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UEIL Annual Congress in Budapest

You are invited to attend our presentation during the 2018 UEIL Annual Congress in Budapest

Sustainability has become an essential part of corporate growth strategies. The lubricant industry is increasingly playing a decisive role in achieving improved sustainability performance.

Sharbel’s presentation will navigate through the global bio-lubricants market and analyze opportunities existing in the key global markets, across end-use applications. Additionally, a brief description on the holistic approach the industry is taking in order to reconcile sustainability, cost, and performance, will be also provided.

LOCATION: Hilton Budapest

Budapest, Hess András tér 1-3, 1014 Hungary

Connect with Sharbel Luzuriaga, Kline’s Project Manager  at the 2018 UEIL Annual Congress in Budapest to learn more about the role of lubricants in achieving improved sustainability standards. 

Won’t be able to attend? REQUEST THE PRESENTATION DECK.

 

Booming Indies Feed Growth in Multiple Beauty Categories

Booming Indies Feed Growth in Multiple Beauty Categories

Nature-inspired products, social influencers, technology, indie brands, millennials and the rise of Gen Z are key trends shaping the U.S. cosmetics and toiletries market. Recording solid growth of 4% in 2017, the ever-evolving beauty market is poised for another year of success.

As we begin our research for the 44th edition of our legendary Cosmetics & Toiletries USA 2018 report, encompassing five product classes and 19 product categories, we take note of important developments and highlights. Continue reading

Indian Beauty Market

Cosmoprof India Confirms that Distributors are Key to International Marketers Entering the Indian Beauty Market

The maiden edition of Cosmoprof India held in Mumbai last week didn’t disappoint. A notable observation was the presence of a myriad European companies, such as Eshel, LOOkX Dermo Cosmetics, Italcosmetici, MAXXelle, and Pettenon, among others, showcasing at the event with the intention of finding distributors/importers to enter the Indian beauty market. What is clearly evident is the common strategy of international brands using distributors to make inroads into the market. Continue reading

Product Innovation and Salon Digitalization at MCB Beauté Sélection

Product Innovation and Salon Digitalization at MCB Beauté Sélection

Last week, we attended MCB by Beauté Sélection in Paris, an emblematic show for beauty professionals willing to showcase their latest innovations and product novelties. Heavily focused on hair, most exhibitors were hair care suppliers followed by those promoting hair tools and electric devices. A large and increasing number of exhibitors were represented by hair salon software providers, since a recent regulation obliges all hair salons in France to digitalize and centralize their accounts. So far, 60% of hair salons are yet to be digitalized in France.Continue reading

Are Dipping Powders Here to Stay?

Are Dipping Powders Here to Stay?

While 2017 was a revolutionary year in the comeback of dipping powders and the introduction of a new form of sculpting gels packaged in tubes, 2018 seems to be rather quiet in terms of innovation. Some marketers are waiting to capitalize on their profits with their newly introduced product lines across these two product forms, while others are still evaluating their success.

The dipping powder trend picked up toward the end of 2016 and continues to be a mainstay in 2018, with most established and smaller brands now including it in their portfolio. Continue reading

Natural Beauty: Consumer-Centric Products

The Next Level in Natural Beauty: Consumer-Centric Products

Our beauty team is full speed ahead, beginning research on one of the most talked-about beauty topics of the moment – natural personal care. The new edition of our study, Natural Personal Care: U.S. Market Analysis and Consumer Insights, will take a deep dive into the dynamic United States market and seek to understand the various triggers and influencers of a purchase decision as well as unmet needs of consumers through a dedicated Consumer Insights chapter. The report’s project manager, Naira Aslanian, shares some insight on our analysis:

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Professional Laundry Chemicals Growth

Professional Laundry Chemicals Growth Driven by Commercial Laundries, Lodging, and Extended-Care Facilities

Later this month, Kline & Company will publish its 2nd edition of Laundry Chemical Products. This report includes findings and insights from more than 500 structured surveys with decision makers at end-use segments, such as commercial laundries, hospitals, extended-care facilities, lodging establishments, prisons and jails, small on-premise laundries (OPLs), major OPLs, and shirt laundries. Continue reading

Oral Solids Continue to Dominate the Excipients Market

Oral Solids Continue to Dominate the Excipients Market, While the Parenteral Route Accelerates Growth

By definition, excipients are inactive substances that serve as a medium or vehicle for pharmaceutical active drug substances. Over the years, excipients have been increasingly developed to provide important functionalities to pharmaceutical formulations. The global pharmaceutical market is worth more than USD 1.1 trillion as of 2017 and expected to grow more than 4% annually over the next five years. The global market of specialty excipients in the overall pharmaceutical industry is estimated at about USD 6.8 billion in 2017.Continue reading