BASF has appointed Tatiana Kalman to head the Personal Care Europe regional business unit and as the new managing director of BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH based in Monheim, Germany, effective July 1, 2022. She succeeds Dr. Marko Grozdanovic, who has taken over responsibility for the Global strategic marketing agricultural solutions unit within BASF's agrochemicals division.
Prior to her current position, Kalman was senior vice president of BASF's Performance Chemicals business for North and South America. For the past two and a half years, she has been responsible for the development of this unit, which handles industries such as automotive, electrical engineering, packaging, sports and leisure, household and construction. She is familiar with the care sector as she had led BASF's care chemicals business in South America from 2017 to 2020.
In total, Tatiana Kalman has worked for BASF for more than 20 years, having started her career with an internship after graduating and earning her Master's degree in Economics at the Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado University and the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil, respectively. For the first ten years of her career, she worked in the upstream industrial chemicals sector, while for the last eleven years she has focused on downstream sectors such as nutrition and health, care chemicals and performance chemicals in the Americas. In the early years of her career, she held various roles in controlling, sales and marketing. For the past 15 years, she has been in charge of business management.
" I am extremely pleased to be returning to BASF's Care Chemicals division and in particular to the Personal Care business " Tatiana Kalman says. " This business is close to my heart and I am convinced that we can create an even brighter future by combining a scientific and experienced team that is at the same time highly motivated and committed. Innovative and sustainable solutions will remain the focus of our customers. "
Tatiana Kalman appointed head of the Personal Care Europe business unit at BASF.
The Cosmetic, Measurement & Testing conference confirms the arrival of Artificial Intelligence in testing.
Co-organized by the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster and the University of CY Cergy Paris Université, the 4th International Congress on Cosmetic Measurement and Testing (CO.ME.T) brings together 200 researchers and leading equipment manufacturers in the field of testing, measurement and objectivity of product interactions with skin and hair.
The two-day congress will focus on 4 major topical themes:
- From raw materials to finished products. New assessment methods for analyzing and controlling cosmetic materials, from raw materials to finished products.
- Skin-product-environment interactions. How can new in-vitro, in vivo and ex-vivo skin models detect and characterize particles in tissues?
- Instrumentation and sensory evaluation. From physical measurement to cognitive science, how can we optimize products at an early stage, before panel testing?
- Intelligent, connected beauty tools for personalization. The latest advances in AI and smart tools that can be adapted and developed for cosmetic science, for diagnostic purposes.
The congress brings together the world's leading measurement and cosmetics specialists, including four keynote speakers who will address the main themes of the plenary sessions prior to the 21 oral presentations.
Two prizes will be awarded to the 35 posters submitted for the congress:
Young researcher's prize awarded byCY Cergy Paris Université and Cosmetic Valley (€1,000)
Innovation prize awarded by the Communauté d'Agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise (€1,000)
The Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster mobilizes its troops in Rouen for a general assembly in solidarity and fighting spirit.
Meeting on June 28, 2022 at the Extraordinary and Ordinary General Meetings, Cosmetic Valley's members unanimously adopted all the resolutions put to them, from the modification of the cluster's bylaws and the conditions for appointing its president, to the return to the fundamentals of its business model (more than 2/3 of revenues from the private sector, mandatory surplus for the year, sales of nearly €5 million).
Marc-Antoine Jamet recalled that the 2021 financial year had seen Cosmetic Valley present on all fronts. The majority of events were held in person, with the Cosmetic 360 international cosmetics innovation trade show in Paris taking place in October, and a number of initiatives were undertaken to meet the challenges facing the industry in 3 areas:
The need to play as a team
This has always been a priority for the cluster, a society of equals between SMEs and major groups, suppliers and principals, a vector of open innovation and collaborative innovation. It has now become imperative if we are to make a success of the sector's ecological transition and face up to the economic turbulence. That's why, in partnership with the public authorities, Cosmetic Valley wants to extend the momentum launched, thanks to Agnès Pannier-Runacher, then Minister of Industry, with the creation of an industry committee specific to the sector and the états généraux de la cosmétique that the cluster organized. The cluster is now eagerly awaiting the launch of phase 5 of the cluster policy, so that its mission as national coordinator of the sector can be reinforced, its resources consolidated and new cooperative ventures established with public authorities. In this context, despite the rearguard action of a few local associations, Cosmetic Valley's objective remains to federate the international efforts of its members under the banner of a national brand, Cosmetic Valley France, and to promote, with Business France, "Made in France".
