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CONTENTS 6 NEWS
24 HAIR CARE
Waterless formulations for eco-friendly products
Wacker Biotech introduces Libatec
Investment in antimalarial treatment to combat resistance Firmenich moves into renewable ingredients
26 INDUSTRY TALK How connected is your manufacturing in 2020?
9 EVENTS HPCI SA expo and Coschem conference join forces once again In-cosmetics Global postponed to end-June
14 BEAUTY INNOVATIONS
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Bring a little
28 PACKAGING PROFILES
Baralan brings 'Made in Italy' to the world
New plastic squeeze tubes from Designa
Rotolabel pushes boundaries in sustainability
bling to the bathroom
Gentle, natural exfoliation active to brighten skin o6 Agencies reveals its new logo and strategic direction Tips to dazzle bath and body care products
20 PHARMA FOCUS: TABLETTING & ENCAPSULATION
22
Hersol installs a high-speed encapsulation machine
I Holland discusses dwell time in
tablet production
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Combatting COVID-19
requires a worldwide research effort
How does dwell time impact tablet manufacturing?
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FROM THE EDITOR
Africa can survive COVID-19
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PHARMACEUTICAL & COSMETIC REVIEW AFRICA
THE TEAM EDITORIAL
Editor: Abby Vorster +27 (0)11 877 6038 abby.vorster@newmedia.co.za Layout & Design: Naresh Budraj Sub-editor: Katrien Smit Contributors: Rob Blanchard, Antony Bourne, Elena Cañadas, Raquel Delgado, Alicia Gimenez, Laia González, Olga Laporta, Karen Maier
ince the eradication of the West
effective means of exfoliation to address
African Ebola virus epidemic,
hyperpigmentation, global fragrance trends
ADVERTISING
which occurred between 2013
relevant to the African market and how to
and 2016, Africa is now on a collision
use special effect pigments to add some
Sales Executive: Carla Melless +27 (0)83 260 6060 carla.melless@newmedia.co.za
course with COVID-19. According to www.covidvisualizer.com, almost all of
sparkle to bath and body products. Tabletting and encapsulation come
Africa’s 54 countries have reported cases
under the spotlight in our pharma focus.
of the coronavirus, with the pandemic
Turn to page 20 to read about the new
set to have drastic consequences on the
high-speed, fully automated encapsulation
continent. Although this is only the start for
machine installed at Hersol Manufacturing
Africa, many countries are already feeling
Laboratories, and on page 22, Rob
the impact of the disruptions in global
Blanchard of I Holland investigates the
supply chains.
way in which dwell time impacts on
Shortages in basic consumers goods are
tablet manufacturing.
Sales Executive: Anita Raath +27 (0)82 976 6541 anita.raath@newmedia.co.za Sales Executive: Candida Giambo-Kruger +27 (0)71 438 1918 candida.giambo-kruger@newmedia.co.za INTERNATIONAL SALES Germany/Austria/Switzerland: Eisenacher Medien Erhardt Eisenacher +49 228 249 9860 info@eisenacher-medien.de Italy: Ngcombroker Giacomo Rotunno +39 370 101 4694 g.rotunno@ngcombroker.com
evident and healthcare systems are under
We take a look at the growing demand
more pressure than ever, as a result of their
for waterless formulations in our hair care
high external dependence on medical
feature on page 24. Waterless beauty
and pharmaceutical imports. According
products are formulated with botanical
to a recent report from the United Nations
ingredients and oils, instead of large
Taiwan: Ringier Trade Media Sydney Lai +886 4 2329 7318 sydneylai@ringier.com.hk
Economic Commission for Africa, 80% of
quantities of water. They are also a great
CIRCULATION
pharmaceutical products used in Africa are
way for brands to meet consumers’
imported from Europe, India and China.
environmental responsibility and
Circulation Manager: Felicity Garbers felicity.garbers@newmedia.co.za
sustainability needs.
PUBLISHING TEAM
Despite these challenges, experts believe that Africa will survive the coronavirus
Please be sure to check out the
General Manager: Dev Naidoo
pandemic, just as it survived Ebola. Yet,
packaging profiles on page 28. This
Production Controller: Mandy Ackerman
African leaders need to act swiftly, adopting
newly launched feature offers a
Art Director: David Kyslinger
strategic interventions such as the total
comprehensive overview of three leading
travel ban instituted in Morocco, the
packaging suppliers.
national lockdown implemented in South
The P&C Review Africa team wishes our
Africa and strict social distancing and
valued readers and clients good health,
containment strategies underway in various
safety, resilience and
countries worldwide.
positivity during the
And once the pandemic is behind us,
uncertain times
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brought about by
to implement the long-awaited free trade
the spread of the
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zones. This will help so many of the suppliers
coronavirus.
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and manufacturers featured in this edition of P&C Review Africa to overcome the short-
Take care and enjoy
term economic impact of the pandemic.
the read!
