Cosmetics International articles from June 2003

Cosmetics International archives from June 2003

Arden's new generation of ceramide skincare.
June 6, 2003... This summer sees the introduction of Ceramide Plump Perfect, the latest weapon in Elizabeth Arden's anti-ageing armoury. Describing it as 'a new generation of ceramide skincare', Arden is also hailing the product as a non-toxic alternative...

Second scent from superstar Lopez.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Singer, actress and style icon Jennifer Lopez will launch her second fragrance this autumn, just over a year after the introduction of her Glow by J.Lo scent. Lancaster Group, the prestige division of Coty, will develop and market the...

Coty buys Cole & Jacobs licences. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Coty has confirmed its purchase of the fragrance licences of designers Kenneth Cole and Marc Jacobs from LVMH. No financial details have been released, The licences will be managed by Coty's Lancaster Group division, whose portfolio...

C&T companies make global top 500. (International News).(cosmetics and toiletries)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Twelve cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers have been named in a list of the world's largest companies. The 'Global 500' list, compiled by the Financial Times, ranks companies according to market capitalisation, and details their market...

Procter & Gamble has announced a three-year marketing partnership with the women's basketball association, NBA.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... PROCTER & GAMBLE has announced a three-year marketing partnership with the women's basketball association, NBA. The deal will see the WNBA promoting Secret deo, Head & Shoulders and Herbal Essences shampoos, as well as various household...

Perfume maker Santa Maria Novella di Firenzi is to open a store in New York's SoHo area.
June 6, 2003... PERFUME MAKER Santa Maria Novella di Firenzi is to open a store in New York's SoHo area. The 5,200[ft.sup.2] site is situated at 285 Lafayette Street, a site formerly occupied by Urban Archeology.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation reported adjusted net income of $76.1m for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 (ended 29 March).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... POLO RALPH Lauren Corporation reported adjusted net income of $76.1m for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 (ended 29 March). This compares to adjusted net income of $57m in the same quarter last year. The company said the positive result was...

SAKS Incorporated has announced net income before certain items of $12.6m in the first quarter ended 3 May 2003.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... SAKS INCORPORATED has announced net income before certain items of $12.6m in the first quarter ended 3 May 2003. This is down from $21.9m for the same period last year. R Brad Martin, chairman and chief executive officer, said he was...

The US exported toiletries and cosmetics worth US$12.5m to Russia in 2002, compared with US$12.6m in 2001 and US$7.1m in 2001.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... THE US exported toiletries and cosmetics worth US$12.5m to Russia in 2002, compared with US$12.6m in 2001 and US$7.1m in 2001. It imported toiletries and cosmetics from Russia worth US$12.4m in 2002, US$11.7m in 2001 and US$9.0m in 2000.

Hollywood heart-throb and future Mr J.Lo, Ben Affleck has signed a deal with L'Oreal to promote its products worldwide (with the exception of North America and Mexico).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Hollywood heart-throb and future Mr J.Lo, Ben Affleck has signed a deal with L'Oreal to promote its products worldwide (with the exception of North America and Mexico). Next month sees him shoot an ad for Elseve shampoo, which will air over the...

Estee Lauder's Aramis takes on Life of its own. (International News).
June 6, 2003... Aramis wants to be the life and soul of the party this autumn, which is when its latest fragrance, Aramis Life, will join numerous other holiday season launches. With tennis legend Andre Agassi serving as Life's spokesperson, the scent will, at...

A little bit of Black magic from Kenneth Cole. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Black isn't just a perennial favourite in fashion, it's now also the name of a new fragrance from designer Kenneth Cole. On 30 May, soon after the announcement of Black's introduction was made, the Kenneth Cole fragrance licence, as well as the...

Colgate-Palmolive has announced that on 30 June it will recover all outstanding shares of its $4.25 preferred stock at a price of $100 per share.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... COLGATE-PALMOLIVE has announced that on 30 June it will recover all outstanding shares of its $4.25 preferred stock at a price of $100 per share. There are currently 103,166 shares of preferred stock outstanding.

