Cosmetics International articles from March 2002

Cosmetics International archives from March 2002

Trouble at the top for Revlon, but can it wave its magic wand?(Revlon Inc.'s Jeffrey Nugent resigns)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... The sudden departure of Jeffrey Nugent, president and ceo, and his immediate replacement plus an abrupt ad account switch has kept Revlon in the news recently. Nugent's unexpected resignation was, he claimed, due to the fact that he had...

International Nutrition Company (INC).(patent infringement suit against Indena USA dismissed)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a decision by the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut dismissing the patent infringement suit against Indena USA by International Nutrition...

Elizabeth Arden.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * Elizabeth Arden says its earnings guidance during its fourth quarter, ended 31 January 2002, will be weak, with sales of gift sets lower than anticipated. It is expecting net sales for fiscal 2003 to $150mn to $160mn to be reported.

Rite Aid.(Rite Aid Corp. downgraded by Moody's)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The US drug store chain Rite Aid was surprised at a Moody's downgrade recently, claiming that the action fails to understand and reflect its current economic situation. It has also amended its $1.9bn senior secured credit facility, which will...

Intimate Brands Inc.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * In the US, Intimate Brands Inc's comparable store sales for the fiscal year ended 2 February 2002 decreased 5%, with net sales of $5.021bn, for the same period.

Avon is still convinced that the Argentine crisis won't affect its business. (International News).(Avon Products Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... Avon Products Inc claims that the currency problems in Argentina can be successfully managed and believes that a `reasonable' amount of economic activity will be restored in the region during the year. The company has recently released its...

Cash flow healthy despite a difficult year for Federated. (International News).(Federated Department Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... In the US, Federated Department Stores Inc has said that although 2001 was a hard year, it reaped rewards in other areas, and expects to launch new stores this year. James M Zimmerman, chairman and ceo said, "There certainly is no getting...

Web sights. (International News).(drugstore.com Inc., Indena, Anthony Logistics, L'Oreal S.A.)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The internet retailer for health, beauty and wellness www. drugstore.com recently celebrated its third birthday. For men adverse to applying lip balm, www. groominglounge.com now offers the Sport Stick SPF15 ($15) from Anthony Logistics, a...

Herbal influenced Te Tao will now bow in the US. (International News).(White Rain Co.)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The White Rain Company has acquired the rights to market and sell the hair and body care brand Te Tao in the US. Bruce Travis, ceo of The White Rain Company said, "Overall, we believe Te Tao will be a strong addition to our portfolio of...

Unilever's top scents take a dip as skincare gets popular. (International News).(Unilever Home and Personal Care USA)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Unilever's latest fourth quarter and full year preliminary figures reveal that its new divisions, including Home & Personal Care have strengthened its capability to deliver more, and bigger innovations, which provide the fuel for brand growth,...

Drug store chain optimistic about future despite past events. (International News).(Duane Reade Holding Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... US drug store chain Duane Reade has said that its last quarter results were seriously affected by the September 11 events, though it reported earnings per diluted share for the quarter and fiscal 2001, ended 29 December 2001, at $0.42 and $1.20...

Kao Corporation.(to acquire KMS Research Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The Japanese company Kao Corporation has announced an acquisition deal for KMS Research Inc, the manufacturer of haircare products for professional use. The deal also includes the KMS Research Laboratories (UK) Limited.

JC Penney.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * JC Penney says its earnings from continuing operations, before the effects of noncomparable items, has exceeded both management and analysts' expectations, at $0.35 per share for the quarter and $0.39 per share for the year, both ended 26...

Johnson & Johnson.(stock repurchase planned)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Johnson & Johnson's Board of directors has approved a stock repurchase programme, authorising the company to buy back up to $5bn of its common stock.

China's General Administration of Customs.(cosmetics exports)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * China's General Administration of Customs has reported that China exported cosmetics worth $155mn in 2001, a rise of 29.6% as compared with 2000, according to Xinhua news agency. Though exports of toothpaste were down by 6.4% to $38.4mn.

Procter & Gamble.(Receives the Outstanding Corporate Support Award)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Procter & Gamble has been awarded the Outstanding Corporate Support Award in the US, by the National Minority Business Council, for its commitment to increasing economic opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.

Hindustan Lever throws a Lifebuoy to India's rural soap market. (International News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... In order to reposition its leading brand, Lifebuoy, Hindustan Lever Ltd (HLL) in India is embarking on a massive rural campaign which, it hopes, will result in the company having a consumer base of one billion. The company has identified...