In our beauty innovations feature on page 14, you can read about an active botanical ingredient that offers a mild yet
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SAMI-SABINSA GROUP SCOOPS THREE IMPRESSIVE AWARDS
NEWS
WACKER BIOTECH INTRODUCES LIBATEC Wacker Biotech’s facility in Amsterdam where LMPs are produced in large stainless steel fermenters
ON 28 FEBRUARY, the Sami-Sabinsa Group was honoured with three awards by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at the third edition of its Beauty, Wellness and Personal Care Awards, in New Delhi. ASSOCHAM acknowledged the group’s founder and chairman, Dr Muhammed Majeed, for his immense
WACKER BIOTECH IS now marketing its
of LMPs at Wacker Biotech are based on an efficient,
contribution to shaping the Indian cosmeceutical
technology platform for developing and manufacturing
comprehensive production platform known as Libatec.
industry, by presenting him with the Legend of Natural
live microbial products (LMPs) under the brand name Libatec.
The first step in manufacturing LMPs is to grow bacteria in a culture medium in small bioreactors.
LMPs are a promising class of therapeutic products,
Cosmeceuticals award. The group also received accolades for Best
This is followed by fermentation in larger reactors,
Personal Care Product of the Year 2020 for its premium
which open the door to new medical treatments.
during which the actual production of micro-organisms
beauty product, Johara Turmeric Bath Soap, and Best
The Wacker group is bundling its biopharmaceutical
takes place. In a multi-stage process, the organisms
Cosmetic Ingredient Manufacturer of the Year for
activities within Wacker Biotech, a contract
obtained are subsequently separated from
Sami Labs.
development and manufacturing organisation, notable
undesirable constituents, and then purified and
for its innovative technologies.
concentrated. One of the many challenges in the LMP
from ASSOCHAM. The Ayurveda-based approach to
LMPs, or pharmaceuticals that contain living
"It’s a tremendous honour to receive this award
production process is that sterile filtration is not an
cosmetics has inspired formulations containing herbs
micro-organisms, are an area of growing interest
option, since LMPs consist of living micro-organisms,
and other natural ingredients that form an integral
for many manufacturers. The purpose of these live
which would not survive the process. The final step
part of daily skin care regimens. Highly regarded and
actives is to cure or prevent a wide variety of diseases,
involves converting the finished LMP to a stable form,
valued, these products reaffirm the vast knowledge of
including infectious diseases, cancer, inflammatory and
followed by dispensing, packaging and preparing it
the ancient Indian traditional system of medicine by
metabolic diseases, dermatological diseases and more.
for transport. A fill and finish plant, including freeze-
providing excellent results. Johara is a scientifically-
drying equipment (lyophilisation), is available for this
driven brand crafted from years of meticulous research
medications from laboratory direct to a clinical setting.
purpose at the Amsterdam site. "This allows us to offer
and utilising time-tested botanical ingredients," says
This will generate major growth opportunities for us
a completely closed production system, which is a
Dr Majeed. The Sami-Sabinsa Group was previously
as a microbial contract manufacturer and for our
deciding factor in meeting the quality requirements
honoured by ASSOCHAM and the Johara Cosmetics
customers," says Dr Susanne Leonhartsberger, MD of
of regulatory agencies and our customers,"
division in 2018.
Wacker Biotech. The development and production
Dr Leonhartsberger concludes.•
"What we have here is a new generation of
ASSOCHAM’s Beauty, Wellness and Personal Care Awards celebrate those who have consistently met
INTEGRA UNVEILS INNOVATIVE HIGH VOLUME PIPETTES Integra’s new high volume pipettes in action
volume multichannel pipettes – especially
the unique beauty and wellness needs of multicultural Indians. The star-studded event recognises individuals, organisations and brands that have achieved excellence in the fields of cosmetics, wellness and personal care.•
useful for cell culture applications. The manually actuated plunger allows you to generate significantly more force for aspirating and dispensing than an electronic pipette, making them perfect for vigorous mixing and breaking up cell pellets. The new pipettes retain the same
WITH THE LAUNCH of two new Evolve
beneficial features of the Evolve pipette
manual pipettes, Integra Biosciences is
range, including quick set dials that allow
expanding its comprehensive collection
volumes to be set in the blink of an eye, and
of pipettes. The new pipettes consist of
a lightweight ergonomic design for more
high volume eight and 12 channel options
comfortable and productive pipetting.
offering a market leading capacity of 1 250µl per channel. The incredibly popular Evolve family
All Evolve pipettes use Integra’s GripTip pipette tips. The range also includes a
Dr Majeed received the award from Sandeep Marwah, chancellor at AAFT University of Media & Art, and Jennifer Graham, spouse of Nadir Patel of the Canadian High Commission of India
number of specialty tips aimed at cellular
already offers users a full assortment of
applications, such as 1 250µl short tips – for
single, eight, 12 and 16 channel manual
more ergonomic pipetting – and wide bore
96/384 – a compact, affordable and
pipettes, covering a volume range of 0.2
tips, which help to eliminate cell shearing
easy to use solution for 24, 96 and 384
to 5 000µl.
and aid pipetting of viscous solutions.