Construction has begun on a US$12m cosmetics plant in the Vietnamese province of Phu Tho, reports the Vietnamese News Agency.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... CONSTRUCTION HAS begun on a US$12m cosmetics plant in the Vietnamese province of Phu Tho, reports the Vietnamese News Agency. It will produce shampoo, bath gel and hair conditioner amongst other products, and is expected to product 720 tonnes...

Russia's Gum Trading House sold cosmetics and perfumes worth RUR285m (US$9.3m) in 2002.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... RUSSIA'S GUM Trading House sold cosmetics and perfumes worth RUR285m (US$9.3m) in 2002, accounting for 9.6% of the retailer's total sales that year, reports the Interfax news agency.

Oriflame has acquired the company Nordium AB and its production facility near Stockholm in order to meet growing demand in its Central and Eastern European markets.
June 6, 2003... ORIFLAME HAS acquired the company Nordium AB and its production facility near Stockholm in order to meet growing demand in its Central and Eastern European markets. Sven Mattsson, Oriflame's ceo, said the acquisition would boost profit after...

Wella UK has been recognised for providing quality work experience placements for students.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... WELLA UK has been recognised for providing quality work experience placements for students. It was named runner-up in the awards, which are run by the National Council for Work Experience.

When the Czech Republic becomes a member of the European Union next year, prices charged by hairdressers and beauticians there will be subject to VAT at a rate of 22%.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... WHEN THE Czech Republic becomes a member of the European Union next year, prices charged by hairdressers and beauticians there will be subject to VAT at a rate of 22%. It is currently charged at a rate of 5%.

L'Occitane unveils first Thailand boutique. (International News).
June 6, 2003... French beauty brand L'Occitane made its debut on the Thai market on 21 May when it inaugurated a 60[m.sup.2] stand-alone boutique in Bangkok's prestigious Peninsula Plaza shopping gallery. Offering the entire L'Occitane product range at...

Fred Segal puts spotlight on L'Oreal professionnal. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... On 15 June, Fred Segal in Santa Monica will open its newly renovated and expanded Fred Segal Beauty salon and spa. At the same time, US consumers will get their first glimpse of three new retail and treatment oriented concepts from L'Oreal...

Watsons to expand in Thailand. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Banking on a growing retail market in Thailand, the Watsons chain of personal and beauty care stores will be undertaking a two-pronged approach to increase its market presence. It announced that it would invest 100-150m baht this year in...

Beauty brands looks for growth. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... A hair salon, nail salon, spa and beauty store all together in one location? What more could a woman want? That's what the founders of Beauty Brands are thinking as they seek to expand the 26-store chain through franchising. Beauty Brands...

Cosmetics International talks to Laura Lee Miller, president, Unilever Prestige. (Q & A).
June 6, 2003... How many years have you been in the industry? 20 years. My passion for the industry was born behind the cosmetic counter. In high school, I worked after school at a fashionable parfumerie in my home town. How did you get into the...

Poor take-up for P&G's offer. (International News).(Proctor and Gamble)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Procter & Gamble (P&G) has increased its stake in Wella by just 10%. As its initial acceptance period expired, the company announced that it had received tenders for 11.42% of ordinary shares and 6.21% of preference shares. This amounts to...

Italian C&T market 'in good shape'. (International News).(cosmetics and toiletries)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... A slight improvement in output and turnover along the lines of that registered in 2002--that's industry association Unipro's prediction for Italy's performance this year. While Germany is still Europe's leading country for cosmetics...

Glamour doesn't always ensure profitability says Goldman Sach's Jacques-Franck Dossin. (Stock Watch).
June 6, 2003... We identify fragrance as being the least attractive product category within cosmetics and toiletries. With an estimated 3-4%E top-line growth (vs 8-9%E in skincare) and margins ranging at the bottom of the range (mid-single digit vs high-teens...

Black'Up steps outside domestic market. (International News).
June 6, 2003... French make-up artist brand Black'Up will open its first corner outside its domestic market this September, at the Manhattan branch of the Macy's department store chain in New York, US. No plans have been finalised as to the size and concept of...

Nanotech ingredients spark controversy. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... The nanotechnology debate hit the cosmetics industry last week when a UK environmental pressure group expressed concerns over several L'Oreal beauty products. L'Oreal's Plenitude and Lancome's Flash Bronzer Self-Tanning Face Gel both...

