Cosmetics International articles from November 2001

Cosmetics International archives from November 2001

LVMH refuses to estimate its full year figures.(Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton SA)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The ongoing battle seems to be resolved between Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton SA (LVMH) and Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA (PPR) over the Gucci Group NV [see Cosmetics International 10 November 2000, 10 January, 25 July and 25 September 2001...

Emotional and economic uncertainty has impact on Polo Ralph Lauren.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Polo Ralph Lauren has updated its earnings guidance for the second quarter ended 29 September and for fiscal 2002, ended 30 March 2002. Ralph Lauren, chairman and ceo said, "Clearly, the events of September 11th have forced every American...

Cosmetics International.(joint venture between Victoria's Secret and Shiseido Company Ltd. planned)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... A spokesperson for Victoria's Secret told Cosmetics International that the joint venture between intimate brands and Shiseido, resulting in a line products, is moving along, but the company does not want to reveal any more details as it is in...

US Dial Corporation.(third quarter earnings)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The US Dial Corporation has said it expects its third quarter earnings per share to be better than anticipated due to strong sales and improvements in gross margin. It expects it to be around $.26 per share, before special charges.

The Louis Feraud perfume brand has been seeking a new licence deal since it broke off with Lancaster in 1998.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The Louis Feraud perfume brand has been seeking a new licence deal since it broke off with Lancaster in 1998. It has now announced it has signed with the US company Perfumers' Workshop, which develops and markets perfumes, and has signed an...

Imports of essential oils from Australia by the US have dropped 25.3%.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Imports of essential oil from Australia by the US have dropped 25.3%, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. It also reported that similar imports from Albania had dropped by 44.8%.

Taylor Nelson Sofres.(products most frequently marketed in Vietnam)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The Taylor Nelson Sofres market research company said that shampoo, body lotions and toothpaste were the most frequently advertised products in Vietnam, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Despite record figures Avon isn't sleeping on its success. (International News).(Avon Products Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Yet again, despite a slowing economy and an uncertain future, Avon Products Inc has reported record sales and earnings. For the third quarter of 2001 ended 30 September, sales grew 6% to a record $1.41bn, compared with $1.34bn for the same...

Another record year for the world's No1 marketer. (International News).(Alberto-Culver Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The Alberto-Culver Company is well on the way to achieving its goal of expansion and growth [see Cosmetics International 10 February, 10 May, 10 July and 15 August editions], with its final year figures showing double digit sales and profit...

The growth of beauty in Malaysia gets government attention. (International News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The Malaysian cosmetics and toiletries industry is set to achieve strong growth with sales expected to rise from over 405.6mn [pounds sterling] to some 480.4mn [pounds sterling] by 2004.The size of the cosmetics business in the country is said...

IFF is cautious and prudent in its flat outlook. (International News).(International Flavours and Fragrances Inc.)
November 10, 2001... International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (IFF), the creator and manufacturer of flavours and fragrances, says it is very pleased with the progress of reorganising and integrating the company's acquired Bush Boake Allen business into what it...

Amerchol Corporation, a subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company, has announced it has extended its portfolio of functional ingredients for personal care products. (International News).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Amerchol Corporation, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has announced it has extended its portfolio of functional ingredients for personal care products. It's responsible for marketing, sales and technical development service functions...

For the tenth consecutive quarter Colgate-Palmolive has reported double digit EPS growth and a continuation, says the company, of strong worldwide unit volume momentum. (International News).
November 10, 2001... For the tenth consecutive quarter Colgate-Palmolive has reported double digit EPS growth and a continuation, says the company, of strong worldwide unit volume momentum. Global unit volume grew by 5.5%, and net income increased by 8% to...

J&J's investment. (International News).(Johnson and Johnson earnings)
November 10, 2001... The US major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that its third quarter figures show that the company did well in all markets. J&J has, in general, seen sales rise by 10.8% to $8.2bn compared with the year before, and net earnings were up by...