Focus on Europe
The opening of a branch office in Brussels and the launch of an S3 platform bringing together Cosmetic Valley and other European clusters that have chosen to focus on cosmetics, illustrate the cluster's determination to spearhead innovation and the cosmetics industry in Europe, at a time when many legal deadlines (changes to Reach and cosmetics regulations) will be looming in 2022.
The need to deepen regional cooperation
Following the example of the partnerships set up this year with Guyana, where Cosmetic Valley inaugurated a branch that will be an asset in its strategy to promote biodiversity, and soon with Martinique, and with Ile-de-France, the continent's leading economic region, other territories should follow in 2022, and negotiations have already been initiated in recent months with Hauts-de-France. By pursuing this territorial network, a veritable German-style industrial fabric, by taking its members international, and by driving the industry forward, Cosmetic Valley is giving itself the means, with new resources, new partners and new outlets, to maintain France's position as world leader in an increasingly competitive world.
Marc-Antoine Jamet declared: " These are difficult times, but they can and must also be times of opportunity. We need to be activists, not waiters. The city of Rouen, which hosted our cluster's annual general meeting, has reinvented itself and, while meeting the challenges of the times, has regained its appeal. This is an inspiration for Cosmetic Valley, which, together with its public and private partners, and backed by the wealth and dynamism of its members, is launching new projects to give the industry the means to succeed in its ecological, digital, geopolitical and technological transformation, in order to maintain its global leadership. My presidency has no other aims ".
BASF launches Verdessence RiceTouch, a new biopolymer for a light, smooth, powdery skin feel, suitable for a wide range of personal care products
A new line has been added to the Verdessence product range! BASFs Care Creations launches the new Verdessence RiceTouch biopolymer on the world market. This sensory powder of plant origin, with its small particle size, feels light and soft on the skin, and is ideal for matte cosmetics. It is ideally suited to a range of natural and organic cosmetics, including face and body care, hair care and body cleansing, cotton cosmetics and sun care, while reducing the greasiness of formulas.
Produced from non-GMO rice, Verdessence RiceTouch offers high quality and excellent oil absorption. The biopolymer's compatibility in different formulations enables shine control and a mattifying effect. Additional benefits include reduced stickiness and improved spreadability. This fluid, low-dust powder has a low microbial load. A natural, biodegradable alternative to synthetic sensory modifiers. Like the other members of the Verdessence RiceTouch product family, RiceTouch offers lasting benefits. Made from natural 100 % renewable raw materials, this biopolymer is not only easily biodegradable, it also contains no preservatives. No chemical modification is required during the production process.
" Sense is an important attribute for consumers when it comes to choosing cosmetic products. With Verdessence RiceTouch. we are using one of the natural offerings of bio-sourced alternatives to synthetic sensory modifiers. We are delighted to discover an ingredient with high performance and excellent sensory properties, while meeting the demand for sustainable cosmetics." says Dr Natafia Chudinova, marketing manager for Market Development Face/SkinCare.
Verdessence RiceTouch can be used alone or in combination with other biopolymers such as Verdessence Tara, Verdessence Alginate and Verdessence Xanthan to formulate a wide range of leave-on applications, including creams and lotions, AP Deos, foundations, eye shadows, dry shampoos and anhydrous products, among others.
Verdessence brings together the company's holistic range of biopolymers for personal care applications made from sustainable raw materials. With this recently introduced brand, BASF further expands its portfolio of biopolymers for application and leave-on products, and sets a milestone in its commitment to innovation in this field. All the ingredients in this portfolio are made from natural, renewable and biodegradable raw materials.
