Botanical oils combine sustainability and performance

Specializing in plant-based natural ingredients, Naturex is expanding its product portfolio of high-quality boatnical oils with NAT oleis?.

South Africa plastic recycling rate on the rise

Plastics|SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry has just released the latest plastics recycling figures for the past year (2012). South Africa is targeting to achieve 40% recycling rate through a series of measures.

Clariant plans to sell Leather Services Business to Stahl

Clariant would receive 23% of the shares of Stahl and a cash payment of approximately CHF 85 million in exchange for the sale of its business to Stahl

Osaka Gas Chemicals to acquire Jacobi Carbons

Accretive transaction to accelerate growth, expand geographical reach and enhance R&D capabilities in fast growing activated carbon segment

Performance is first, and green is must

As one of the world’s leading producers of natural-based chemicals, Emery puts its products performance over sustainablity, according to Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Group CEO&Board Member of Emery Group

A marine-sourced anti-aging ingredient from Lipotec

HYANIFY? has proved its efficacy in vitro in inducing the HA synthesis, thus offering a safe solution for recovering the volume lost by the skin with aging.

Shiseido expands in Middle East

A new company, Shiseido Middle East FZCO, will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) - and it will be established by the end of 2013. Business will commence by January 2014, according to Shiseido.

New active extracts from Lucas Meyer

Two new active extracts from Lucas Meyer have been highlighted at this year's in-cosmetics Asia.

Empresas Polar launches non-refrigerated yoghurt

An aseptic packaging from Amcor can extend yoghurt shelf life to six months, and this allows Venezuelan company Empresas Polar to offer its MiGurt to places that are not served by refrigerated distribution channels.

PTC / CeMAT ASIA: Lee Spring (Suzhou) Marketing Manager

Lee Spring (Suzhou) Co., Ltd Marketing Manager Mrs Vicky Wu talks about the company’s 22,000 stock springs and customised springs. They pride in their 24 hour delivery service.

An innovative age prevention concept from DSM

A paraben free anti-aging ingredient, ELHIBIN? PF, is showcased by DSM Nutritional Products at in-cosmetics Asia.

PTC / CeMAT ASIA 2013: Beijing MECC Hydraulic General Manager

Beijing MECC Hydraulic Co. Ltd General Manager Mr Shan Lu talks about its internationally high-tech fluid components, test stand, advanced PID electro-hydraulic proportional control system, long-life heavy cylinder.