Estee Lauder says it isn't bumbling along. (International News).(Sales)
November 10, 2001... Aveda and Bumble and bumble are the reason behind The Estee Lauder Companies seeing a 10% rise in sales of haircare products for its fiscal first quarter ended 30 September, compared with the same period the year before, says the company. Other...

The US retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co has announced an increase of 5.3% in a per share basis for the third quarter 2001 ended 29 September. (International News).
November 10, 2001... The US retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co has announced an increase of 5.3% in a per share basis for the third quarter 2001 ended 29 September, compared with the year before. The earnings are $262mn or $.80 per share. Alan J Lacy, chairman and...

Strong performances of its MACH3 and Venus shaving systems were offset by its ongoing initiative to remove excess trade inventories of blades and batteries. (International News).
November 10, 2001... Strong performances of its MACH3 and Venus shaving systems were offset by its ongoing initiative to remove excess trade inventories of blades and batteries, according to Gillette. James M Kitts, chairman and ceo, said that the company's...

Messe Frankfurt said that its consumer goods fairs in Moscow, including Beautyworld Russia, last month and 217 companies from 16 countries taking part.
November 10, 2001... Messe Frankfurt said that its consumer goods fairs in Moscow, including Beautyworld Russia, last month had 217 companies from 16 countries taking part. The biggest contingent came from Russia, followed by Taiwan and Germany.

Procter & Gamble.(Fosters program to bring in women and minorities as suppliers)
November 10, 2001... Procter & Gamble has announced that it is to spend $1.5bn with minority and women suppliers annually by 2005. This will make it eligible to join the supplier diversity industry's Billion Dollar Roundtable, says P&G. This commitment is part of...

China's General Administration of Customs.(Cosmetics exports)
November 10, 2001... China's General Administration of Customs has reported that China exported 23,094 tons of cosmetics in the first eight months of this year, an increase of 48.8% compared with last year, says the Xinhua news agency.

Things are back to normal says French retailer. (European News).(After Islamic terrorist attacks on US)
November 10, 2001... The French major Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR) has reported that after the events of 11 September, most of its activities by the end of the month had returned to their previous trends. This was marked by the economic downturn in most markets...

Future looks bright for the old but not tired Merck. (European News).(Sales)
November 10, 2001... The Merck Group has announced record breaking third quarter sales, which saw a rise of 14% to a new high of 1,952mn [euro]. The company also saw operating results rise by 52% to 293mn [euro]. Professor Bernhard Scheuble, chairman and ceo said,...

The chemicals group Dupont. (European News).(Financial)
November 10, 2001... The chemicals group DuPont is not faring well under the current economic and political climate as it announced that its third quarter segment sales were down 14% to $6.4bn, compared with the same period in 2000. Net income including one-time...

The Dutch group Royal Philips Electronics has suffered net income losses. (European News).
November 10, 2001... The Dutch group Royal Philips Electronics has suffered net income losses of 799mn [euro] for the third quarter, compared with the year before.

J Sainsbury, the UK supermarket chain.(Earnings)
November 10, 2001... J Sainsbury, the UK supermarket chain, has released its second quarter trading statement showing that total sales were up 7.7%.

The French retail group Carrefour has released figures showing that its sales including VAT for the third quarter were up 5.4% to 19.2bn [euro].
November 10, 2001... The French retail group Carrefour has released figures showing that its sales including VAT for the third quarter were up 5.4% to 19.2bn [euro]. During that period it disposed of 12 hypermarkets in Spain and revamped a large number of outlets...

Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency.(Bulgaria Finance Ministry proposing corporate profit tax rate)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... According to the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency, Bulgaria's Finance Ministry is proposing the introduction of a flat rate corporate profit tax of 15%.

Preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 1 September show that full year highlights reveal total sales were up 15.4% to 1,612.9mn [pounds sterling] for the UK-based department store group Debenhams.(Debenhams PLC)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 1 September show that full year highlights reveal total sales were up 15.4% to 1,612.9mn [pounds sterling] for the UK-based department store group Debenhams. Like-for-like sales rose by 8%, says the...