channel pipetting. This model enables filling,
The latest additions have been developed in response to customers’ requests for large
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For higher throughput cell-based applications, Integra also offers the VIAFLO
mixing or seeding of an entire plate in one dispense. •
NEWS
LIPIDOR AND AURENA LABS COLLABORATE ON DISINFECTANT SPRAY PRODUCTION
Testing, in line with European standards EN 1500 and EN 14476, showed the disinfectant spray provides
WITH THE ONGOING spread of COVID-19,
customers in Europe as well as certain markets in
effective killing of bacteria as
caused by the new coronavirus, demand for
Asia. There is a great deal of interest from the market
well as both enveloped and
disinfectants has snowballed and many products are
for this product category. Skin Disinfection Spray will
non-enveloped viruses.
facing supply shortages.
be available in 50mℓ and 100mℓ bottles and can
Lipidor previously developed Skin Disinfection
also be offered to customers on a private label basis.
Spray for hand and skin disinfection, based on
"The disinfectant spray is based on our patented
"We are pleased to be able to offer this effective product that
its patented technology. The company has now
Akvano technology. In addition to effectively killing
hopefully can make everyday
decided, in cooperation with Aurena Laboratories,
viruses, bacteria and fungi through its alcohol
life easier for those who move in virus-exposed
to start producing the spray. As part of this initiative,
content, it moisturises and softens the skin. It can
environments and want to reduce the risk of
10 000 spray bottles will be donated to areas in
be used repeatedly, even on sensitive skin," says
virus infection," notes Magnus Hedman, chairman
China particularly affected by COVID-19. Aurena
Jan Holmbäck, CSO of Lipidor, which will receive
of the board and business development director for
Laboratories will offer the Skin Disinfection Spray to
licensing revenues on sales.
Aurena Laboratories.•
Mondi sets sight on fully biodegradable nonwoven for wipes
A GLOBAL LEADER in packaging and paper, Mondi has developed a new
"The innovative technology means we can produce
Carded Airlaid Carded (CAC) line to create a more sustainable three-layer same as
100% biodegradable, high-performance
above. This can be used for personal hygiene and cleaning purposes. This new line
nonwovens for wipes that are more
will use 100% cellulose content, including viscose and pulp from certified sources,
accessible, and we are looking forward
resulting in a nonwoven material that is fully biodegradable.
to introducing this to the market," explains
The new technology being employed for the planned CAC line – located at
Kelly Wright, Mondi’s product expert for
Mondi’s plant in Ascania, Germany – will make it possible to combine three layers
personal care
into a highly functional and stable composite material. This will deliver optimal
and components.
absorption and lotion load for high-quality biodegradable wipes and uses fewer resources than comparable carded mono-structures. The technology will be able
The new line is set to be fully operational by 2021. •
to produce the entire sustainable nonwoven material in-line, while enabling hydroembossing to increase softness and improve cleaning power. Mondi’s vision is to contribute to a better world, and its focus lies in producing innovative products that are sustainable by design.
Samples of the new sustainable nonwoven material will be presented at Index 2020, at Mondi’s booth 1560, taking place in Geneva from 20 to 23 October
MAJOR INVESTMENT IN ANTIMALARIAL TREATMENT HOPES TO COMBAT RESISTANCE THE EUROPEAN & Developing Countries
Gabon, Germany, Mozambique, Spain and Uganda.
and European expertise to conduct these projects
Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) awarded a fresh
In addition to Novartis, other pharmaceutical
to address unmet needs, but also support the
grant to the new PAMAfrica research consortium
companies may join the consortium as partners.
training and development of the next generation
led by Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV).
The PAMAfrica research consortium will conduct
of leaders in clinical malaria research in Africa,"
The consortium will support the development of
three clinical trials, supporting efforts to build
explains Dr Timothy Wells, chief scientific
new treatments for malaria in the most at-risk
clinical capacity and train scientists across Africa.
officer of MMV and the coordinator of the
populations, including babies, patients with severe
"All three of these research projects address
PAMAfrica group.
malaria, and those with drug-resistant infections.
areas of urgent need in malaria treatment.
The EDCTP grant of €21.9 million is to be matched
Antimalarial drug resistance, originally seen in
World Health Organization (WHO) and the Lancet
by funding from MMV, Novartis and partners. Over
Southeast Asia, is being reported in Africa and may
Commission have made it clear that defeating
five years, the grant will support the development of
threaten current treatments. It is important to have
malaria will demand new tools, including new and
a portfolio of projects executed under the umbrella
new therapies that are active against this emerging
better medicines. The 2019 WHO World Malaria
of the PAMAfrica research consortium. Clinical trial
threat of resistance. The work on infants and in
Report states that global malaria deaths are
capabilities in Africa will also be strengthened to
severe malaria areas is groundbreaking in bringing
declining at a slower rate than in recent years
ensure each site involved can effectively operate
medicines to this neglected group.