Lipoid Kosmetik: 50 years of partnership with the cosmetics industry
Lipoid Kosmetik is a leading manufacturer of botanical extracts, actives and natural phospholipid products for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Their long-standing expertise, combined with the exceptional quality of their portfolio, enables their customers to develop and market innovative, functional and natural cosmetic products that meet the highest standards.
Lipoid Kosmetik will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Since 1972, it has been a reliable and competent partner in the supply of high-quality botanical extracts to the cosmetics industry. Over the years, other raw materials, such as innovative botanical active ingredients and natural phospholipids, have been added to their sophisticated portfolio.
50 years of partnership means a long-term strategy that delivers consistency, quality and innovation. This translates into long-standing relationships, extensive experience and expertise, and a deep understanding of the cosmetics market and its needs.
At the same time, constantly evolving in a changing industry, they combine reliability with a good sense of trends, innovation and sustainability. These skills enable them to develop products in line with customer and market needs, as well as superior customer support.
Innovations, business and expertise, the winning trio of the 2022 edition of Pharmatech Cosmetech
After two years of health crisis, expectations and consumption patterns have evolved, forcing health and beauty product manufacturers to adapt quickly. It was therefore important for Pharmatech Cosmetech to take stock of current and future developments. This 4e The aim of this edition was to bring to all the actors of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries the necessary hindsight to have a clearer vision of the environment in which they evolve. Pharmatech Cosmetech succeeded in mobilizing the key players in these sectors and providing precise and qualitative answers to the professionals who came to the event. Each one could find solutions to approach and integrate serenely these different changes in their manufacturing processes.
The place to be, for health and beauty
Located in the heart of the Cosmetic Valley and the 1er Europe's leading pharmaceutical cluster, Polepharma, Pharmatech Cosmetech is ideally located near many French pharmaceutical and cosmetic production sites. This strategic location enables it to bring together the entire ecosystem of the health and beauty industry, from manufacturers and distributors of materials, to equipment manufacturers and service providers for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, perfumery and fine chemistry.
Product, machine, equipment and OEM manufacturers, material distributors/wholesalers, design offices, service providers, industrial subcontractors, etc., were all types of companies that were brought together during the three days of the show.
Pharmatech Cosmetech also managed to mobilize visitors, mostly from the Ile-de-France and Centre-Val de Loire regions, with a wide range of profiles: general management, design office, manufacturing and production, laboratories, R&D, sales... and 92 % of them were satisfied with the offer presented at the show.
Innovation first!
A dedicated course presented more than sixty technical and technological novelties allowing to improve the manufacturing processes, to increase the performances of quality control, or to have a more ecoresponsible production.
Highlighted by Industries Cosmétiques, the new products are presented in the form of podcasts and listed in a booklet of new products. Both are available on https://www.pharmatech-cosmetech.com/fr
Meetings and expertise
In addition to the new products presented, the show offered a series of meetings dedicated to the fields of cosmetics and health:
- The mini-conferences Nutrimarketing, allowing to decipher the regulations related to ingredients
- Techno-challenges proposing reflections on technological issues for the industry
- Thematic conferences on topics at the heart of current and future market concerns. The most popular conferences focused on production processes (the packaging of tomorrow for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, artificial intelligence for energy efficiency in factories, surface finishing of pharmaceutical parts) as well as on more general analyses (hygiene and beauty in 2021, innovation in cosmetology, industrial performance...). Pharmatech Cosmetech thus met the expectations of its visitors thanks to topical subjects and analyses by renowned experts.
All lectures are available in replay on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ0InwYF-lTmoXTma55yhw
Employment and training in the spotlight
Another initiative of the show, which will have marked this edition: the employment area. For the first time, Pharmatech Cosmetech gathered in one place all the job offers of its exhibitors. Visitors were able to take advantage of their visit to the show to meet the companies that interested them and submit their application. About thirty offers were collected before and during the show. Given this success, Pharmatech Cosmetech will repeat this operation for its 5th edition.e edition.
