Synthetics to see growth in the Indian lubricants market
While overall global demand for finished lubricants has declined more than 4,000 kilotonnes over the past two years, synthetics and synthetic blends have gained more market share during this timeContinue reading
Industrial oils and fluids dominate Indian lubricant consumption
Overall lubricant consumption in India was valued at approximately USD 2,762 million in 2009. Of this, industrial oils and fluids make up just over half of total consumption. Commercial automotive lubricants are the second most demanded category, followed by consumer automotive lubricants which make up the smallest part of the market, accounting for only 10% of total consumption.
India’s lubricant consumption is on the rise
Global lubricant demand has seen some recovery in 2010 after registering a significant decline of 8.4% in 2009 over the previous year. Continue reading
Professional cosmetics insights from Beauty International in Dusseldorf
BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL in Dusseldorf – a leading fair for professional cosmetics – provided opportunity for many professionals in the beauty industry to get together and showcase their products, share thoughts, and see the new trends for 2011. Continue reading
Sustainability All Along The Value Chain
Is Natural Always Sustainable?
A green image is more often spoken about by the media than a sustainable image. While there is a connection between offering natural products and being perceived as an environmentally friendly company, the two do not often go hand-in-hand with each other.Continue reading
Petroleum Waxes Give Way to Open New Opportunities in the Global Wax Industry, according to Kline
Changes in lubricant refining technology have led to a decline in the supply for petroleum wax, which has traditionally dominated the global wax industry. As petroleum waxes fall behind, new formulations have emerged to compete for the vacated market space. Global wax supply in 2010 is estimated atContinue reading
Seed Treatments Expected To Surge
Because of its critical role at the heart of any crop farming endeavor, the seed remains perhaps the most vulnerable link in the agricultural input category. The importance of protecting this vital component has spurred a booming market for seed treatment technologies designed to give crops the best possibleContinue reading
Kline’s industry manager to discuss current and future industry influencers for personal care innovation at In cosmetics in Milan
In this presentation, Gillian Morris, Director of the Chemicals and Materials consulting practice at Kline, will explore how such industries as aerospace, defense, textiles, coatings, medical device and pharmaceuticalsContinue reading
Kline’s industry manager to discuss emerging ingredients trends at In cosmetics in Milan
The personal care ingredients market experienced continued growth in the last few years, despite the negative effects of the slow economy. Fueled by a relatively stable consumption of cosmetics and toiletries during the crisis, the market is expected toContinue reading
More consumers to return to professional skin care in 2011
The U.S. market for professional skin care products is showing signs of recovery as the economy starts to rebound. However, consumers still have tight budgets and continue to be cautious with their spending, especially onContinue reading