and highlights the need for improved interventions
to ICH-GCP regulatory standards. The consortium includes research organisations from Burkina Faso,
Thanks to this critical support from EDCTP, we are not only able to bring together the necessary African
Recent reports on Malaria Eradication from the
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NEWS
Firmenich to become a key player in renewable ingredients Firmenich. We share the same passion for our customers and sustainability, as well as strong family values," says Patrick Firmenich, chairman of the Firmenich board. "DRT will strengthen our leading perfumery and ingredients business, enabling us to offer our customers the world’s best palette of renewable and sustainable ingredients," notes Gilbert Ghostine, Firmenich’s CEO. "DRT will bring new capabilities in health and nutrition, cosmetics, as well as a number of new markets, including adhesives, coatings and agriculture. This acquisition reinforces our presence in France, our second-largest market, where we have been established for more than 120 years. I look forward to partnering with all our customers to support their THE GLOBAL PRODUCER of fragrances and flavours recently announced its
transformation for a sustainable future."
plans to acquire Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques (DRT). DRT is a world leader
DRT develops sustainable, renewable and naturally derived ingredients from
in plant-based chemistry, mainly from pine trees, and is one of the leading suppliers
terpenes and rosin derivatives, offering green alternatives for a range of applications
globally of high quality, renewable ingredients.
and markets. The family owned company, based in France, is known for its access to
"I am thrilled to bring DRT’s unique capabilities for developing sustainable ingredients to Firmenich. This proposed combination builds on our business
sustainable raw materials, best in class extraction and distillation capabilities, and advanced innovation processes. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The proposed transaction
partnership of more than 30 years and our established track record of successful codevelopment in a long-standing joint venture. We thank Ardian and Tikehau Capital
remains subject to several conditions, including consultation with the relevant
for their strong stewardship. We are delighted to welcome all DRT colleagues to
employee representatives and customary approvals by antitrust authorities. •
COMBATTING COVID-19 REQUIRES A WORLDWIDE RESEARCH EFFORT LEADING DATA AND analytics company,
TCM to standard health
GlobalData has analysed several of the
education is more
largest COVID-19 clinical trials in terms of
effective than health
participant size.
education alone in
"GDCT0379047 (ChiCTR2000029573) and
preventing COVID-19.
GDCT0379500 (ChiCTR2000029602) are
This trial is located in
the two largest coronavirus trials, with both
Hubei, China and is
trials aiming to recruit 600 participants,"
sponsored by the Hubei
says Mohamed Abukar, clinical trials
Hospital of Traditional
analyst at GlobalData.
Chinese Medicine in
Trial GDCT0379047, an interventional
collaboration with the
planned Phase IV trial, tests the efficacy
State Administration
and safety of a recombinant cytokine
of Traditional Chinese
gene-derived protein injection combined
Medicine.
with Umifenovir (Arbidol), Lopinavir/
"Evidently, a substantial
Litonavir. The study aims to combine the
research effort has been
immunostimulatory effects of the cytokine
geared toward therapies
gene-derived protein injection with the anti-
utilising Umifenovir, or
viral properties of Umifenovir and Lopinavir/
TCM with four of the top
Litonavir against COVID-19. This trial is
five clinical trials involving
located in Zhejiang, China and is sponsored
these agents. Yet, to
by the Zhejiang University School of Medicine
effectively combat the
Hospital 1 in collaboration with Jiehua
disease, a greater level
group, a real estate Fortune Global 500
Biotechnology (Qingdao).
of research and collaboration is required
company, aims to improve collaborative
worldwide. Currently an overwhelming
efforts by awarding a joint US$115 million
ongoing Phase 0 study, aims to test the
amount of the research is being conducted
grant to Harvard and Guangzhou Institute
preventative effects of Traditional Chinese
in China, which may limit the scope of
of Respiratory Disease, with the principle
medicine (TCM) against COVID-19. This
potential therapies being investigated,"
aim of enhancing diagnostic methods and
study aims to determine if the addition of
Abukar points out. "China Evergrande
treatment options of COVID-19." •
Trial GDCT0379500, an interventional
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HPCI SOUH AFRICA OFFERS ACCESS TO AN IMPORTANT GROWTH MARKET
The second edition of HPCI South Africa will again be held in conjunction with the annual scientific conference of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Coschem). Both events are scheduled to take place in South Africa on 9 and 10 September at Gallagher Convention Centre, located in Gauteng.
H
PCI is exclusively devoted to
Coschem has announced the call
abstracts for the home care seminar.
ingredients for home and
for papers and posters for the annual
personal care products,
scientific conference. If you are interested
call high-level technical presentations,
The organisers have announced the
particularly those unique to
in presenting a paper or poster at
showcasing latest research and
the African continent. The expo made
the conference, kindly send an email
results that highlight advancements in
its debut in South Africa in 2019, where
to bridget@coschem.co.za for more
ingredients, formulations, legislation and
it opened with 87 exhibitors, including
information on submitting your abstract.
safety pertinent to the home care market.
representation from international
The deadline for submissions is 22 June.
companies, and was attended by more
Conference registrations are also open
The deadline for title and abstract submissions is 31 May; notifications of
than 500 experts and buyers from the
with the early bird registration rate on
acceptance will be distributed by 15 June.
household products and personal care
offer until 17 July. Another highlight of the
Interested parties should send an email to
markets. Visitors and exhibitors were
conference is the annual gala dinner,
sonja.schulte@vincentz.net to submit their
equally satisfied with this premiere.
which takes place on 10 September at
title and abstract of 250 words.
