Versalis and Lotte joint venture targets Asia’s elastomers market

Versalis, Eni’s chemical subsidiary and Lotte Chemical have established a 50:50 Joint Venture under the name of Lotte Versalis Elastomers Co., Ltd.

Lohia introduces new corporate name

Lohia Starlinger Limited is now known as Lohia Corp Limited after the exit of Starlinger & Co. GmbH as shareholder in the company.

A nature-identical preservative from schülke

Schülke & Mayr GmbH showcased its latest innovative product, sensiva PA 30, a nature-identical ingredient taking inspiration from nature, yet provide the more consistent efficacy of a synthetic material.

New ingredient enhances penetration of cosmetic actives

Contipro Biotech’s new active cosmetic ingredient and penetration enhancer Delcore has been named a Best New Ingredient finalist at in-cosmetics Asia.

Super-natural growth in Asian natural personal care market

At his presentation on The Asian Natural Personal Care Market, Zachary Ferrara, Senior Consultant from Kline revealed key findings and market opportunities in this market.

Cross category inspiration in haircare

Haircare learns from skincare and colour cosmetics,according to Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global Insight, Beauty and Personal Care.

Two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations showcased by Momentive

Momentive Performance Materials showcased two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations at the show.

Braun's latest shaving innovation

Braun has launched its latest shaving innovation - the CoolTec electric shaver - designed to cool your face to 44 degrees.

New aluminium downstream plant opens in Dubai

Al Ghurair Group has opened its new plant in Jebel Ali, which will supply sun roof parts to top of the range vehicles such as Range Rover, Nissan, Jaguar and Hyundai.

Ma'aden to start producing bauxite in Q2 '14

Saudi Arabian Mining Co ( Ma'aden ) expects to start producing bauxite from a new mine in the second quarter of 2014.

Zamil Steel produces 'largest' regional inlet separator

Zamil Steel Process Equipment Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial, recently designed and produced the "largest inlet separator built in the region" for use at the Saudi Aramco's Wasit project.

Middle East and Africa accounts for 6.1% of global private jet market

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region accounts for 6.1 per cent of the global market for private jets, according to 2012 statistics by General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).