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Exploring Cosmoprof Bologna 2024 Trends, Talks, and Tech

Exploring Cosmoprof Bologna 2024: Trends, Talks, and Tech

Several members of our team—including Pilar Pardo, Senior Account Manager, Clément Perpignan, Senior Analyst, and Giorgi Zarnadze, Senior Consultant—joined thousands of industry professionals from around the world at the 2024 edition of Cosmoprof Bologna. From unveiling cutting-edge hair tools to introducing eco-conscious formulations, the event highlighted the beauty industry’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, aligning with the evolving consumer demands.

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Exploring Trends at PCHi 2024 A Glimpse Into China's Personal Care Industry blog

Exploring Trends at PCHi 2024: A Glimpse Into China’s Personal Care Industry

Exploring China’s Personal Care Industry Trends

March witnessed the bustling city of Shanghai play host to the PCHi 2024 Annual Conference, one of the highlights of the year for professionals in the personal care, cosmetics, toiletries, and home care industries. The conference drew in a diverse array of business professionals eager to explore the latest innovations and trends that are shaping the industry —from formulators and manufacturers to R&D technologists and senior management.

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Kline Hosts Used Oil Extended Producer Responsibility Round Table with Industry Representatives

Kline Hosts Used Oil Extended Producer Responsibility Round Table with Industry Representatives

On March 21, Kline conducted a roundtable discussion on the Used Oil Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation that will come into force in April 2024. The participants included representatives of major lubricant, lubricant basestock, and lubricant additive companies, as well as representatives from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) – an industry body, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a government agency that will administer this regulation.

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How is the Metal Working Fluids Market Adapting to the Unique Requirements of Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

How is the Metal Working Fluids Market Adapting to the Unique Requirements of Electric Vehicle Manufacturing?

The Metalworking fluids (MWF) market is evolving. Traditional manufacturing and automotive industries that have relied heavily on metalworking processes, specifically where lubricating and cooling of different applications and practices are involved, are undergoing fundamental changes with challenging repercussions for the metalworking fluids market.

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Global Esters Market Trends Growth, Opportunities, and Environmental Impact

Global Esters Market Trends: Growth, Opportunities, and Environmental Impact

The ease with which esters can be produced and a fragmented supplier base make for a difficult landscape to navigate. This is further complicated by a number of issues impacting the production and supply of esters, including inflation, the real estate crisis in China, Li-ion battery demand, and the ongoing geopolitical issues in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Unveiling the Strength of the Dermatology Ecosystem Insights from AAD Meeting 2024

Unveiling the Strength of the Dermatology Ecosystem: Insights from AAD Meeting 2024

The bustling halls of the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting in San Diego echoed with excitement as nearly 20,000 attendees gathered, marking a significant uptick from the previous year’s event in New Orleans. What was palpable amidst the crowd is that the dermatology skin care ecosystem is not just thriving, it’s evolving. With investments pouring in from every corner, from mass market giants to luxury stalwarts, and with dispensing brands alike spearheading innovation, the future of skin care looks brighter than ever before. According to Kline’s Professional Skin Care Global Series, sell-in sales of professional skin care products in the U.S. are projected to reach nearly $2.5 billion this year.

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