Mélanie Waeckel to lead global hair care marketing at DSM

New appointment reinforces DSM Personal Care’s goal to further grow its hair care business

Symrise supports sustainable lavender sourcing

Financial backing of French research institute’s energy-efficient harvesting and distillation technology is also expected to lead to superior essential oil quality  

AXIM sets up hemp-based oral care division

Industry-leading commercial hemp biotechnology company developing first-of-its-kind cannabinoid-based oral care daily use products

New biodegradable exfoliant announced

Bioscrub from Micro Powders, Inc. combines polyethylene-like performance with the broadest biodegradability profile of any commercially available exfoliant technology

JBT’s integrated food processing solutions at Anuga FoodTec

The global technology equipment supplier will demonstrate its capability in a wide range of food processing equipment and more

Kanebo launches prestige men’s skincare line

‘LISSAGE MEN’ moisturizer and foaming soap respond to skincare concerns in Japan, where survey points to a high anti-aging awareness among Japanese male

NPE 2015 is the largest edition ever

  Over 2,000 exhibitors to occupy record amount of space; 43% of exhibitors and 28% of visitors to come from outside the US    

Nu-Vu Conair cites best features of TrueWeigh blenders

The blender range launched at Plastindia 2015 provides extremely precise loss-in weight dispensing of dry solids of various size and bulk densities including pellet, regrind, micro-bead and powder

McCormick acquires Drogheria & Alimentari for $97mn

McCormick & Company extends foothold in Europe as it buys 100% shares of the Italian maker of spices and seasonings

Moldwell offers injection molding press for small vendors

  Plastek – 100 WP has been made keeping in mind production of high quality injection molded parts with effective power savings  

STEER showed advantages of Omega Platform Technology

  At Plastindia 2015, STEER stressed the benefits of its technology for processing ‘Continuous Medium Glass Fiber Thermoplastics’ compounds  

PolyOne boosts capacity for OnForce metal replacement technology

  A dedicated specialty production line at the existing Avon Lake facility will be operational beginning end-February 2015.