Luxe jar for indulgent body balm

New Dr Pierre Ricaud body balm’s luxury image is complemented by the  eye-catching design of the ‘Diamond Jar’ from RPC Bramlage

Univar nails exclusive distribution rights for new Penford polymer

Penford’s PenCare DP naturally based deposition and conditioning polymer is ideal for hair and skin products

Pretium acquires Tri-Delta Plastics

The acquisition will enable Pretium to expand into the spice and closures segments

Versatile TPEs for personal electronic devices provide wide range of properties for comfort, durability and on-the-go style

Teknor Apex Offers a Series of Monprene® TPEs for Colorful and Touch-Friendly Earbuds, Cords, Grips, Cases, Wristbands, and Other Consumer Electronic Components

Advanced STEER extruder to be deployed at Kohwa Kasei Chemicals' plant

STEER’S Mega Special 40 has been selected by Kohwa Kasei Chemicals for its nylon glass fiber compounding requirements. 

Mercian Labels and AC Labels seal merger

The new Mercian Labels will give both companies complete access to each other’s facilities and boost business further

Southeast Asia now 4th largest synthetic latex polymers market

The region comes after the U.S, Europe, and China, and accounts for 8% of global consumption, says Kline

New breakthrough method for discovering functional gels

The screening method developed by scientists at the University of Strathclyde and City University of New York simplifies the discovery of biological gels for food, cosmetics, and biomedicine    

Experts stress need for Ebola treatment guidelines

One strategy seen involves twinning with hospitals with an EVD treatment facility and ensuring staffing and training

Axson eyes technical center for PUR formulations

The state-of-the-art technical center to be built in France will emphasize isocyanate formulation and systems

GEA launches new big bag fillers

These fillers for infant formulae, milk, and food powder can fill as many as ten bags per hour with just one operator

Euromonitor releases Top 50 Billionaire Brand Food list

Lay’s and Kellogg’s grab the top 2 spots, with Chinese brands Yili and Mengniu joining the top 5