Novartis.(Novartis AG third quarter group sales)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The Swiss healthcare company Novartis said it is maintaining its momentum in the third quarter with group sales up 11% to CHF23.7bn.

Croatia's National Statistics Institute.(reports on consumer cosmetic prices)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Croatia's National Statistics Institute has reported that the consumer price of cosmetics in Croatia in the first nine months of this year was 2.7% higher than the year before for the same period.

BAA plc.(passenger figures)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The international airport group BAA plc, said September passenger figures showed a 6% drop in its seven UK airports compared with the same period the year before. Still on airport travel, despite it announcing job cuts, British Airways, says...

Orgasynth is to take over the manufacturing and exportation of essential oils and aromatic raw materials for the cosmetics industry.(from Adrian Group)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Orgasynth is to take over the manufacturing and exportation of essential oils and aromatic raw materials for the cosmetics industry, from the Adrian Group, resulting in the wholly-owned subsidiary Adrian Industries, according to Greece's New...

Studies by L'Oreal reveal happy women and skin solutions to fight environmental effects. (European News).(pollution, L'Oreal S.A.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... L'Oreal has carried out two research studies, one looking at the impact of urban pollution on the skin and the other looking at the changes in moods before and after women visit the hairdressers. The company carried out a comparative study...

The German health care and chemicals group, Bayer. (European News).(Bayer AG, planning to build complex in Coajing, China, in the future)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The German health care and chemicals group, Bayer, has announced that China is becoming a key investment focus for the company. By 2008 it plans to invest $3.4bn in the People's Republic, with the cornerstone, it says, being the investment...

Uncertain economics lead to vigorous action. (European News).(Pechiney S.A. earnings expectations for 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The French packaging company Pechiney says it has reviewed its outlook since the start of the year, with the company stating that it aimed to maintain earnings from operations at a level comparable to that of 2000. This was decided before,...

Snow and cars are free falling at superdrug. (European News).(Superdrug Stores PLC campaign focusing on sports)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Superdrug, in its first integrated approach, focusing on above and below the line activity is launching its biggest retail campaign to date, costing in excess of 2mn [pounds sterling], according to the company. The UK high street health...

Difficult trading conditions meant McBride looked for a buyer. (European News).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... McBride, Europe's largest manufacturer of retailer brand household and personal care products, looked at selling part or all of the company. This was in order, says McBride, to improve shareholder value, as difficult trading conditions during...

Clinique has opened its first UK Clinique Express Counter at Paddington Station, London. (European News).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Clinique has opened its first UK Clinique Express Counter at Paddington Station, London, where consumers can purchase all the Clinique product ranges, get a two-minute consultation or simply pick up the orders they have phoned through. It...

The Ulric de Varens perfumes and cosmetics group increased sales in the first nine months of 2001.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The Ulric de Varens perfumes and cosmetics group increased sales in the first nine months of 2001 by 15.2% to 22.3mn, [pounds sterling] and is claiming its forecast is on target.

UK's Financial Times.(Reports on struggle for control of Chemicals group Rhodia)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... According to the UK's Financial Times, the German chemicals group BASF is in battle with the Netherlands-based DSM for control of the French speciality chemicals group Rhodia.

UK supermarket chain safeway has announced that its first half like-for-like sales have risen 5.7%.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... UK supermarket chain Safeway has announced that its first half like-for-like sales have risen 5.7%. Second quarter like-for-like sales have grown 5.4%, revealing its eighth successive quarter growth.

The Christian Dior Group.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... The Christian Dior Group has announced its consolidated turnover at 30 September was 8,901mn [euro] a rise of 10% compared with the year before.

Romania's National Statistics Institute.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Romania's National Statistics Institute has reported that the consumer price of cosmetics in Romania during September was 2.1% higher than it was in August.