It's a gift that consumers want to buy says NPD BeautyTrends. (International News).(Gift sets are helping industry sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... Gift sets are helping industry sales according to a new report by market information provider, NPD BeautyTrends. Timra Carlson, vp NPD BeautyTrends said, "The beauty industry was dealing with recessionary conditions in the first six months...

The head of Gillette promises it will be the best that investors can get. (International News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... James M Kilts, chairman and ceo of The Gillette Company, told a meeting of financial analysts in New York, US, that, "Over the next three years, we want Gillette to be the best investors can get. We believe that we have the assets -- in our...

Brand initiatives are key to success says L'Oreal. (European News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... Rising sales in Russia and China are just two reasons behind French major L'Oreal reporting consolidated net sales for its fiscal 2001, ended 31 December 2001, at 13.7bn [euro], up 8.4% compared with the year before. The company believes...

Reckitt Benckiser's speed growth. (European News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... Reckitt Benckiser isn't sitting on its laurels despite releasing record results for fiscal 2001. The company saw that net revenues for the year rose by 7% (6% constant) to 3,439mn [pounds sterling] with operating profit up 16% to 525mn [pounds...

Lithuania's Naujoji Ringuva.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * According to the Baltic Business News, Lithuania's Naujoji Ringuva soap manufacturer has recently resumed its soap exports to war-torn Afghanistan.

Ahold.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The Dutch health and beauty chain Etos, owned by Ahold, has opened two pilot stores in Stockholm, Sweden, according to the New Europe publication.

CHANEL.(In Japan)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * The CHANEL group has reinforced its presence in the Japanese cosmetics market by setting up a commercial centre in Tokyo at a cost of (145mn [euro]. The company saw sales of CHANEL Japan rise by 25% last year to about $700mn, helped by sales...

AGGF Cosmetic Group SpA.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Diego Dalla Palma SpA and RVB Piana Cosmetici SpA have been incorporated into a new society, AGGF Cosmetic Group SpA.

GlaxoSmithKline plc.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * The pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline plc announced that sales were up 13% to 20,489mn [pounds sterling] for the year, ended 31 December 2001, and trading profit was up 20% at 6,053mn [pounds sterling].

Hungary's Central Statistical Office.(Sales of retail cosmetics and pharmaceuticals)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * According to a report by the Interfax news agency, Hungary's Central Statistical Office has revealed that in the region in 2001, sales of retail cosmetics and pharmaceuticals grew by 2.2%, compared with the year before.

Kalina.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * In Moscow, Russia, the perfume and cosmetic producer Kalina has placed a second bond issue worth 550mn roubles ($=30 roubles), says the Interfax news agency.

United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service says that Hungarian and US officials have agreed that Hungary will reduce import duties on US-made products.

Lithuania's Statistics Department.(2001 retail cosmetic sales)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * Lithuania's Statistics Department has reported that retail cosmetic sales in the region in 2001 were up 9.2%, compared with the year before.

Max Factor.(Smiggled cosmetics seized in Belarus)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Smuggled Max Factor cosmetics worth 1bn Belarusian roubles ($=1,651 roubles) were seized at the country's border with Poland, according to the Interfax news agency.

Merck KGaA.(2001 sales up 12%)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... * The German pharmaceutical and chemical company Merck KGaA has reported its best year ever in its 333-year history. It's seen double digit growth in all lines for 2001, with sales up 12% to 7.5bn [euro], compared with 2000. Merck registered a...

Aquae Sulis Mineral Spa.(Roman Bath Spa product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 10, 2002... * Aquae Sulis Mineral Spa has exclusively designed the Roman Bath Spa Set for the US catalogue company Red Envelope -- its first major US export deal.

The Roddicks bow out as Body Shop terminates talks. (European News).(Founders Anita and Gordon Roddick resign)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The Body Shop's founders Anita and Gordon Roddick are to step down as co-chairs of the Body Shop International PLC, but will continue on the Board as non-executive directors. This is part of the company's strategy to try and reverse the...

Where is the UK going to come Alive? (European News).(New anti-ageing skincare products)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 10, 2002... Alive, an anti-ageing range of skincare products, has bowed in the Henri Bendel store in New York, US, and the company is currently talking to retailers in the UK, said Marc Sonnenthal, the distribution manager, regarding stocking the line. ...

We can deal with the pressure says Swallowfield. (European News).(Cosmetics manufacturer reports 2001 earnings)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... Cosmetics, toiletries and household products manufacturer Swallowfield is remaining optimistic about the future despite what it calls an `unhelpful market and continuing margin pressures, particularly in the aerosol business'. However, amid...

