Lucas Meyer Cosmetics By Clariant Unveils New Beauty Collaboration House, Marking A New Era In Cosmetic Innovation

• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant announces successful launch of Beauty Collaboration House near Los Angeles, opened on December 10th, dedicated to co-creating innovative cosmetic formulations with customers
• The new facility showcases Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant’s ingredients, fostering collaborative product development in the high-value cosmetic ingredients market
• This customer-centric innovation hub emphasizes hands-on collaboration and setting new standards in the beauty and personal care sector

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant announces the opening of its new Beauty Collaboration House near Los Angeles, California. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to revolutionize the way cosmetic formulations and concepts are developed, emphasizing direct collaboration with the specific needs from customers in this region.

The Beauty Collaboration House embodies the company’s commitment to customer-centric innovation in the beauty and personal care sector. The facility’s name emphasizes the ‘LAB’ component, highlighting its role as a collaborative space where customers work hand-in-hand with inhouse experts to develop new cosmetic formulations using active and functional ingredients as well as exotic oils, butters and clays offered by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant.

Christian Vang, President of Clariant’s Business Unit Care Chemicals and the Americas region, stated, “The opening of this new facility on December 10th marked a significant shift in how we approach cosmetic innovation. It’s not just about showcasing our ingredients; it’s about working alongside our customers to create the next generation of beauty products. We’re thrilled with the positive response and collaborative energy we’ve seen in just the first few weeks of operation.”

The opening of the Beauty Collaboration House follows the recent integration of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics into Clariant, a move that significantly strengthens Clariant’s position in the specialty chemical industry and expands its footprint in North America. This strategic step aligns with Clariant’s purpose-led growth strategy and its goal to accelerate customer-driven innovation.

“By combining our personal care ingredients portfolio with Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, we’ve created a unique opportunity for collaborative formulation development,” Vang added. “In this fast-paced world of beauty and personal care, we’re not just keeping pace with the market; we’re setting a new standard for customer collaboration.”

The Beauty Collaboration House is expected to drive remarkable growth. The company aims to increase annual sales from around $100 million currently to $180 million by 2028, leveraging this new collaborative approach to product development. Vang also highlighted the value of the experienced team from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, noting their excellent track record and the invaluable expertise they bring to this new collaborative venture.

The Beauty Collaboration House is set to become a crucible for creativity and a launchpad for breakthroughs in the cosmetics industry. It will serve as a space where boundaries are pushed, conventions are challenged, and the next generation of cosmetic formulations are created in close collaboration with valued customers.

“At Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, it is imperative that we align our strategy with local industry trends. The indie brand landscape also involves key players such as consultants and contract manufacturers. One of our objectives is to establish direct connections with them and with the emerging brands,” comments Jackie Kim, Sales Director North America at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics.

As Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant opens the doors to this new facility, it invites customers to experience a new level of partnership in cosmetic formulation, blending innovative ingredients with the creative vision of beauty brands.

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Clariant Begins Construction Of Second High Performance Additives Production Line In Cangzhou, China

• Commencement ceremony held for expansion of original production line for high-end stabilizer additives jointly operated by Clariant and Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd.
• High quality, excellent reputation and full capacity achieved by first production line since launching in 2021
• New facility manufacturing unique multifunctional Nylostab S-EED additive will enhance quality and features of nylon products with surging demand from the local nylon application markets

Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED. The new, second production line in the Hebei Province of China, will jointly be owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. A commencement ceremony for the site was today hosted by the leadership teams of the two companies.

“We are excited to take our partnership with Beijing Tiangang to the next level by breaking ground on a second production line in Cangzhou today. The continued investment from Clariant demonstrates our commitment to the Chinese market and reaffirms our strong belief in the prospects of local industries such as textiles and fibers, automotive and packaging,” said Zhigang Miao, Clariant’s Global Head of Polymer Solutions, Additives Polymer Solutions.

For three years, since the launch of the first joint-venture site in 2021, the production site has achieved full capacity, earning it an excellent reputation as a strong local facility with established international background and expertise. With construction of the new production line now commencing, success is expected to reach new highs.

“We feel privileged to deepen our partnership with Clariant further through the expansion of this already very successful production site. Since the beginning of our joint venture we have enjoyed wonderful cooperation with Clariant and among our staff. We hope the new production line will offer local industries and our customers in China even more advanced additives solutions,” says Mr. Gang Liu, Executive Director of Tiangang.

The new production line beginning construction today will specialize in the manufacturing of Clariant’s unique multifunctional Nylostab S-EED additive that is highly compatible with nylons by molecular recognition. Its excellent process stability at high temperatures results in less filament breakage during spinning processes and enhances productivity by reducing cycle time for injection molding processes.

“The success of our first joint-venture production site in Cangzhou has undoubtedly paved the way for our new facility today. We’re confident that our new multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED, produced at the new site, will have a good number of application areas across the core nylon value chain, which is seeing a surge in capacity expansion and demand particularly from the textile and engineering plastics industry here in China,” says Sandra Schneider, Clariant’s Head of Operations & Supply Chain Additives.

The upstream Chinese nylon industry is expanding rapidly, driving an increase in demand for high- end additives such as Nylostab S-EED. This multifunctional additive is capable of upgrading the quality of nylon products through enhanced colour stability, heat resistance and composite compatibility during the manufacturing process, resulting in overall higher productivity.