1st Grasse Expertise CSR Territorial 2022 Awards
1. Grasse Expertise " Ecological Transition " Trophy (environment, circular economy), highlights companies that are attentive to the preservation of the environment, the recovery of waste and any other action that has a positive impact on the territory: Azur Fragrances. " Thanks to the Entrepreneurs' Club, we were brought on board in 2005 by the Entrepreneurs' Club to draw up the first CSR charter alongside other companies in the region " Alain Joncheray, Azur Fragrances
2. Grasse Expertise Trophy " Radiation of the territory (international), highlights the companies that carry the colors of Grasse Expertise and the territory: Fragonard. " For more than 90 years, we have welcomed thousands of visitors from all over the world who trust us and leave with a little piece of our history, the history of perfumery and the history of Grasse. " Céline Principiano, Fragonard
3. Grasse Expertise Trophy " Enrichment of know-how (between tradition and modernity), highlights the companies that make it part of their DNA to pass on their know-how, training and continuous innovation while respecting people and the environment: Robertet. " We are proud to have received the CSR Trophy "Enrichment of know-how" by Grasse Expertise combining tradition and modernity! This award is an excellent opportunity to share our best initiatives in terms of know-how transmission, training and continuous innovation while respecting the protection of people and the environment. "Audrey Megier, Robertet
4. Grasse Expertise " Employees " Trophy (CSR actions implemented for employees), highlights companies that are attentive to the well-being of their employees at work, that innovate in terms of governance or otherwise, and that have implemented concrete actions: BLH. " This trophy rewards all the actions put in place over the years to create cohesion and sharing within our company. "Sophie Gogot, BLH
5. Grasse Expertise Trophy - Jury Prize " Inter-company collective actionsThe "Grasse Expertise" program, which is based on the "Grasse Expertise" network, highlights companies that have initiated and/or participated in collective "industry" actions, notably with other members of Grasse Expertise: Tournaire Equipement. " This trophy rewards our collective action within the natural aromatic ingredients and products industry, thanks to our collaborative platform #WiNatLab, which contributes to the acceleration of innovation development thanks to a network of experts, including Botanicert, itself a member of Grasse Expertise. " Nicolas Têtard, Tournaire Equipement
Festive award ceremony at the Villa Fragonard
These trophies were presented on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Villa Fragonard by Jérôme Viaud, Mayor of Grasse, President of the Pays de Grasse agglomeration community and Vice-President of the Alpes-Maritimes department, and by Charlotte Daeffler, President of the Club des Entrepreneurs du Pays de Grasse, holder of the Grasse Expertise collective territorial brand.
Chanel and Texen, partners in the responsible design of an XXL case
Chanel is launching its new "Les Beiges" model, whose elegant case is based not only on aesthetics, but also on a particularly bold format. As part of its long-standing collaboration with the brand, Texen had to reinvent its industrial approach in partnership with Roctool. Its challenge: to offer an aesthetic level that is faithful to the object's design codes and complies with Chanel's exacting standards, particularly in terms of eco-design.
For this remarkable 10 x 10 cm launch, one of the largest in the range, Chanel chose rPET Food grade. Given the technical demands of this material, particular attention was paid to the aesthetics and eco-design of this thin-walled case, with its delicate hinge assembly.
Faced with these multiple challenges, Texen invested 18 months in R&D, industrial resources and the overhaul of conventional supply chains. This optimization work covered the entire value chain: sourcing of materials from a recycling chain, use of a high-solids varnish (HES), investment by the group in the technology of the "new" materials, etc. BESST
A partnership-based, responsible development model
With the support of Chanel, Texen was able to adapt its industrial model. The group was able to overcome the technical constraints associated with the exceptional size of the object and the bi-injection process, which included the use of recycled materials. Many technical obstacles were overcome thanks to the perseverance of the respective teams and a common guideline: "redefining eco-responsible luxury".