The 2020 instalment of the exhibition
Montecasino in Johannesburg, South
The Coschem Conference together
provides an ideal opportunity for
Africa. The theme for this year’s gala
with the HPCI South Africa exhibition offer
African and international suppliers,
dinner is the Greatest Showman.
a truly exclusive and unique opportunity
manufacturers and agents to network
to meet peers from many African
whilst stimulating growth and trade. As
SAFETY ASSESSOR SEMINAR
countries and gain new insights in the
South Africa is the gateway to Africa,
Additional educational content will be
innovations of the industry. Exhibitors can
participants from all over the continent
provided by the DGK/IKW safety assessor
also book space.•
as well as a global contingency are
seminar. This seminar is organised with
expected to visit this year’s expo.
the support of the Cosmetic, Toiletries &
Major South African and international
Fragrance Association South Africa.
suppliers have already announced their participation.
HOME CARE IN FOCUS New in 2020 at HPCI South Africa is a
SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
seminar on the show floor, devoted
The Coschem scientific conference will
exclusively to detergents and home
offer an extensive programme of lectures
care products. At this exclusive event,
focusing on the dissemination of scientific
the latest developments in surfactants
information, in line with the theme ‘2020
and sustainable formulations for
The Beauty Odyssey’. Speakers from South
household products will be introduced.
Africa and other global markets will share
Innovative exhibiting companies as
presentations outlining new research,
well as academic or governmental
developments and new materials that
research institutes are invited and
can be brought to market.
strongly encouraged to submit
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REASONS TO ATTEND HPCI SOUTH AFRICA:
• keep on top of ingredients trends •c ompare and source new products and services • s ave time and minimise formulation costs •g ain access to industry thought leaders • network and connect with peers • fuel your creativity.
Visit www.hpci-events.com/southafrica for more information.
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In-cosmetics
celebrates 30 years of innovation The world’s leading cosmetics and personal care event, incosmetics Global is set to break records when it returns to Barcelona for its 30th Birthday. In light of COVID-19, the original show dates have been rescheduled to 30 June to 2 July.
C
INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS
athy Laporte, portfolio director
and Amsterdam. The world-renowned
at Reed Exhibitions, says:
event – which welcomed over 12 000
As one of the most popular areas at
‘The health and safety of our
visitors in 2019 – offers R&D professionals
the show is the Innovation Zone.
exhibitors, visitors and staff are
an unrivalled opportunity to source
This offers visitors a dedicated area to
our number one priority. After many weeks
the latest ingredients, network with key
source ground-breaking materials for
monitoring the evolving situation around
suppliers and learn about the trends
future formulations.
COVID-19 and the notices issued by the
shaping the beauty and personal
World Health Organization and other
care industry.
relevant governments and authorities
Providing a sensory experience on the expo floor, attendees can test, feel and smell ingredients and formulations
from the region, and in close coordination
AN INTERNATIONAL LINE-UP
with all partners involved, we have
At the centre of the event is an
inspiration for their upcoming creations.
decided to postpone the event to June.’
exceptional line-up of exhibitors, many
They can also discover innovative
of which return year on year to showcase
pigments and associated technologies
difficult because of the major importance
their latest innovative ingredients and
at the Make-Up Bar. Through a range of
of this event to the personal care industry.
services at the show. For its debut, in-
ingredient display pods, visitors can find
cosmetics (as it was originally called)
the latest advancements in sustainable
action for all involved to ensure we can
hosted just 60 exhibitors – a number
raw materials at the interactive
deliver a high-quality business event later
which has grown significantly, with 843
Sustainability Corner.
in the year which provides value to both
companies taking part in the 2019 edition.
our exhibitors and attendees. We look
Continuing this momentum, this year the
ingredient experts from the likes of Evonik
forward to returning to Barcelona at the
exhibitor line-up is expected to include
and Azelis, a free to attend programme of
end of June and thank our exhibitors,
95% of the industry’s biggest names,
interactive sessions within the Formulation
partners, suppliers and visitors for their
including the likes of Croda, Ashland
Lab will provide R&D laboratory staff
support during this challenging time,’
and Clariant. The 2020 show is also set
working for cosmetics manufacturers
she adds.
to welcome a host of first-time exhibitors,
with exclusive secrets to put into practice
ensuring visitors have an opportunity to
when formulating.
Laporte says the decision has been
‘We believe it is the best course of
at the Sensory Bar, while finding
Previously hosted by personal care
GLOBAL GROWTH AND MARKET TRENDS
meet suppliers of all levels in the industry.
