades the metalworking properties MAY 2006