BESST technology expertise
The concept BESST (Beauty Experience Sensation Surface by Texen)This is the perfect way to sublimate the enhanced material. It optimizes the manufacture of even the finest parts for ultra-premium aesthetics and absolute brilliance. The Texen Lab uses dedicated equipment to produce prototypes under real-life processing conditions, enabling the material to retain its fluidity for the birth of flawless packaging. Among other things, this technology solves the major constraints associated with recycled materials.
Iris, a major player in the glass quality control market, celebrates its 20th anniversary by showing its ambitions in Industry 4.0
Iris Inspection machines, a subsidiary of the Wisetec Group, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Specializing in the design and production of inspection robots for detecting glass defects, it has established itself over the years as one of the spearheads of the glass packaging vision inspection industry worldwide. Buoyed by its sound economic health, thanks to massive investment in R&D and a diversified customer base on all five continents, IRIS Inspection Machines aims to increase its sales and workforce by 50% within the next three years.
In 20 years, Iris Inspection machines has become the European leader in vision inspection solutions for mass-produced glass containers of all shapes and colors.
After ten years working for the glass group BSN, later to become Danone, where they met - the group was then headed by Antoine Riboud - Jean-Luc Logel and Philippe Volay bought Centralp, a specialist in embedded electronic systems, in 2000. They saw technological developments, such as the use of rugged PCs in industrial environments and matrix cameras, as opening up new opportunities in glass production. By investing heavily in innovation, the company positioned itself as a pioneer from the outset, launching the innovative concept of 16 cameras, compared with the 6 available on the inspection machine market at the time.
" This innovation was the company's first milestone. This 16-camera leé system offers 12 angles of view, with 2 cameras positioned on the same vertical axis, enabling two shots to be taken simultaneously. We were able to double the resolution of the complete view of the bottle, multiply the angles of observation and be twice as precise in the inspection. "explains Jean-Luc Logel, President of Iris Inspection machines.
Innovation: an integral part of the company's DNA
In 2014, the company continued to distinguish itself by its capacity for innovation and the quality of its R&D teams with the introduction of high-definition cameras. By increasing image resolution and consequently accuracy in defect recognition, IRIS continues its ascent in the glass packaging inspection sector in Europe and worldwide.
In 2018, with the launch of the Evolution Neo range, lris Inspection machines became the European leader in the sector.
The implementation of artificial intelligence in this new range of machines represents a new digital frontier, revolutionizing glass defect recognition. Based on machine learning techniques, the machine learns to recognize and classify defects with the precision of an experienced glassmaker's eye, and the repeatability of computer processing power.
Artificial intelligence as a new Eldorado for Iris
With the advent of Industry 4.0, IRIS Inspection machines has positioned itself as at the forefront of technology. Having become a pillar of this digital revolution, the company is now focusing on artificial intelligence with the ambition of going even further.
While riA is capable of significantly improving inspection, it is no substitute for glass experts. Glass is a unique material, and the knowledge and experience of glassmakers in its production is essential if the manufacturing process is to be optimized.
The new challenge for the Irls team: to combine the power of their iA solution with glassmaking know-how.
" Innovation has always been our guiding principle. We have given ourselves the means to
become a forerunner and an ambitious benchmark player in industry 4.0
with artificial intelligence and its ability to improve productivity. Proof of this is the 17% of expenditure in the R&D department in 2021. "explains Jean-Luc Logel.
Today, an average of 5 to 10% of glass production in a glassworks is destined for scrap. With artificial intelligence, Iris' leitmotiv is to work closely with glassmakers to achieve the goal of "zero defects".
A full order book and strong ambitions for the next three years
Thanks to the glass industry's drive to reduce its carbon footprint and strong demand for glassmaking capacity in Europe (3 to 5 million tonnes unique to Germany, Italy and France, compared with 4 million tonnes for the USA and Canada combined), production will continue to grow in the months and years ahead.