Morgan Stanley has defended itself against LVMH's allegations of bias by quoting Bernard Arnault, ceo of LVMH, expressing similar opinions to those of analyst Clare Kent.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... MORGAN STANLEY has defended itself against LVMH's allegations of bias by quoting Bernard Arnault, ceo of LVMH, expressing similar opinions to those of analyst Clare Kent. LVMH's suit states that Kent's research was biased in favour of Gucci,...

Following two years of modest profits, the Perlier business account went into the red at the end of 2002.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... FOLLOWING TWO years of modest profits, the Perlier business account went into the red at the end of 2002. Each of the Italian cosmetics and perfume group's four business divisions performed negatively: traditional channels; the Orlane division,...

September will see the debut of Vision Hair & Fashion, a new trade fair in Milan.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... SEPTEMBER WILL see the debut of Vision Hair & Fashion, a new trade fair in Milan. While the event is aimed principally at the hairstyling sector, the related market segments of fashion and cosmetics are also planned for inclusion, Its Milanese...

Bulgaria's PARI daily newspaper has ranked cosmetics producer Alen Mak as the country's 39th largest company in terms of revenue in 2002.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BULGARIA'S PARI daily newspaper has ranked cosmetics producer Alen Mak as the country's 39th largest company in terms of revenue in 2002. The company recorded revenues of BGL34.5m (US$20.5m) in 2002, and profits of BGL440,000 (US$261,905).

Zara launches global fragrance. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... 'I homme', Puig's latest men's fragrance for trendy Spanish retail clothing chain Zara is rolling out to Zara shops world wide. Unusually the launch will not be supported by an advertising campaign. Zara's president and founder, Amancio...

De Gruchy adopts Perfume Shop style. (International News).(department store to adopt 'basic' approach to fragrance retailing)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... The Perfume Shop's 'basic' approach to fragrance retailing has proved so successful that the Merchant Retail Group is now replicating the retailing format in its Jersey-based de Gruchy department store. Last year proved 'an exceptional...

Urban Decay, Hard Candy, Passport, Stila Pout ... How many niche colour cosmetics lines can the market take? (Hot Topic).
June 6, 2003... Angela Creasy, perfumery & cosmetics buyer, Liberty plc, UK "There is always room for innovation, the initial launch of a new brand into a market is the easiest part--the greater challenge is keeping the brand interesting and current....

Ozwald Boateng to tailor women's scent. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Savile Row tailor Ozwald Boateng, famous for his brightly coloured bespoke menswear, will launch his first fragrance for women later this year. "People may wonder why a menswear designer has created a fragrance for women," said Boateng....

Benefit ventures beyond colour cosmetics. (International News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Niche cosmetics brand Benefit will make its first foray into fragrance this autumn. Diane Miles, a former executive at Christian Dior Perfumes Inc, was appointed ceo of Benefit in October 2002 and her back, ground has undoubtedly influenced the...

Archies Parfum winds down after substantial losses. (International News).(Archies Ltd. of India has decided to close its perfume business)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Faced with mounting losses, Archies Ltd. of India has decided to close its perfume business. The company's perfume division made losses of around Rs 20.2m ($425,000) in the last fiscal year. According to a company official, the performance...

Retail sales of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in Lithuania in the first quarter of this year were 6.4% lower than in the first quarter of 2002.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... RETAIL SALES of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in Lithuania in the first quarter of this year were 6.4% lower than in the first quarter of 2002. In comparison, overall retail sales in the first quarter of 2003 were 8.1% higher year-on-year.

Brazil's minister of development, industry and foreign trade has said that cosmetics are among the goods that Brazil can export to the Russian market.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BRAZIL'S MINISTER of development, industry and foreign trade has said that cosmetics are among the goods that Brazil can export to the Russian market. He said that bilateral trade between the two countries was likely to increase to US$5bn by...

The winners of the UK's Royal Society of Arts' Student Design Awards have been announced.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... THE WINNERS of the UK's Royal Society of Arts' Student Design Awards have been announced. They included David Germain, for a skincare range which used clinical branding to underline the scientific nature of the products, and Adrian Hanlon, for...