Growth in the beauty and personal care industry reached a decade high last
LEADING EDUCATION PROGRAMME
year and is set to continue unabated,
The expo has also become synonymous
learning through live demonstrations,
according to Euromonitor. In fact, the
with opportunities to gain extensive
the Fragrance Zone, Testing & Regulation
value of the global cosmetics products
market intelligence as well as trends,
Zone, Lab Zone, specialist country
market is expected to reach USD 805.61
facts, figures, industry analysis and
pavilions, exclusive R&D Tours and the
billion by 2023, propelled by major
research data from all corners of the
exceptionally popular Indie Trail, which
trends such as conscious consumerism,
personal care industry.
launched for the first time at in-cosmetics
advancements in beauty technology and
First launched at the turn of the
Despite the postponement, the comprehensive programme planned for the three days will remain the same, delivering endless, free opportunities for
Global 2019.
the rise of ‘skintellectuals’. It’s against this
millennium, the Marketing Trends Theatre
backdrop that in-cosmetics Global, the
continues to command many of the
on the second day of the 2020 show to
world’s leading personal care ingredients
industry’s foremost thought leaders to
celebrate diversity and inclusivity in the
event, returns to Barcelona in 2020.
share their expertise 20 years on.
worldwide beauty industry, spanning
A comprehensive educational
gender, identity, ethnicity and race.•
The event will be hosted in the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia
programme of Technical Seminars
region for the sixth time in the show’s
also helps attendees find inspiration
three-decade history, having previously
for new product formulations and to
taken place in other major cities across
discover alternative solutions for
Europe, including London, Paris, Milan
existing projects.
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COMPANY FOCUS
An aerial view of AECI’s Chem Park, located in Gauteng, South Africa
At the forefront of FRUGAL INNOVATION As a company that has been around for the last 100 years, AECI knows what it takes to survive in an ever-changing socio-economic environment. Its product portfolio grows and adjusts to the business environment, but its people stay consistent in their commitment and engagement with customers. The team is driven by the ‘AECI Bigger’ values of being bold and engaged, innovative, going green and acting responsibly. This is evident in a series of internal developments, which, in the long run, will benefit people, the planet and the industries it serves.
C
hemSystems, a business of AECI, has always been a strong player
are safe, effective and sustainable. AECI is currently active in 32 countries
in the consumer specialities
within Africa. The AECI Specialty Chemicals
market in South Africa, servicing
business, together with its existing
CHEMSYSTEMS WILL NOW BE TAKING ON A STRONGER AECI IDENTITY WITH THE NEW NAME, AECI SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
over 1 200 customers nationally and
technology partners, will be leveraging
globally. ChemSystems’ 60-year history
AECI’s existing footprint to offer a complete
laboratory, fully equipped to formulate
is built on a reputation of passion and
basket of products to the personal care and
products from start to finish, including
commitment to creating lasting, relevant
home care markets in Africa.
stability testing. This allows the technical team to swiftly test possible product
partnerships with its employees, customers and suppliers. Remaining agile in a tough
SERVICES
replacements, make adjustments to
economic environment is a key strength for
To expand its service offering to customers,
existing customer formulations or
its continued success.
AECI Specialty Chemicals established a
formulate from scratch.
As a proud subsidiary of AECI,
new microbiological testing laboratory in
ChemSystems will now be taking on a
2019. The lab is fully equipped to service a
PRODUCT OFFERING
stronger AECI identity with the new name
variety of industries, offer global regulatory
AECI Specialty Chemicals has always
AECI Specialty Chemicals. The company
advice and a multitude of service options
believed in partnering with the right global
will continue to provide raw materials
for customers.
that meet the changing demands of
According to Jacques Strydom,
the personal care, home care and
technical manager for personal care
pharmaceutical industries.
and home care, the lab was launched
AECI was registered in South Africa
as a support function for customers, to
in 1924 and has been listed on the
perform hygiene audits on their premises
Johannesburg Stock Exchange since 1996.
and advise on applicable disinfectants,
Since inception, partnerships have been
perform preservative challenge tests on
at the heart of its business model – with
final products and also conduct general
customers as well as working closely with its
screenings on product samples to identify
technology partners across the globe. By
possible contamination.
combining core scientific expertise with a
Besides the micro lab, AECI Specialty
deep understanding of market needs, the
Chemicals also has a state-of-the-art
company strives to deliver raw materials that
personal care and home care applications
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DID YOU KNOW?
AECI Specialty Chemicals manufactures emulsifying wax concentrates, which allows cream formulations with as little as four ingredients.
COMPANY FOCUS
suppliers. This not only puts the company
another hot topic for which AECI Specialty
appointments to boost its already diverse
in a position to offer the latest innovations,
Chemicals has been preparing extensively.
and flexible teams, which drive internal
but also allows it to take advantage of the
Polymeric emulsifiers are a big focus,
efficiencies and monitor costs to ensure
technology and expertise at its fingertips to
allowing manufacturers to replace all
the company remains competitive within
advise and formulate with a frugal mindset.
emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and even
the market.
