NEWS
Solabia takes majority stake in PolymerExpert
Solabia has acquired a majority stake in compatriot French cosmetic ingredient maker PolymerExpert for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2000 by Marc
Dolatkhani and based in Pessac in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, PolymerExpert makes high performance polymers of natural origin for applications such as skin care, sun protection and make up. It also develops products for
implantable and non-implantable ophthalmic and medical devices. Dolatkhani will retain a minority
stake in PolymerExpert and will remain CEO. Solabia said the acquisition is
part of its strategy to offer a wider range of value added cosmetic
larger customer base,” added chief executive Jean Baptiste Dellon. “It also fully supports our
development strategy and showcases our ability to attract innovative companies into the Solabia Group as we continue to strengthen our business in markets with strong growth potential.” Dolatkhani said: “The
ingredients while giving it new opportunities in healthcare. “We are very excited to
welcome PolymerExpert’s teams to Solabia. This transaction will allow both companies to benefit from their combined know how and offer a broader portfolio of high performance products to a
combination of PolymerExpert’s specialty ingredients and Solabia’s portfolio of active ingredients will bring major innovation opportunities to our customers globally.
“The association with the
Solabia Group will allow us to accelerate the development of new innovative ingredients for cosmetics by drawing on complementary expertise.”
Inolex files patent infringement lawsuit
Inolex has filed a patent infringement complaint against Actera Ingredients in the US District Court for the District of Delaware in relation to the former’s multifunctional preservation technology for personal care products.
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
company alleges that Actera Ingredients has infringed claims from two Inolex patents covering its preservation systems comprising caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA) and select diols. The patents claim the use of
these ingredient compositions in formulations as well as blends comprising the CHA-diol
compositions. The lawsuit against Newtown,
Pennsylvania-based Actera Ingredients seeks permanent injunctions against further infringements, as well as monetary damages for sales of infringing products. Last year, Inolex asserted the
same patents against AE Chemie in the US District Court for the Central District of California, which resulted in a settlement on favourable terms for Inolex. “Inolex has spent the past two
decades investing heavily in the innovation of safe preservation, specifically under the Spectrastat tradename family of products.
As a team of inventors and designers, Inolex takes a firm position in respecting the integrity of intellectual property,” said a company spokeswoman. Inolex offers its portfolio of
CHA-diol broad spectrum systems under the Spectrastat tradename, with particular emphasis on 100% natural systems, such as Spectrastat G2 Natural MB.
DKSH expands Kahai distribution deal
DKSH has expanded its distribution agreement with Kahai, a Colombian manufacturer of Cacay tree products, to cover North America. Building on a partnership
in European markets such as Germany, France, United Kingdom and Spain, DKSH has been entrusted to grow Kahai’s business in Canada and the USA. DKSH’s Performance Materials
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business unit will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Kahai’s Cacay Oil – a natural cell regenerator for skin and hair care. Kahai’s Cacay Oil, also known as
‘Amazon Gold’, is a light-textured, cold-pressed oil from the Cacay tree nuts. It has proven efficacy in reducing wrinkles, promoting cell regeneration, providing hydration, enhancing skin luminosity, improving
firmness, and boosting elasticity. In a related development, DKSH
has upgraded its four innovation centres in Manila to support its rapidly growing business in the Philippines. Located strategically at the
Science Hub 2 Building in McKinley, Taguig, they are equipped with the latest technology to support DKSH Performance Materials’ formulation capabilities.
Ingenza, Cellugy team up on
cellulose R&D Scottish biotech specialist Ingenza is partnering with Danish startup Cellugy to develop biofabricated cellulose in personal care products. Cellugy creates bio-based
and biodegradable ingredients using cellulose-producing microorganisms, with the aim of reducing reliance on petrochemicals. The collaboration will allow
Cellugy to benefit from Ingenza’s experience in the study of diverse microorganisms, and will focus on implementing different techniques to identify key factors influencing the cellulose production pathway. Through this work, Cellugy
will gain invaluable insights into formulating targeted strategies aimed at improving cellulose yield and productivity, paving the way for commercial viability and success. This technology will provide a
sustainable alternative to fossil- based petrochemicals in various industrial applications, starting with personal care. The new project will ultimately
accelerate the understanding and optimisation of bacterial cellulose production. Cristina Serrano, senior scientist
at Ingenza, said: “We are thrilled to join forces with Cellugy to explore strategies for improving bacterial cellulose production. From a scientist’s perspective, this project is an exciting opportunity to work with a new organism, which will in turn help us to showcase Ingenza’s capabilities and expand our ever- increasing technical knowledge.” Deby Fapyane, co-founder
and chief scientific officer of Cellugy, added: “This partnership with Ingenza perfectly aligns with our commitment to driving sustainability in biotechnology. By combining the expertise of both companies, we aim to accelerate the development of the next generation of bio-solutions for sustainable ingredients for the personal care market.”
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