King of Shaves has announced that it will take part in the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Powerboat Championships.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... KING OF Shaves has announced that it will take part in the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Powerboat Championships. Ceo Will King described it as an important sponsorship for the brand and said the championships would give the brand "fantastic exposure...

Retail sales of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in the Czech Republic in March were 2% higher than in the same month last year.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... RETAIL SALES of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in the Czech Republic in March were 2% higher than in the same month last year. In comparison, overall retail sales increased by just 1%.

Chupa Chups licks fragrance into shape. (Product News).(new fragrances for girls introduced)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... The world's most famous lollipop has launched its own fragrance called "I love me". Developed in conjunction with Coty, "I love me" is a range of three fragrances for girls aged between 13-25-years-old. All three feature a cartoon 'lolita'...

Wrinkle breakthrough claim from L'Oreal. (Product News).(introduced new wrinkle correcting formulation called Wrinkle De-Crease)
June 6, 2003... L'Oreal's latest skincare launch, Wrinkle De-Crease, heralds a new era of wrinkle correcting formulations, according to the French cosmetics titan. Containing a new trademarked ingredient complex, Boswelox, the formula claims to...

DHC USA debuts fragrance collection. (Product News).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... DHC USA released its first fragrance line this month, including 'a scent for every woman and occasion'. The company is a division of DHC Corporation, one of Japan's top ten skincare companies, and this is the first time it has ventured...

Trussardi Jeans will be available in the UK from June. (Product News).(new fragrance is exclusive to Harrods)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... TRUSSARDI JEANS will be available in the UK from June. It is exclusive to Harrods until 1 July, when it will roll out nationwide. The scent is a musky floral with notes of hedione, violet, tuberose and white lily.

Cosmetics a la carte has developed Face Final (20 [pounds sterling]), a transparent powder which controls shine, leaving a sheer finish.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... COSMETICS A la carte has developed Face Final (20 [pounds sterling]), a transparent powder which controls shine, leaving a sheer finish. It comes in a handbag sized pot, with powder puff and is available in light and medium.

Biocol has added Desensil Calming Cleansing Gel to its range of marine collagen-based products.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BIOCOL HAS added Desensil Calming Cleansing Gel to its range of marine collagen-based products, it contains Sensiline, camomile and marigold, all of which have calming end decongesting properties. The rrp is 18.50 [pounds sterling] for 200ml.

Baylis & Harding plc has created Hair Paint (3.99 [pounds sterling]), to be sold under the Ministry of Funk name.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BAYLIS & HARDING plc has created Hair Paint (3.99 [pounds sterling]), to be sold under the Ministry of Funk name. The product is a coloured gel to give vibrant, temporary colour and hold at the same time. It is available internationally in four...

Dendron's Astral brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new packaging.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... DENDRON'S ASTRAL brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new packaging. The logo has been updated to give the product a more modern look, and the lid features a debossed 'A'. The 150ml pot has been replaced with a 200ml one.

L'Oreal has added three new products to its Special FX Studio Line range of hair products.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... L'OREAL HAS added three new products to its Special FX Studio Line range of hair products. Architect Wax (3.99 [pounds sterling]) gives a textured look with high shine, Freeze! Gel (3.99 [pounds sterling]) gives extra strong hold, while...

Product landmark.(the spray pump transformed the way perfume is used)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... "The spray pump was the invention that transformed the way we use perfume--from the way we wear it to the bottle design. Screw top bottles slowly went out of fashion and at first there were attempts to conceal the spray pump in the bottle...

Electric colours from Versace. (Product News).(limited edition color cosmetics collection introduced)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... The look for summer is bright and bold according to Versace, which has launched a limited edition colour collection called Shock Temptation. The company has taken its inspiration from the spring and summer catwalks and the range is filled with...

Lingerie queen launches edt. (Product News).(Chantal Thomass is launching an eau de toilette version of her signature fragrance)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... French fashion designer Chantal Thomass is launching an eau de toilette version of her signature fragrance. Described as a more refreshing interpretation of the original, the scent has sweet top notes of blackcurrant juice, raspberry and...

Boots is full of Eastern promise. (Product News).(introduces new Eastern range of skin care products)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... UK high street retailing force Boots has unveiled a slew of products which will launch across the UK this autumn. Amongst these is the new Eastern range, created with ingredients traditionally used in ancient health and beauty treatments....

