Acquisitions shake up ethnic hair-care industry

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June and July were marked by acquisitions in the hair-care industry. Five of the top seven manufacturers in the $1.2 billion ethnic hair-care industry were affected. Revlon bought New Rochelle, NY-based A.P. Products. L'Oreal acquired Chicago, IL-based Soft Sheen. Savannah, GA-based Carson bought Chicago,IL-based Johnson Products. The moves show that mass market competitors are beginning to recognize the importance of ethnic peoducts in the global marketplace.

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June and July were marked by acquisitions in the hair-care industry affecting 5 of the top 7 manuf in $1.2 bil ethnic line

Acquisitions & mergers, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Hair Preparations, Hair care preparations, Article

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Study Finds Scattered Successes for Molecular Modeling

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A recent study by the WTEC panel on Applications of Molecular and Materials Modeling revealed that 100 research and development organizations are clusters of such groups focus on key research areas. The panel also found that Europe focuses on kinetics while other region's research is less publicized.

Science & research, Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Research, Chemicals, Chemical industry

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Finding value in transferred technology

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Technological innovations of research and development companies are marketed utilizing the internet.

Strategy & planning, On-Line Information Services, Marketing procedures, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Manufacturing processes, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, New Electronic Marketing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Usage, Marketing, Online services, Internet services, Toiletries industry, Licensing agreements, Procter & Gamble Co., Consumer goods industry, PG, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Technological innovations

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