Waterless products, for instance, have
emollients in an emulsion formulation
These teams have extensive product
become a global trend in both developed
(creams/lotions) with a single ingredient,
knowledge and formulation expertise to
and undeveloped countries, due to the
which requires nothing more than water,
assist customers with product development
shortage and imminent scarcity of water.
stirring, fragrance (optional) and a
and frugal innovation to reduce the
AECI Specialty Chemicals offers solid-format
preservative. These products are applicable
complexity and cost of producing products.
surfactants (powder, granules and needles),
to skin creams, lotions and milks as well as
This high level of creativity and expertise are
perfect for soap and shampoo bars, powder
hair masks and serums.
essential to helping customers bring their
face wash and detergent concentrates. Rheology modifiers can also be offered
ideas to life without passing on the costs
A CREATIVE AND DRIVEN TEAM
to consumers.
to create crystal-clear waterless hand
AECI Specialty Chemicals constantly
sanitisers, as well as silicone blends that
strives to offer better and more sustainable
South Africa, AECI Specialty Chemicals is
With its manufacturing capabilities in
allow water- and alcohol-free perfume
solutions in every part of its business. Over
equipped to produce concentrated
balms. Cold-process formulations are
the past 12 months, it has made important
blends for customer-specific products. This offers added value to customers, who also benefit from the company’s basket of tailor-made solutions. AECI Specialty Chemicals recognises that customers have different needs and that these needs change, therefore the AECI personal care and home care team, together with the creativity and innovation of the technology partners, will continue to offer win-win solutions for customers, suppliers and its own business. •
Thureya Sarlie, director, AECI Specialty Chemicals
Ketul Patel, AECI Specialty Chemicals' business development manager for East Africa
Lydia Letsoalo, AECI Specialty Chemicals’ technical service chemist; technical manager Jacques Strydom; and Davina Pillay, AECI Specialty Chemicals’ microbiologist
AECI Specialty Chemicals – Thureya.sarlie@aeciworld.com, Jacques.Strydom@aeciworld.com
Charmaine du Preez, personal care product manager at AECI Specialty Chemicals
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BEAUTY INNOVATIONS
Gentle, natural exfoliation to brighten skin
For dark skins, an even tone or bright complexion is often perceived as healthier than pigmented skin. Exfoliation is one way to counter hyperpigmentation as it helps the cell renewal process. Lipotec Active Ingredients has developed an active botanical ingredient that offers an effective yet mild way to exfoliate skin. By Alicia Gimenez, Olga Laporta, Elena Cañadas, Laia González and Raquel Delgado
W
hile the melanin surplus in dark skins helps stave
Figure 1: Increases in L* and ITA⁰ values (vs initial time: † p<0.1)
off wrinkles, studies have proven it doesn’t guard
against hyperpigmentation. This is why more and more African consumers are incorporating exfoliation in their skin care regimes, to remove the pigmented cells that accumulate on the skin’s surface. Exfoliation also increases skin’s clarity and gives it a healthy looking glow. One form of exfoliation is chemical peeling where acids are applied on the skin to reduce cohesion between the
cysteine and aspartic proteases are active
compared to AHAs. The brightening
corneocytes. Suitable acids include alpha-
in an acidic environment promoting
efficacy of this natural exfoliant has
hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic or
desquamation in the most superficial SC.
been tested on photoptye IV skins with
lactic acid, or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs)
Cathepsin D is an aspartic protease that
notable results.
like salicylic acid. The main disadvantage
is active at acidic pH between 3.5 and 5.0.
of chemical peeling is skin irritation.
It can break corneodesmosomes in the low
Enzymatic exfoliation offers a gentler
pH environment of the SC surface, causing
IRRITATION AND DAMAGE CONTROL
approach with minor risk of irritation.
desquamation. However, in deeper layers
The epidermis on the volar forearm of 10
This process is based on the application
(with a higher pH) it cannot degrade the
volunteers (aged between 20 and 50) was
of proteases that break cell to cell
junctions between cells as efficiently. The
stained with the fluorescent dye, dansyl
interactions and promote desquamation.
pH-activity profile and the location of this
chloride. Actizyme advanced botanical
enzyme limit its activity specifically to the
ingredient was applied twice a day.
superficial layers of the SC.
Removal of the stain was monitored daily
Actizyme advanced botanical ingredient from Lipotec Active Ingredients,
using a UV light until complete elimination
represented throughout southern Africa from Savannah Fine Chemicals, contains
MUSHROOM ENZYME
and changes in cell renewal were
a fungi-derived protease that mimics
Some organisms have been found to
calculated in comparison to untreated
a key epidermal protein in exfoliation.
produce proteases that mimic skin’s
skin (control).