Beiersdorf has opened its cosmetics.(Cosmetics plant in Poznan, Poland)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Beiersdorf has opened its cosmetics plant in Poznan, Poland, which the company has invested 22mn [euro] in.

The Zukhro perfumes producer in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent has recently started exporting its products to Western Europe, according to UzReport.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The Zukhro perfumes producer in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent has recently started exporting its products to Western Europe, according to UzReport. Most exports are being delivered to Germany.

Hair today gone tomorrow: fashion-led trends in haircare have inspired new products and reformulations of some of the old favourites. a new report looks at how the market is responding to the changing population and their haircare demands. (Market Trends).
November 10, 2001... The changes in the demographics of the UK population will affect the sales in haircare. For example, figures reveal that by 2016 the number of people aged 65 and over will exceed those under 16 years of age. A new report* shows that...

The Manifesto line from Isabella Rossellini.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 10, 2001... The Manifesto line from Isabella Rossellini has a new addition -- a 200ml Body Lotion, 18 [pounds sterling].

In January 2002 a new barbershop, The Grooming Lounge, will open in the US in Washington, DC.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... In January 2002 a new barbershop, The Grooming Lounge, will open in the US in Washington, DC. The owners have also gone online at www.grooming lounge.com.

Mizz.(Mizz magazine)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Mizz magazine in the UK will feature, on the front and back covers, the scent of Charlie perfume by Revlon, according to the UK's Media Business.

In Sri Lanka, Unilevers Ceylon Ltd has relaunched it Pears baby range of products with what the company calls a modern, contemporary look with improved packaging and formulations.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... In Sri Lanka, Unilevers Ceylon Ltd has relaunched it Pears baby range of products with what the company calls a modern, contemporary look with improved packaging and formulations. The range comprises soap, cream, talcum, cologne, shampoos and...

Orlane Paris.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Orlane Paris has opened a beauty centre in the French capital that offers personalised treatments for the face and body.

Supermodel Kate Moss.(spokesperson for Rimmel)
November 10, 2001... Supermodel Kate Moss, the new face of Rimmel, can now be seen in the TV and print adverts for the brand.

Bourjois has launched a line of make-up products with skin in mind.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Bourjois has launched a line of make-up products with skin in mind. The collection includes a liquid and stick foundation, a concealer, compact powder and a loose powder that is dispensed through the brush. Launching internationally, prices...

Additions to the two top selling cosmetics. (Products News).(new foundation and rouge from Lancome)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 10, 2001... Lancome has launched its Photogenic Ultra Confort Light Reflecting Moisturising Make-up SPF12 especially for dry skins, combining, it is said, light reflecting benefits with comfort. The company says the new formula means dry skins are...

COCO Mademoiselle set to be as classic as its inspiration. (Product News).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 10, 2001... Described as a modern interpretation of the other side of CHANEL founder, Gabrielle Chanel, COCO Mademoiselle is its latest fragrance. The new scent is directly descended from COCO and imbued with the spirit of CHANEL, claims the company....

Sensation is described by the company as a fragrance that reflects fashion designer Jil Sander's soft, sensual side. (Products News).(IFF International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Sensations is described by the company as a fragrance that reflects fashion designer Jil Sander's soft, sensual side. A sheer oriental created by Alain Astori of lFF, Sensations is structured with a family of four accords: nettle flower for...

No secret that it is very sexy for him. (Product News).(Victoria's Secret launches men's fragrance)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Victoria's Secret has launched its Very Sexy For Him fragrance collection. It is the company's debut male scent. In its advertising campaign it features Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, photographed by internationally renowned fashion...

Tommy returns with a fragrant classical twist for men. (European News).(Tommy Hilfiger Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Tommy Hilfiger has decided to return to its legendary classic with a twist design approach, and this new classic look has been incorporated into its latest male fragrance Tommy Hilfiger T. It is described as a clean, sexy, playful scent and...

