BASF completes acquisition of Engelhard
Germany-based global chemicals giant BASF has finally completed the acquisition of US specialty chemicals and personal care ingredients player Engelhard following months spent battling against hostile bidding.
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Swiss speciality chemical player moves in on Asian cosmetic market
Ciba Speciality Chemicals has formed a joint venture with India-based Virchow Drugs in an effort to expand its share of the growing cosmetics market in Asia and further improve its position in the region.
Swiss skin care specialist expands into US market
Feelgoods International says it is focusing future expansion on the US market, having developed its name as a provider of facial cosmetic products in both the Swiss and German markets in Europe.
Shiseido readies two new global cosmetic brands
Shiseido is about to launch two new mega brand cosmetic lines on the Japanese market that should be rolled, one of which should be rolled out on the global market by 2007.