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Construction begins on Colonial Chemical M.E. Arabia

Construction begins on Colonial Chemical M.E. Arabia

By Deanna Utroske

Today, the Tennessee-based specialty surfactants company announced that work has begun on a new manufacturing facility that will make the most of regional localization efforts in and beyond Saudi Arabia.

Sensient fragrance business to be acquired

Sensient fragrance business to be acquired

By Deanna Utroske

This week, multinational flavors and fragrance producer Symrise announced having signed an agreement to buy the fragrance and aroma chemicals business of Milwaukee, Wisconsin – based Sensient Technologies. The deal not only expands Symrise’s global reach...

Inter Parfums plans for COVID-19 recession recovery

Inter Parfums plans for COVID-19 recession recovery

By Deanna Utroske

With sales down nearly 40% year-over-year, the perfume manufacturer updated its 2020 financial guidance this month and shared insight into the company’s holiday expectations and ambitious plans for 2021.

GOJO more than doubles production to meet COVID-19 demand

GOJO more than doubles production to keep pace with COVID-19 demand

By Deanna Utroske

The Ohio-based health and hygiene company making Purell brand hand sanitzer, hand soap, hand wipes and surface disinfectant spray is working around the clock and expanding into new facilities to manufacture these sought-after personal care and cleaning...