Estee Lauder is aiming for ageing resilience. (European News).(Resilience Lift Body Lotion)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Estee Lauder has announced that it has incorporated its Resilience Lift technology into Resilience Lift Body Lotion. The technology, according to the company, addresses the three primary causes of skin ageing in mature women -- chronological,...

The US brand White Rain is celebrating its first birthday under parent, The White Rain Company.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The US brand White Rain is celebrating its first birthday under parent, The White Rain Company. During that time it has seen a 25% increase in factory sales, according to the company.

Miss Molly Cosmetics of kids is due to launch in selected Debenhams stores before Christmas throughout the UK.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Miss Molly Cosmetics for Kids is due to launch in selected Debenhams stores before Christmas throughout the UK. The range will then bow in Sephora stores across the US during next year.

German cosmetics company Manhattan is bowing its collection for the Winter, Glamouration.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... German cosmetics company Manhattan is bowing its collection for the Winter, Glamouration. The line includes mascaras, eyeshadows, lip gloss, powder and nail varnish, and ranges from 2.55 [euro] to 5.10 [euro].

The Dutch hand and nailcare institute Herome is launching its hydrating nail gel in selected parts of Europe in drugstores.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 10, 2001... The Dutch hand and nailcare institute Herome is launching its Hydrating Nail Gel in selected parts of Europe in drugstores, perfumeries and department stores, 8.60 [euro] for 8ml.

Nivea received four awards at this year's Effies prize-giving ceremony for its recent campaigns.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... NIVEA received four awards at this year's Effies prize-giving ceremony for its recent campaigns. NIVEA picked up the golden Euro Effie, a Euro Effie in bronze, the German Effie in silver and an Effie in Silver for campaigns including its Sun...

Original source has launched its collection of five Body Mists after two years of development.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Original Source has launched its collection of five Body Mists after two years of development. All the mists contain only essential oils, with no synthetic fragrances or chemical cocktails, says the company. The fragrances are each 6.99 [pounds...

It's a nu woman with Yves Saint Laurent. (Products News).(Yves Saint Laurent introduces perfume line, 'nu')(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
November 10, 2001... Gucci's Creative director, Tom Ford, has created nu a scent for Yves Saint Laurent. nu, says the company, continues its legacy of dramatically capturing a unique feminine spirit in a bottle. The company defines the YSL woman as a...

NARS to expand from cosmetics into skincare. (Product News).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Having launched its first collection of cosmetics in 1994 with a range of lipsticks, NARS is set to expand into the skincare arena early next year with NARSskin. This is a range of products that, according to the company, combines art, science...

L'Oreal Paris has introduced the Crystal Shine Preview Collection. (Product News).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... L'Oreal Paris has introduced the Crystal Shine Preview Collection, a range of lipsticks and nail polishes that combine the glint of metal with the gleam of crystal, says the company. The collection features the Color Riche lipstick which is...

Thermo Goring Kerr weighs in with new device to eliminate container end to end transfer problems. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Thermo Goring Kerr, part of Thermo Electron Corporation's Weighing and Inspection Division, has introduced the DS300. This is a new checkweighing system for cans and bottles which is designed to eliminate container end to end transfer problems...

Brady has introduced the BP-6441 thermal transfer printer after the success of the BP-2461 and the BP-3481. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... BRADY has introduced the BP-6441 thermal transfer printer after the success of the BP-2461 and the BP-3481. The BP-6441 is a high-quality 600dpi printer which is particularly suited, claims the company, to the printing of very small labels and...

Fench paper and board manufacturer Stora Enso is launching a new product range for packaging cosmetics comprising its Solid Bleached Sulphate (SBS) boards Ensocoat and Ensogloss and Folding Boxboard (FBB) boards Printocart and Printocart Luxe. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Fench paper and board manufacturer Stora Enso is launching a new product range for packaging cosmetics comprising its Solid Bleached Sulphate (SBS) boards Ensocoat and Ensogloss and Folding Boxboard (FBB) boards Printocart and Printocart Luxe....

