L&S Packaging launches in Florida.(Packaging News)
* L&S Packaging, LLC is a new packaging company formed by Dr.
Ed Stoltz and Jack Leitman. Together, they have more than 60 years
experience designing, manufacturing, turnkey filling and . . .
Lumson certified for green packaging.(Packaging News)
* Cosmetic packaging manufacturer Lumson was formally recognized
for its eco-sustainable philosophy by obtaining an Ecocert
certification.
According to the company, Lumson's policies, . . .
TricorBraun expands its China facilities.(Packaging News)
* Packaging supplier TricorBraun has expanded and enhanced its
operation in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
"TricorBraun has a rich history of providing superior domestic
packaging options for its . . .
HBA Expo returns to NYC Sept. 9-11 at Javits
Center.(Meetings)(Calendar)
Aug. 17-21: Extracts, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York,
NY. More info: www.extractsny.com
Aug. 21: Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Southwest Chapter
Supplier's Day, Gaylord Texan . . .
Scott's Liquid Gold announces first quarter.(Financial
News)(Financial report)
* Household and skin care company Scott's Liquid Gold posted
its operating results for the first quarter of 2008. For the three
months ended March 31, 2008, net sales rose 13% to $4.1 million.
. . .
Church & Dwight completes purchase of Orajel, OTC
brands.(Financial News)
* Church & Dwight Co., Inc., maker of Arm & Hammer
products, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Del
OTC pharmaceutical business from Coty Inc.
The transaction was completed . . .
Stephan buys Bowman Barber and Beauty Supply Company.(Financial
News)
* The Stephan Co. has purchased Bowman Barber and Beauty Supply
Company of Wilmington, NC. According to Frank F. Ferola, chief executive
officer of The Stephan Co., it was "a very important . . .
Henkel directors to resign from Ecolab board.(Financial
News)
* Ecolab Inc. announced that three directors designated by
stockholder Henkel AG & Co.--Stefan Hamelmann, Kasper Rorsted and
Hans Van Bylen--have decided to resign from Ecolab's board.
In . . .
WD-40 reports 5.8% rise in third quarter sales.(Financial
News)(Financial report)
* WD-40 Company posted net sales for the third quarter ended May
31, 2008 of $82.1 million, an increase of 5.8%. Year-to-date net sales
were $240.2 million, up 5%.
Net income for the third . . .
Cognis sells Pulcra Chemicals.(Financial News)
* Specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has signed an agreement to
sell its Pulcra Chemicals subsidiary to Germany-based Fashion Chemicals
GmbH & Co. KG for $42 million. According to the company, the . . .
Dow Chemical to acquire Rohm & Haas for $18.8B.(Financial
News)
* Dow Chemical Company agreed to buy Rohm & Haas Co. for about
$18.8 billion, reducing its dependence on petroleum-based commodity
chemicals and increasing sales of more profitable products. . . .
SCC calendar.(SCC News)(Conference news)(Calendar)
Aug. 16: New York chapter, fishing trip, Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
More info: www.nyscc.org
Aug. 21: Southwest Chapter, Supplier's Day, Grapevine, TX.
More info: www.swscc.org
Sept. 9-10: South . . .
NYSCC museum night is Sept. 19.(SCC News)
* The New York Society for Cosmetic Chemists' 3rd annual
cultural event for members and guests will be held at The Visual Arts
Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ, Sept. 19. The event, which will . . .
Long Island SCC educational seminar to cover Healthy Living &
Skin.(SCC News)
* The Long Island Chapter of the SCC will hold its educational
seminar on Sept. 25, at the Woodbury Country Club. The topic is
"Healthy Living & Skin," and the tentative agenda . . .
SCC Annual Technology Showcase deadline is Sept. 15.(SCC
News)
* The Committee on Scientific Affairs (COSA) has issued a call for
participation for the 2008 Technology Showcase, which will be held in
conjunction with the SCC Annual Scientific Meeting, Dec. . . .
BioScreen Testing Services.(Personnel Roundup)
BioScreen Testing Services: announced the newest member of its
business development team, Orly Zargar, as the West Coast business
development representative for the personal care department. She . . .
Clariant masterbatches.(Personnel Roundup)
Clariant Masterbatches: has appointed Peter Prusak as head of the
North American packaging market segment, with responsibility for sales,
marketing and product development. He will also continue as . . .
Dow Biocides.(Personnel Roundup)
Dow Biocides: has named Dwayne J. Roark business communications
manager for the Angus Chemical Company. Prior to joining Dow, Mr. Roark
was senior marketing manager for Misumi USA, . . .
June Jacobs Labs.(Personnel Roundup)
June Jacobs Labs: hired Julio Lamberty as vice president of
research & development/technical services. Prior to joining June
Jacobs Labs, he spent 10 years as director of emerging . . .
Cognis.(Personnel Roundup)
Cognis: has appointed Eduardo Caballero as I&I technology
manager for the NAFTA region. He will provide technical support to the
newly-created I&I team and promote the use of Cognis' . . .
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