14 NEWS
Maycos Italiana signs up Eigenmann & Veronelli
Maycos Italiana has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Eigenmann & Veronelli (EV) covering skin care and hair care applications in Italy. Under the terms of the
agreement, EV will be responsible for managing distribution throughout Italy and the Republic of San Marino for a Maycos Italiana portfolio that offers formulators a broad range of high-performance solutions — from next generation emulsifiers and natural emollients to plant based amino acid surfactants. This agreement strengthens
Maycos’ distribution strategy, while supporting EV’s ambition to deliver innovative, sustainable and high value solutions to beauty & personal care industry partners in Italy.
partner for high-performance, sustainable and innovation-led solutions. “By working closely with EV’s
Michele Gregis, head of sales &
marketing at Maycos Italiana, said: “Partnering with EV represents an important step in strengthening Maycos’ brand positioning within the Italian Beauty & Personal Care market. “Through this collaboration, we
aim not only to expand our market reach, but also to enhance the perception of Maycos as a reliable
technical and commercial teams, we are confident in our ability to support customers with tailored formulations, robust application know-how and consistent value creation across skin care and hair care applications.” Nicola Garuccio, business unit
manager Beauty & Personal Care at EV Group, added: “We are pleased that Maycos has selected EV as its exclusive distributor for its Beauty & Personal Care solutions. “This partnership broadens our
portfolio and reinforces our capacity to serve the market with innovative and sustainable technologies.
Grolman to distribute Seprify ingredient in Europe
Swiss cellulose-based materials manufacturer Seprify has appointed Grolman Group to distribute its SilvaLuma ingredient across the European Union, the UK and Turkey. As a cellulose-based, next-
generation functional ingredient, SilvaLuma reduces reliance on controversial UV filters and fossil- based polymers, offers a favourable carbon-footprint profile, and enables the transition to a circular economy, while maintaining performance parity in real cosmetic formulations. Following 20+ months of R&D
and validation, the innovative cellulose-based ingredient is now being deployed commercially to support SPF boosting and mattifying performance in skin care and sun care formulations across the continent.
Beyond initial customer Seprify will provide scientific
know-how and manufacturing capability to support formulators during development and scale-up. The collaboration reflects a
shared commitment to circular ingredient systems, combining Seprify’s cellulose-based materials platform with Grolman’s sustainability-led portfolio strategy and close engagement with European formulators.
deployment, Seprify and the Grolman Group plan to continue joint market development through coordinated customer outreach and technical education, supporting informed adoption across priority cosmetic applications. “SilvaLuma addresses a clear need in SPF and complexion applications, where brands are looking for alternatives to conventional mineral solutions without compromising on formulation quality,” said Florian Grolman, managing director of Grolman Group. “Working closely with Seprify
allows us to bring this innovation to market in a way that is both technically robust and commercially relevant for our customers.”
BYK extends Krahn Chemie
tie-up to Poland German speciality ingredients maker BYK has granted new distribution rights for Poland to compatriot Krahn Chemie. With this agreement, the
Hamburg-based distributor will supply BYK additives for personal care in the Polish market. The new additives offer
potential applications in various fields, for example skin cleansing, colour cosmetics, hair care, antiperspirants, sun care, and meet the key requirements of personal care manufacturers focused on innovative solutions. The expanded offering of
Krahn Chemie in Poland includes organically modified phyllosilicates as well as natural and synthetic phyllosilicates, designed to stabilize particles and active ingredients in formulations. They also optimize rheological
behaviour, improve overall formulation stability, provide absorption and mattifying effects, enhance binding properties and contribute to a smooth as well as pleasant skin feel. “Last year, we opened a new
laboratory in Poland dedicated to the cleaning and cosmetics industries, laying the foundation for further growth in these application areas,” said Magdalena Chudziak, managing director of Krahn Chemie Polska. “We are pleased to expand our
long-standing partnership with BYK, one of the leading experts in additives, into a new application segment now,” she added. “By combining BYK’s extensive
know-how and premium product portfolio with our strong local market expertise and technical services, we aim to create tangible added value for our customers in the personal care market.”
Colonial Chemical expands US distribution deal with Advanced Chemical Concepts The expanded partnership
US speciality ingredients maker Colonial Chemical has expanded its partnership with distributor Advanced Chemical Concepts (ACC) in the US midwest. Under the new agreement,
ACC will now provide regional distribution coverage for HI&I cleaning and vehicle care
surfactants, as well as select personal care accounts in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. “This expansion allows us to
put product and technical support closer to the customer in several important Midwestern markets,” said Daniel McCaul, Vice President
PERSONAL CARE MAGAZINE April 2026
of Sales for Colonial Chemical. “ACC has a strong presence and
excellent relationships in these states, and that local strength complements our direct sales efforts very well,” he added. “Together, we will provide lower
lead times on a broader range of specialty surfactants for customers.
reflects South Pittsburg, Tennessee-based Colonial Chemical’s continued focus on strategic distributor relationships that enhance service levels while maintaining close collaboration between manufacturer and distributor sales teams.
www.personalcaremagazine.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152