Pharmacy and convenience store team up. (European News).(Independent pharmacists benefit from pact between Londis, UniChem)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The UK's leading pharmacy wholesaler UniChem has teamed up with local convenience retailer Londis to establish a new scheme to place independent pharmacists -- who are customers of UniChem -- within their local Londis outlet. Under the new...

Brand development after Conquest's acquisitions. (European News).(Conquest Personal Care buys unit from Lever-Faberge)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Addiction and Aquatonic have been bought by Conquest Personal Care from Lever-Faberge. Conquest s aim is to become a leading company in the male toiletries and fragrance market, and, says Nick Kohn from Conquest, "from the research we have been...

Key market focus as Beiersdorf predicts double digit results. (European News).(Beiersdorf AG's annual conference)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 10, 2002... The German company Beiersdorf, behind brands including NIVEA and JUVENA, has announced at its annual conference, that its cosmed division has renewed its double digit growth. This success is amid rumours of a takeover (see Cosmetics...

Sarma.(Lithuanian cosmetics and perfume retailer )(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The Lithuanian cosmetics and perfume retailer Sarma saw its turnover increase in 2001 to 45.3mn litas ($=4litas). This is compared with 33mn liras in 2000, according to the LETA news agency. The company's director general Virginijus...

Maija.(Latvian hairdressing chain )(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The Latvian hairdressing chain Maija is to invest $2mn in expanding its operations to Russia and the Ukraine, according to the Baltic Business News.

S Black.(Beraca's Rain Forest Oils)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The UK company S Black has announced it is representing the Brazilian-based Beraca Ingredients. The deal means that S Black will supply Beraca's Rain Forest Oils[TM] in the UK and Ireland. The line includes oils and butters that have...

Lithuania is to scrap its excise duties on cosmetics at the start of July.(New government policy)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Lithuania is to scrap its excise duties on cosmetics at the start of July, according to the, Baltic Business News.

The parliament in the Ukraine is to debate a bill to introduce a special licensing regime.(Source of illegal alcohol production)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The parliament in the Ukraine is to debate a bill to introduce a special licensing regime for the production of perfumes and cosmetics in order to eliminate a source of illegal alcohol production.

Aftershave won't be getting the blues down under. (European News).(Gains for aftershave Blue Stratos)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Parfums Bleu says that its aftershave Blue Stratos has become the fifth most popular aftershave internationally -- in terms of recognition. This success, it is said, is all part of its strategy to achieve an anticipated turnover of 5mn [pounds...

Airport delays and security checks equal captive audience. (European News).(Aldeasa opens perfumery in Barajas Airport)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Aldeasa, the Spanish group that is engaged in the commercial product distribution in the airport sector, is to open Europe's largest self-contained perfumery at Barajas airport's Terminal 1 in Madrid, Spain. This is part of the company's...

The md of L'Occitane UK, Kit Barden, discussed the company's expansion plans with Cosmetics International recently. (European News).(Brief Article)(Interview)
March 10, 2002... The md of L'Occitane UK, Kit Barden, discussed the company s expansion plans with Cosmetics International recently. Barden said the company's plans include having 18 stand alone stores by 2003 in the UK. The company also has plans to expand...

Times, they are a moving: it is predicted that by 2006, the number of journeys and the time spent travelling will increase which will result in consumers embarking on doing everyday tasks on the go. Abbie Goddard looks at how companies will have to alter attitudes as well as introduce mobile products. (Market Trends).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Independent market analyst company Datamonitor has recently published its People On-The-Move report *. This new survey looks into modern day lives and how people are much more likely to utilise their travelling time in order to carry out tasks...

Glorious Gloria from Cacharel. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Gloria is the latest fragrance from Cacharel, that is said to be an exclamation of radiance, freedom, self confidence and joy. The scent itself was created by Olivier Cresp and features notes of crushed hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Amaretto...

The Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv line has a new addition with the introduction of Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv line has a new addition with the introduction of Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme. This is said to combine the ultimate in ingredients with the ultimate in anti-ageing technologies. The creme works to lift, repair,...

Sri Lankan marketing and distribution company Hesperus Marketing Pvt Ltd has extended its range of products. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Sri Lankan marketing and distribution company Hesperus Marketing Pvt Ltd has extended its range of products to include new perfumes, hair removers and deep cleansing milk. The range of perfumes from American Impressions is imported from...

Muelhens, part of Wella, has bowed its first fragrance under Puma, the sporty, young fashion label. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Muelhens, part of Wella, has bowed its first fragrance under Puma, the sporty, young fashion label. Puma Woman has top notes of pink grapefruit, apple blossom and green tea combined with the flowery/green middle notes of white violet, lily of...

