RECENT NEWS

Bencis Buyout Fund IV, a fund managed by Bencis Capital Partners, an independent investment company based in Amsterdam and Brussels has acquired a majority share of BRB Holding B.V., a global producer of silicones, lube oil additives and chemicals.

On Wednesday 18 May 2016, Jacques Moyrand, Gattefossé group chairman, Olivier Midler, CEO and Fayçal El Aouni, Gattefossé Mediterranean director inaugurated Gattefossé Mediterranean, the latest in the group's line of sales and technical affiliates.

As a user of palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, Gattefossé is sensitive to the environmental impact of palm tree growing and participates in the development of sustainable cultivation.

Dow Corning has announced the completion of a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI, US. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends.

Following the news of the plant expansion in Singapore, Croda International celebrates over 20 years of manufacturing halal certified products at the site.

With their new ingredient Citystem, Sederma is expanding the conversation around the adverse effects of pollution on skin.

Ashland has launched SurfaThix N polymer, a surfactant-functional technology that performs as an all-in-one solution for consumer cleansing products.

Lonza has appointed Dr Russell Elliott PhD to the role of director of skin care technology for its Personal Care business.

Greentech has launched a new global photoprotective active: Soliberine, offering new biological protection against light radiation.

Kobo has announced the recent development of a patent-pending, high refractive index, low centistoke phenyl trimethicone that has opened the door to unexpected benefits.

BASF now offers 145 ingredients for personal and home care products which have been certified to the international halal standard HAS 23000.

IMCD has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan, marking the latest of a succession of steps that IMCD has taken to build a stronghold in Asia Pacific.

Evonik has introduced TEGO Solve 55, a highly effective PEG-free, naturally based solubiliser for easy and versatile incorporation of perfume and essential oils in various aqueous formulations.

Imerys Minerals showcased two new additions to its ImerCare natural mineral range at in-cosmetics 2016.

Two cosmetic ingredients from Symrise took home a PCHi Innovation Award 2016 for Active Ingredients. SymCare addresses the needs of sensitive skin and is suitable for use in face and body care products. SymMollient W/S soothes the skin.

For its ninth edition, the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade event, held from 1-3 March 2016 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, welcomed a record number of visitors to the annual event.

Silab has launched Filmexel, a biomimetic film-forming active ingredient that is eco-designed using an innovative technology. This interpenetrating network of natural biopolymers forms a resistant, flexible and non-occlusive film on the skin, mimicking its properties and functions.

Kevin Gallagher, Croda International PLC’s recently retired president of Global Personal Care and Actives was announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s in-cosmetics exhibition in Paris, France.

Croda’s new video highlights importance of using sustainable palm ingredients and shows its achievements against corporate targets, plus emphasises how easy it is to make a difference by switching to sustainable palm ingredients.

Barentz International and Innospec have signed a long-term distribution agreement to market ingredients for Personal & Home Care. The agreement encompasses, among others, the business in Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Benelux.