Archives for February 23, 2006

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Henkel buys P&G deodorant business

By  Simon Pitman

German consumer goods group Henkel is aiming to strengthen its cosmetic and toiletries operations with the purchase of Gillette's Right Guard deodorant business in the US, a deal that forms part of requirements to comply with US monopoly laws...

Rexam set to acquire pump maker

By  Simon Pitman

Rexam and Airspray have jointly announced a take-over bid that will see the UK-based packaging giant offering €146 million to buy up the Netherlands-based manufacturer of pump sprays. The move will strengthen Rexam's position in both the plastics and...