" We don't produce enough glass for European demand. At Iris, we have an order book that allows us to look to the future with confidence, thanks to the technological shift we've made. In 2021, we will have sold no less than 150 machines, and we have an opening on the international market, notably in Turkey and Mexico, which indicates that we will exceed this figure. I'm optimistic about the future of the company and the sector. "concludes Jean-Luc Logel.
This optimism is reflected in the company's workforce projections. With nearly 20 million euros in sales by 2022, Iris is counting on sales growth of 50 % over the next three years. The same applies to employees: with 45 at present, it aims to increase its workforce to 50 %. The company is also expanding in the service sector, where more than half the workforce is mobilized to serve customers. To be as close as possible to its customers through their expertise and to be a forerunner in innovation - this is the raison d'être that has led Iris to international success and to look to the future with serenity and ambition.
Waam Cosmetics raises €5 million and launches a new range of powder products
WAAM Cosmetics offers an innovative and transparent approach to beauty, highlighting natural ingredients, to be used alone or assembled in recipes that the brand shares on its e-shop. The company has just raised 5 million euros from We Positive Invest 2, the new impact fund launched by Arkéa Capital a few weeks ago, and Karot Capital, an early stage investment specialist. The aim of this fundraising is to accelerate the company's development, at a time when it is launching Magic Powders, a new range of powdered hygiene products.
Founded in 2016 by Dieynaba Ndoye, WAAM Cosmetics,contraction of 'we are all métis' is the specialist in DiY (do-it-yourself) cosmetics, based on a multicultural, sober and transparent approach to beauty at the antipodes of industry practices. By highlighting nature's ingredients, inspired by beauty rituals from around the world, the French company has chosen to develop a range of 100% natural mono-ingredients and neutral bases, certified organic, vegan and multi-purpose, which can be used alone or assembled to make your own beauty products, according to your desires, based on over 200 recipes formulated by WAAM Cosmetics. Thus, consumers become actors of a healthy and transparent beauty routine by minimizing the environmental impact.
WAAM Cosmetics attaches great importance to the selection of its raw materials, according to very strict specifications, favoring fair trade and mostly organic products. The brand also attaches particular importance to the packaging of its products, favoring recycled and recyclable bottles and jars, manufactured in Europe, thus enabling it to limit its carbon footprint.
Going further to limit the environmental footprint, WAAM Cosmetics launched on June 15 a new range of powder products composed of 100% of active ingredients of natural origin that turn into foam when in contact with water (toothpaste, shower powder, shampoo and facial cleanser). Packaged in eco-designed glass and aluminum-based packaging, 100% recyclable and refillable, these active powders are developed without water. This is a real innovation for the cosmetics sector, where water represents between 60 and 90% of the components of the products available on the market, and which makes it possible to offer packaging that is much smaller than that of the conventional industry, thus significantly reducing the tonnage of products transported, and therefore the environmental impact.
As for the 5 M€ raised, it will allow WAAM Cosmetics to accelerate its development, both commercial and product. Indeed, the company has the particularity to internalize the development of its products, the packaging as well as all the commercial and marketing development. WAAM Cosmetics joins two new investors, Arkea Capital and Pierre Cazaux, founder of the Dragon Rouge agency, alongside Dieynaba Ndoye and Karot Capital, its investor since 2020, who also subscribes to the operation.
Dieynaba Ndoye, Director and founder of WAAM Cosmetics: " We are very proud to have the support of Arkéa Capital via its We Positive Invest fund, which reinforces our fight for more responsible cosmetics. We work daily to find solutions to reduce the environmental impact of one of the world's most polluting industries. Whether by systematically excluding controversial ingredients, reducing packaging and promoting their recyclability. But also by taking care to preserve natural resources as much as possible, as is the case with the launch of Magic Powders, our brand new range of powder skincare products which are formulated without using water, a vital resource for the planet, whose fragility we know today. This fundraising will allow us to persevere in this virtuous approach, new launches are already scheduled for 2023, and to accelerate our development in France but also internationally, notably by strengthening our teams. "