Hands get the spa treatment. (Product News).(new line of hand care products from the Sanctuary Spa)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... The Sanctuary Spa in London's Covent Garden has created a line of hand care products, which complete its top-to-toe pampering collection. Sanctuary Hand Spa comprises five products, all containing Chinese White Tea, an antioxidant which...

Regenerist hits UK shores. (Product News).(Olay Regenerist skincare line launched in the United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Following an April launch in the US (Cosmetics International 28 February 2003), Procter & Gamble has brought its Olay Regenerist skincare line to the UK. This is the second market to be introduced to the anti-ageing line, although there...

New classics from Molinard. (Product News).(three new eaux de parfums introduced)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Molinard, the classic French fragrance house, has launched three new eaux de parfums: Feuilles de Rose, Musc et Fruits and Verveine en Fleurs. As its name suggests, the main accord of Feuilles de Rose is Bulgarian rose complemented with...

Coming soon ... (Product News).(new toiletries and fragrances to be launched)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Guerlain's eagerly awaited new women's scent will be unveiled to the press later this month on 24 June... Very Irresistible Givenchy is slated for an August launch. It combines five rose accords, centifolia rose, peony rose, fantasia rose,...

Chattem UK has relaunched its Sun-In Spray In Hair Lightener with new formulations and packaging.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... CHATTEM UK has relaunched its Sun-In Spray In Hair Lightener with new formulations and packaging. It has also introduced Super For Men, to reflect research which showed that men accounted for a third of the brand's users, The relaunch will be...

New from Baylis & Harding plc is the Gotcha Girls Flower Power range for children.(collection features make-up kits, soaps, shower gels and glitter)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... NEW FROM Baylis a Harding pie is the Gotcha Girls Flower Power range for children. The collection features make-up kits, soaps, shower gels and glitter and prices start at 1.99 [pounds sterling]. The company has also recently launched Feel Good...

Beiersdorf has introduced Nivea Hand Fresh Moisture Creme (2.99 [pounds sterling]), a summer hand moisturiser that combines a gel and cream.(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BEIERSDORF HAS introduced Nivea Hand Fresh Moisture Creme (2.99[pounds sterling]), a summer hand moisturiser that combines a gel and cream. It contains Sea Minerals to draw moisture to the skin and preserve its natural moisture balance.

Karen Millen is joining the UK fight against breast cancer with the launch of a limited edition body spray fragrance.(Breast Cancer Care)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... KAREN MILLEN is joining the UK fight against breast cancer with the launch of a limited edition body spray fragrance. 10% of sales from the scent will be donated to Breast Cancer Care. It has notes of jasmine, gardenia and tiger lily and will...

Guerlain's Autumn colours collection will be available from August.(cosmetics collection)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... GUERLAIN'S AUTUMN colours collection will be available from August. It is a rich, warm variety of shades designed to enhance the existing cosmetics range. The company is also introducing Divinora Lengthening and Curving Mascara, priced at...

Colgate uses foils to strengthen brand position. (Technology & Packaging).(API Foils to create toothpaste tubes)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... API Foils is to supply holographic foils for four of Colgate's toothpaste cartons. Colgate has previously used laminate products, but it asked printers Polestar Taylowe to look for cost-saving solutions that would also address the...

Niro opens homogeniser suite. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Niro Ltd has opened an homogeniser suite in its Customer Service Laboratory. The facility can be rented or customers can hire equipment and use it on their own site. The aim of the suite is to help customers develop new products and...

Crabtree & Evelyn's biggest ever relaunch. (Technology & Packaging).(new packaging for company's signature English Floral fragrance collection)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Crabtree & Evelyn is relaunching its signature English Floral fragrance collection with a completely new look. It is the largest repackaging project in the company's history, and more than 70 tonnes of material have been used to create the...

Ten Cate creates one-piece spout. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Ten Care Plasticum has developed a one-piece spout for mousse dispensers which does away with the need for a separate cap and actuator. Although products such as hair mousses are traditionally provided with individual cap and actuator...