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Gift Carding Responsibly – What Brands Need To Know

The global gift card market was valued at 984.3 billion in 2023. By 2030 that value is expected to reach a staggering 3.09 trillion.

Behind this exciting growth is a mounting environmental challenge. Most of those cards are currently printed on non-recyclable PVC plastic with an associated carbon emission impact of 46.97gCO2e per card when digitally printed. When digitally printed on a paper based substrate the figure is just 4.28gCO2e per card.

But for brands the benefits of digitally printing paper based gift cards extend far beyond the environmental advantages. They include:

• True cost of ownership – with digital print you order only what you need, when you need it. There is no tying up of budget. There is no need to put cash on a pallet as there is no unused stock to store. The risk of obsolescence is reduced.
• Faster speed to market – digital print and production supports faster design, creation, approval, and production of short runs. This allows brands to be highly creative in generating interest in short term or reactive promotions, for example.
• Enhanced customer engagement – with the ability to personalize and adapt content on a piece by piece basis brands can connect more with customers. They can elevate their customer experience and explore exciting ways to reinforce awareness, relevance, and loyalty.
• Highly targeted application – Gift card designs can be regionalized to promote specific offers, or in recognition of significant cultural dates. They can also be event focused.

We have been working with a huge variety of brands who see the value of their gift cards – which are often single use – being fully recyclable and manufactured with a 91% reduction in their carbon footprint.

We have been helping them adapt their thinking to how short run card production can enable them to interact differently by offering a customized experience – something that makes their customers feel valued.

Brands have also been exploring ways this approach to card creation can help them connect with staff members for seasonal gifting or intercompany activities.

All of this is made possible by digitally printing high quality personalization on a carefully selected high caliper substrate with the RICOH Pro C9500 digital sheet fed press, supported by intelligent software capabilities.

Thanks to the Co-innovation we have undertaken with Ricoh, brands can confidently move away from the mass production model of offset print to a digital on demand, lean, supply chain. They can print according to actual sales data, rather than forecast data, by using relevant, real time figures. They can be highly creative with a premium, luxurious look and feel.

Chat to us or Ricoh to see how cost effective production of responsibly produced gift cards can help reinforce your brand’s core values.

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Tag Systems UK Spearheads Sustainable Gift And Loyalty Card Innovation With Investment In A RICOH PRO C9500

Ricoh And Green Gift Cards Partnership Bears Fruit

Leading global gift and loyalty card specialist Tag Systems UK (member of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS), is spearheading an innovative approach to sustainable gift and loyalty card production following investment in a Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour sheet fed press.

Operating from a 120,000 sq. ft. Visa and MasterCard secure facility in Lancashire England, Tag Systems UK has been co-innovating with Green Gift Cards, a British developer of environmentally friendly cards, to produce a wide range of sustainable options, on Ricoh’s Pro C9500 technology. The result is the creation of new long term opportunities in the production of gift and loyalty cards.

Valued at $984.3 billion in 2023, the global gift card market is expected to reach a huge $3.09 trillion by 2030. But much of the production is plastic based. Nat West Bank research found that the lack of recycling options meant more than 76 million cards, or 380 tonnes of plastic waste went to landfill between 2017 and 2023 in Great Britain alone.

It is not only disposal that is an environmental challenge. Most cards are currently printed on non recyclable PVC plastic that have an associated carbon emission impact of 46.97gCO2e per card when digitally printed. Cards that are digitally printed on a paper based substrate are fully recyclable and have a carbon emission impact of just 4.28gCO2e each*.

To date production of rigid, high caliper, digitally printed paper based stock was not possible on dry toner presses, but the latest technology evolution of the Pro C9500 now enables printing on a range of Ricoh approved papers of up to 800 micron.

This versatile and responsive digital production process also supports the profitable and cost effective provision of short runs, targeted offers, and localized promotion with inline personalization and coding capabilities.

Ronnie Hart, President, Tag Systems UK (member of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS), comments: “It is clear the gift card market is ready for this innovative solution that has been co-created with Green Gift Cards and Ricoh. It can help brands deliver the same high quality, vibrant and attractive product, but in a responsible way that enables them to achieve their sustainable goals. They can also develop cost efficient short run, responsive, customized offerings that connect more engagingly to improve consumer experience and foster loyalty.”

The crisp, vibrant, sharp, details possible present opportunities for the production of a wide range of applications as well. These range from premium thick media brochures and bespoke luxury packaging to compostable food cartons, high impact direct mail inserts, and eyecatching point of purchase.

Data for customised production can be managed by FusionPro for versioning and personalization, while RICOH ProcessDirector and Green Gift Cards’ own web to print solution JARVIS enable companies to create gift card orders, at any time, via a fast, intuitive step by step process.  They can also track progress in real time. This saves time, speeds up proofing to production, eliminates unnecessary costs, and ensures the client has control over the whole process.

Erwin Busselot, Director Business Innovation & Solutions, Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe, says: “This new opportunity has been developed through co-innovation with all three parties – each of whom are leaders in their fields. The result is a clear approach to market for the production of sustainable gift cards that have a greatly reduced environmental impact compared to their plastic alternatives. Tag Systems UK is the latest of a growing number of clients in Europe and further afield take advantage of this wonderful high margin opportunity, particularly with the enhanced Pro C9500 and improved software capabilities.”

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