Nail pen eliminates danger of spillage from Mitsubishi Pencil Company. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Mitsubishi Pencil Company has launched what it calls the first refillable Nail Polish Pen that, the company says, is the perfect tool for today's women on the go. The Refillable Nail Polish Pen, distributed by Diamanti in Europe and the US...

Valois has announced the latest fragrance and cosmetics products that feature its pumps.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Valois has announced the latest fragrance and cosmetics products that feature its pumps. These include Hugo Boss' Deep Red and Lancome's Miracle Homme which both feature the VP4 pump and metal actuator and Yves Saint Laurent's nu fragrance...

The Institute of Packaging has been contracted by the Department of Trade & Industry.(industry survey project)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The Institute of Packaging has been contracted by the Department of Trade & Industry to carry out the first comprehensive survey of the UK's packaging industry. The project is set to take 15 months.

Neu International has recently helped Lever Faberge to minimise manual handling og dry materials within its deodorant process area.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Neu International has recently helped Lever Faberge to minimise manual handling of dry materials within its deodorant process area. It has also introduced a safer and more efficient method of injecting powders and waxes under vacuum into liquid...

Palletline, the UK-based distribution network for palletised goods has established Palletline Espana providing a two-way door-to-door distribution service of palletised consignments in Spain.(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Palletline, the UK-based distribution network for palletised goods, has established Palletline Espana providing a two-way door-to-door distribution service of palletised consignments in Spain. The company views this as an opportunity to expand...

Domino's high performance inks plant in the UK.(awarded the International standard ISO 14001 for environmental awareness)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Domino's high performance inks plant in the UK has been awarded the International standard ISO 14001 for its commitment to manufacturing first class products while respecting the environment.

Jarvis Porter has the Lynx effect. (Packaging & Technology).(Jarvis Porter Labels hired by Lever Faberge)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Jarvis Porter Labels has been commissioned by Lever Faberge to produce the limited edition wrap labels for the Lynx White Label deodorant body spray aerosol cans in, what the company calls, an industry first. The labels, which are produced...

Dawson, part of IWKA (the world leader in packaging, robotic and mechanical engineering), has supplied a Series 30 palletiser to Schering Plough. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Dawson, part of IWKA (the world leader in packaging, robotic and mechanical engineering), has supplied a Series 30 palletiser to Schering Plough, which recently upgraded its palletising station at its UK-based Mildenhall, plant from a manual to...

Mixing dynamics for customers. (Packaging & Technology).(Biopharma Process Systems introduces Asepco PolyMixer)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Biopharma Process Systems has introduced the Asepco PolyMixer[TM] which, according to the company, is a new design of magnetic mixer that eliminates many of the negative aspects associated with traditional top and bottom mount mixing vessels....

Revlon.(names Nigel Palmer sales director for Revlon UK and Scandinavia)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Having worked with the company since 1999, when he joined as Regional director for Scandinavia, Nigel Palmer (pictured) has been appointed Sales director for Revlon UK and Scandinavia, which is effective immediately. The focus of Palmer's...

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.(names Jeff Morgan president of Polo Ralph Lauren Media Group)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... As part of its internal reorganisation of its global marketing, advertising and corporate communications divisions, the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced that Jeff Morgan will become president of Polo Ralph Lauren Media Group. He will...

Drom Fragrances International USA.(names Remi Ricord vice president of sales)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... Remi Ricord (pictured) has been appointed vp of Sales at drom fragrances International USA, the manufacturer of fragrance oil and producer of fine fragrances. His arrival, says the company, is part of drom fragrance's reinforcement of its...

The Procter & Gamble Company.(promotes Gretchen W. Price, Juan Pedro Henandez)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2001... The US giant The Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Gretchen W Price as vp, finance & accounting, global market development organisation and Juan Pedro Hernandez vp and treasurer, The Procter & Gamble Company. This is a job swap in...