Clarifoil laminates give 'rich' look to cartons. (Technology & Packaging).(SF Patel & Sons )(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Madras-based perfume manufacturer SF Patel & Sons has chosen laminate cartons from Clarifoil to give a rich, distinctive look to its new fragrance duo, Intensity. The company chose 25 micron acetate films in Marine Blue (for the male...

Customised powder puffs from Qosmedix. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Qosmedix, a US supplier of hygiene products, has added a powder puff to its extensive product line. The puff is made of white velour and features a satin ribbon, for easy retrieval from the container. Custom printing is available on the...

Astonish-ing new IBC bottle. (Technology Packaging).(International Bottle Company)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Astonish, a manufacturer of cleaning products, has turned to the International Bottle Company (IBC) to supply a 500ml bottle for its new antibacterial handwash. "There were a number of 300ml and 350ml plastic dispenser bottles on the...

Airless' double dispenser. (Technology & Packaging).(Airless Systems)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Airless Systems has created Omega 2, a dual dispenser, containing two interior bodies. This versatile packaging solution can be used to combine two cosmetic formulae which contain non-compatible ingredients; to mix two cosmetic formulae just...

Symrise has produced Emulsiphos, a non-ethoxylated phosphate emulsifier for oil and water applications. (Technology Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... SYMRISE HAS produced Emulsiphos, a non-ethoxylated phosphate emulsifier for oil and water applications. It can be used in both the oil and the water phase of an emulsion to create homogenous, stable, light formulations for skin protection.

Microbial testing company Celsis International is to supply its Celsis Advance system to Boots Manufacturing. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... MICROBIAL TESTING company Celsis International is to supply its Celsis Advance system to Boots Manufacturing. The system will detect and measure contamination in products in as little as 24 hours.

Tank washing equipment supplier Breconcherry Ltd has announced that it is to sponsor the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG). (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... TANK WASHING equipment supplier Breconcherry Ltd has announced that it is to sponsor the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG). EHEDG provides guidance on the hygienic engineering aspects of manufacturing safe food, but it is...

Malvern Instruments Ltd has acquired the technology and manufacturing rights for the PharmaVision 830, a particle size and shape analyser. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... MALVERN INSTRUMENTS Ltd has acquired the technology and manufacturing rights for the PharmaVision 830, a particle size and shape analyser. The technology was developed by Pharma Vision Systems AB and has been distributed by Malvern for two...

Celsis International has announced that revenues in its Personal Care and Pharmaceutical division increased by 24% to $7.3m. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... CELSIS INTERNATIONAL has announced that revenues in its Personal Care and Pharmaceutical division increased by 24% to $7.3m in the year ended 31 March 2003.

Boots has chosen Tibbett & Britten Group to manage all its transport services throughout the UK and Ireland. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... BOOTS HAS chosen Tibbett & Britten Group to manage all its transport services throughout the UK and Ireland. The seven-year contract begins on 1 August.

Executive changes at LVMH. (People).(announces three new appointments)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... LVMH has announced three new appointments within its New Ventures and Perfumes & Cosmetics divisions. Hugues Dusseaux has been appointed senior vice president of business development at the company's Perfumes & Cosmetics Group. He retains...

Molinari returns to Estee Lauder. (People).(Chris Molinari appointed vice president global communications at Aveda.)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Chris Molinari has been appointed vice president global communications at Aveda. It is a newly-created position, and Molinari will report to Dominique Conseil, president of Aveda, and Marianne Diorio, senior vice president communications...

Williamson joins Revlon in Europe. (People).(Pete Williamson has been appointed European supply chain director)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Pete Williamson has been appointed European supply chain director of Revlon. He joins the company from Masterfoods where he worked for 21 years. Williamson said he was delighted to be joining Revlon, and he relished the challenge presented...

New president for Dashing Diva. (People).(Vincent Butta )(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... Vincent Butta has been appointed president of Dashing Diva, a subsidiary of artificial nail manufacturer KMC Exim Corp. He was formerly chief executive officer of Agence 21, a company specialising in stock photography and digital imaging....

Therry Mugler Parfum. (People).(promoted Segolene Poirer to the position of director of marketing, North America)(Brief Article)
June 6, 2003... THERRY MUGLER Parfums has promoted Segolene Poirer to the position of director of marketing, North America. She was previously marketing manager, USA.