Created for mature skin, JUVENA of Switzerland as developed JUVELIA. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Created for mature skin, JUVENA of Switzerland as developed JUVELIA that features a pearl protein complex to supply the skin with amino adds and increase moisture content. Available internationally from next month, the product line, for...

Jaguar gears up for signature fragrance. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Car manufacturer Jaguar is to release its new Jaguar fragrance. The scent is described as classic yet contemporary and traditional yet modern, according to the company. Based around a fougere theme, the Jaguar scent has a mixture of...

Elizabeth Arden's Unbound man. (Product News).(new fragrance)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Halston, part of Elizabeth Arden, has launched Unbound for Men following the launch of the Halston Unbound female fragrance last year. The scent features top notes of mandarin lime, Bombay sapphire gin, green tomato leaf and blackcurrant...

Lancome has bowed a new range of facial treatments all aimed at different skin types. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Lancome has bowed a new range of facial treatments all aimed at different skin types. The five masks and four exfoliators follow the launch of the cleansing and toning range introduced last year and include the Hydra Intense (hydrating gel mask...

Clarins has launched its latest range of cosmetics called Summer Eye Wear inspired, says the company, by Summer's soft, gold-tinted light. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Clarins has launched its latest range of cosmetics called Summer Eye Wear inspired, says the company, by Summer's soft, gold-tinted light. The range comprises the new Fix `Mascara, a waterproof sealant gel that can be worn alone or over another...

Almay.(new deodorants)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Almay has launched its line of Strength Without The Sting hypoallergenic deodorants in the UK following their success in the US. Featuring an Aerosol, a Roll-on, a Cream and a Stick, prices range from 1.69 [pounds sterling] to 2.59 [pounds...

METRO publication.(cod sperm used in body lotions and cosmetics)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * According to the UK's METRO publication, the latest ingredient used to bind water in body lotions and cosmetics is cod sperm. One company plans to produce seven tons worth during 2002.

Drakkar Noir.(Dale Earnhardt, Jr. named spokesperson)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * US NASCAR racing driver Dale Earnhardt Jr has been signed as the new spokesperson of the Drakkar Noir fragrance. The company will also sponsor Earnhardt Jr's team and car.

Decleor.(extends sun protection line)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Decleor has extended its sun protection line with the additions of Huile Solaire Protectrice SPF8, a 2-in-1 protection oil for the body and hair and Auto-Bronzant Express SPF6, an express self-tanning spray for the face and body, which is...

Gatineau.(anti-wrinkle pen)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Gatineau has launched Melatogenine Pure Focus Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Pen described as a skin rejuvenating corrector fluid, delivered in a pen format. Bowing internationally via salons and mail order, rrp 27.50 [pounds sterling] for 3.5ml.

Ultima II.(Citrus Frost collection launched)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Ultima II has launched the Citrus Frost collection featuring shades of shimmering gold, vibrant pink and burnished bronze. Available nationwide at selected department stores and larger Boots outlets, rrp 7.50 [pounds sterling] to 16.50...

Spanish haircare line Hair Tech from Puig.(Antonio Puig S.A.'s television advertising)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Spanish haircare line Hair Tech from Puig is currently running a national television campaign in support of its range of shampoos and conditioners. A further campaign is scheduled for September and October.

Lancome.(Elizabeth Jagger to become new spokesmodel)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Lancome has confirmed that British model Elizabeth Jagger -- whose famous parents are Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall -- is currently in talks with the company to become the face of the brand. An official announcement is expected soon.

Braun.(new spokesperson Denise Van Outen)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Following on from Cat Deeley last year, Braun has now signed another UK TV presenter, Denise Van Outen, as the face of the Braun Oral-B Plak Control power toothbrush.

Stagecolor balances living colors with care. (Product News).(Stagecolor Cosmetics releases Living Colors collection)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Stagecolor Cosmetics, part of German-based Mercatura Cosmetics, has released its latest colour collection called Living Colors. The line consists of the company's Eye Shadow Trio in Aquamarine, Emerald and Sapphire and the XXL Eye Shadow Pencil...

Origins is to launch two new make-up primer products this Spring designed to help make-up stay put for longer, claims the company. (Product News).(Origins Natural Resources Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Origins is to launch two new make-up primer products this Spring designed to help make-up stay put for longer, claims the company. Underwear For Lips[TM] The perfecting lip primer works to moisturise the lips while effectively plumping up tiny...

Clinique invites customers to worship their skin. (Product News).(Clinique Sun Line)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Clinique invites customers to worship their skin and not the sun with eight new products brought out in the Clinique Sun Line. For the face, the company has developed UV Response Face Gel-Lotion SPF15 and UV Response Face Cream SPF30 (rrp...

