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News from Abroad

ZINC OXIDE POWDERS & DISPERSIONS
LBB Specialties inks distribution deal with Vizor in US

LBB Specialties (LBBS), a specialty “Vizor’s suite of zinc oxide pow-
chemicals and ingredients distributor ders & dispersions are supported by
in North America, has announced a patented technology that gives our
new partnership with Vizor, a supplier material the highest SPF across the
of zinc oxide powders and dispersions. industry with exceptional aesthetics.
LBBS will be Vizor’s exclusive chan- This advancement finally gives formu-
nel partner in the US for its product lators the ability to develop transpa-
portfolio, including the Super Zinc, rent, luxurious products while still
Super Sperse, and Sheer Sperse lines. said Mr. Christopher Nork, Senior Vice using non-nanoparticle sizes,” said
President of LBB Specialties Care. Mr. Yannick Rigg, a founding member
“Vizor has over 50 years of expe- of Vizor.
rience supplying ingredients to the Vizor specialises in the develop-
personal care and sun care markets. ment and industrial-scale production “LBB Specialties’ existing port-
We are excited to bring this expertise of mineral-based sunscreen actives at folio of high-quality bio-active ingredi-
to our customer base, as these products its manufacturing facility in Middlesex ents for skin, hair, and colour appli-
meet global consumer demand with key County, New Jersey. The company’s cations also perfectly complements
patented technologies and ingredients newly expanded R&D lab is in Brook- Super Zinc sunscreen actives line,” he
delivering superior SPF protection,” lyn, New York. added.
JGC awarded FEED contract for green hydrogen &

methylcyclohexane project in Malaysia

Japan’s JGC Corporation, which the State Government of Sarawak, one of the most efficient forms of hydro-
operates the overseas engineering, Malaysia, are planning to establish a CO - gen transportation, for marine transpor-
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procurement, and construction (EPC) free hydrogen supply chain in which tation to sites in Japan.
business of the JGC Group, has been the CO -free hydrogen produced using
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awarded the Front End Engineering electricity from renewable energy sour- The green hydrogen plant will pro-
Design (FEED) for a green hydrogen and ces from hydroelectric power plants is duce approximately 90-ktpa of CO -
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methylcyclohexane (MCH) production converted to MCH. free hydrogen for conversion to MCH.
plant in Malaysia by Eneos Corporation Of the hydrogen produced, 2-ktpa will
and Sumitomo Corporation. MCH is a liquid at room temperature be supplied to local users.
and pressure, having 1/500 the volume
The Japanese conglomerates – Eneos of hydrogen gas. It is characterised by JGC said it has consistently provided
and Sumitomo – in collaboration with ease of handling, including storage and support for this project, starting from the
SEDC Energy, a company operated by transportation. According to JGC, it is feasibility study.
Clariant closes acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Swiss speciality chemicals company, CEO of Clariant, said, “The complemen- April 2, 2024. “I extend a warm welcome
Clariant, has completed the acquisition tarity in customer portfolio, product port- to 190 highly qualified professionals as
of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, the cosmetics folio, and regional strongholds and capa- our new colleagues at Clariant. We jointly
ingredients business of IFF for an enterprise bilities in R&D and in marketing make the look forward to exciting growth opportu-
value (EV) of $810-mn (around Swiss combination of Clariant and Lucas Meyer nities and expect to increase annual sales
Francs (CHF) 720-mn). Purchase price Cosmetics a leading solutions provider for to $180-mn in 2028 from around $100-mn
will be subject to customary net debt and high value personal care brands.” Clariant currently,” informed Mr. Christian Vang,
working capital adjustments. Commenting will consolidate Lucas Meyer Cosmetics President of the Clariant Business Unit
on the development, Mr. Conrad Keijzer, in its Business Unit Care Chemicals as of Care Chemicals, and the Americas region.

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