Wella in Germany has relaunched its anti-dandruff shampoo Crisan with a new formula and packaging. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Wella in Germany has relaunched its anti-dandruff shampoo Crisan with a new formula and packaging. The shampoo (rrp 2.79 [euro] for 250ml), which is almost 30 years old, contains camomile extracts and pro-vitamin B5 with climbazol to work on...

Leuze Mayser senses some glossy packaging. (Technology & Packaging.(Leuze Mayser Electronic Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Leuze Mayser has developed its 3 Series opto-sensor so that it is able to deal with light reflections from glossy packaging materials without detracting from performance. According to Leuze Mayser, many other makes of optosensors are...

Custom designed look from CCL Label. (Technology & Packaging.(for room fragrance line from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... CCL Label, formerly UK-based Jarvis Porter Labels, until its recent acquisition by CCL Industries Inc (see Cosmetics International 25 February edition), has supplied the labels for a new range of room and body sprays from British TV interior...

Decorative Sleeves, part of Illinois Tool Works, is set to announce a major investment programme. (Product News).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... Decorative Sleeves, part of Illinois Tool Works, is set to announce a major investment programme at next month's Interpack in Germany (please see Diary Dates). The investment will be implemented throughout this year and will involve the...

Domino.(to exhibit products in Germany)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Domino is to exhibit its entire range of products at next month's Interpack event in Dusseldorf, Germany (please see Diary Dates).

John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.(High Performance Pigments by Hugh MacDonald Smith)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * Hugh MacDonald Smith's new book High Performance Pigments, published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd covers subjects including organic and inorganic pigments, the latest technologies, environmental health and regulatory affairs.

Kemwall Engineering.(New automatic Lipstick dispensing machine)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 10, 2002... * Cosmetic manufacturing machinery supplier Kemwall Engineering is to showcase some of its latest products at next month's Interpack event in Germany (please see Diary Dates). Included will be its new automatic Lipstick process, a stainless...

Sun Chemical Corporation.(to acquire Bayer Corp.'s organic pigments business)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... * The Sun Chemical Corporation has agreed to purchase Bayer Corporation's organic pigments business which currently employs 180 people and is located in South Carolina, US. The transfer of ownership is due to take place at the beginning of...

Bayer AG.(New flame retardant polymer blends)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 10, 2002... * Also, Bayer AG has introduced a new generation of flame retardant polymer blends in its Bayblend[R] FR range. The new additions are based on a polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer.

Direct marketing by DCG for Christian Dior gifts. (Packaging & Technology).(Direct Communication Group)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... UK creative agency DCG (Direct Communication Group) has been commissioned by Christian Dior to design the company's direct marketing and gift with purchase retail promotions. According to the company, the contract involves designing and...

It's all so simple with Linx CIJ printers installation. (Packaging & Technology).(Linx Printing Technologies' new ink jet printers)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... UK-based Linx Printing Technologies has recently supplied a number of Linx continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers including the Linx 4800 and the Linx 6200 to Accantia Health & Beauty Limited, based in Northamptonshire. The new units are said...

International Bottle Company (IBC) has extended its line of standards with the creation of the Delta, a new 250ml glass bottle. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... International Bottle Company (IBC) has extended its line of standards with the creation of the Delta, a new 250ml glass bottle. The Delta is described as a triangular shape with rounded sides and a screw neck. The company has also developed a...

Eastman cancels its proposed spin-off. (Packaging & Technology).(Eastman Chemical Co. cancles pln to spin off specialty chemicals and plastics business)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The Eastman Chemical Company has announced that it is to cancel its previously announced plan to spin off its speciality chemicals and plastics business. According to the company, this cancellation follows an announcement in November 2001 that...

The Lancaster Group. (Personnel).(Michele Scannavini named president of Lancaster Group Worldwide, Liz Garrett named managing director of Lancaster Group UK)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The Lancaster Group, a division of Coty, has announced that Michele Scannavini has been named as president, Lancaster Group Worldwide. Joining the company on the 11th of this month, he will be based in Paris and will report to Coty Inc ceo,...

Eastman Chemical Company. (Personnel).(research fellow Dr. S. Richard Turner named 2002 Fellow by the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Division of the American Chemical Society; Brian Harmon named chairman of Chemical Industry Data Exchange)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2002... The US manufacturer and marketer of chemicals, fibres and plastics, Eastman Chemical Company has announced that Dr S Richard Turner, a research fellow in the Polymer Technology Division, was named 2002 Fellow by the Polymeric Materials: Science...