When applied to skin, it helps improve the
natural enzymes, making them interesting
Application of the active ingredient at
candidates for topical exfoliants. Actizyme
one and five percent proved to increase
advanced botanical ingredient is a fungi-
cell turnover by 11.1 and 16.4% respectively,
TIGHT CONTROL
derived protease that mimics cathepsin D,
with these values being statistically
The endogenous enzymes responsible for
as it exhibits a pH activity profile very similar
significant (p<0.05). In order to confirm
natural desquamation in the epidermis
to that of the endogenous enzyme.
the absence of side effects, higher doses
complexion with a brightening effect.
than as required for exfoliation were used
are pH-dependent, so their activity varies
When formulated in an acidic buffer
based on location. The epidermis exhibits
and applied on skin, the enzyme begins
and compared to the application of an
a pH gradient from about pH 7.4 at the
exfoliation. As the skin’s natural buffering
AHA. Volunteers (aged between 35 and
basal layer to around pH 5.5 at the stratum
capacity raises its pH, it reaches deeper
65) applied 15 or 30% Actizyme advanced
corneum (SC) surface .
layers of the SC and becomes inactive.
botanical ingredient, or eight percent
Consequently, exfoliation is maintained
lactic acid to half the face. After four
proteases participate in the degradation
specifically at the SC surface. This effective
weeks, the changes in the volunteers’ skin
of intercellular junctions as their optimal
and controlled exfoliation produces
sensitivity to topical irritants or in the barrier
activity is at neutral pH2. In contrast,
little irritation and skin barrier disruption
function were assessed.
1
In the deepest layers of the SC, serine
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BEAUTY INNOVATIONS Figure 2: High resolution photographs taken of a volunteer before (Day 0) and after (Day 30) the treatment
advanced botanical ingredient reconfirms the role of effective desquamation and epidermal renewal to achieve a radiant complexion. This fungi-derived enzyme mimics the activity profile of the endogenous protease cathepsin D and
For skin redness, reactivity to Balsam of Peru, a known topical irritant, was determined before and after product
the face and a placebo cream on the other half. Evaluation of skin luminance (L*) was
use. Results showed the active ingredient
performed using a spectrophotometer. In
produced little irritation compared to a
Figure 1, L* represents relative brightness
lower concentration of lactic acid.
of the skin. This was also used to calculate
To determine damage to barrier
individual typological angle (ITA⁰) values,
function, changes in the integrity of the
which show the degree of pigmentation.
skin barrier were assessed by measuring
The results revealed an increase in L* and
transepidermal water loss (TEWL) with
ITA⁰ – data associated with a brighter and
an evaporimeter. The application of
less pigmented skin.
increasing concentrations of Actizyme
High resolution images of volunteers also
advanced botanical ingredient resulted
showed changes in skin complexion (see
in minimal changes in TEWL compared to
Figure 2). A clearer skin complexion was
lactic acid.
unanimously perceived by volunteers. All of the subjects (100%) assigned the top
BOOSTING SKIN CLARITY
two scores (agree and strongly agree) to
A panel of 21 Indian volunteers (aged
the affirmations ‘visible lightening effect on
between 19 and 46) with skin phototype
skin’ and ‘face appeared more luminous’
IV applied a cream containing two
in a self-evaluation questionnaire.
percent Actizyme GL advanced botanical ingredient twice a day for 30 days on half
With its mechanism of action and efficacy proven in vivo, Actizyme
offers an effective method of exfoliation when applied with an acidic buffer, increasing the cell renewal rate in vivo. Yet the effect is mild, as it produces notably lower levels of sensitivity and barrier disruption compared to AHAs. After 30 days of product application, augmented clarity of facial skin was measured as increases in L* and ITA⁰.• REFERENCES: 1. S chmid-Wendtner MH, Korting HC. The pH of the skin surface and its impact on the barrier function. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 19(6):296-302, 2006. 2. C aubet C, Jonca N, Brattsand M, Guerrin M, et al. Degradation of corneodesmosome proteins by two serine proteases of the kallikrein family, SCTE/KLK5/hK5 and SCCE/ KLK7/hK7. J. Invest. Dermatol. 122(5): 1235-1244 (2004).
Lipotec Active Ingredients – www.lipotec.com Savannah Fine Chemicals – www.savannah.co.za
P C Africa | QUARTER 1 2020 |
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BEAUTY INNOVATIONS
Generating
new opportunities for innovation and
growth
As a rapidly growing company, o6 Agencies has made its mark and risen to success, firmly rooting itself in the Southern and Eastern African markets. In line with this growth, the company is rolling out a new corporate identity, which coincides with the launch of its new logo and website. By Abby Vorster
O
The people behind the success of o6 Agencies and Ross & Foxwell
6 AGENCIES’ logo is its unique
pack sizes starting at 100g. It also holds a
Agencies and Ross & Foxwell operate from
mark created to highlight the
selection of perfume bottles, labels and
two separate yet adjacent buildings. While
company’s corporate colours
ethanol and body lotion base, offering
this setup has worked perfectly well in the
of green, white and black. The
entrepreneurs in the direct-selling market
past, Adam and his father, Richard Owen,
logo was carefully crafted to reflect the
almost everything they will need to either get
co-owner of o6 Agencies, have decided
company’s core business. The green dot
their product off the ground or to expand
the time is right to streamline all operations
within the logo not only represents the o in
their existing range or portfolio. As a result
through Kerridge, a leading ERP system,
‘o6’ but also reflects that it is always online
of its incredible success, Ross & Foxwell also
to allow the company to generate new
– available and connected. The visually
has a new logo and a bigger team, with
opportunities for innovation and growth and
designed number 6, which embraces the
o6 Agencies having recently employed five
stay ahead of the competition.
dot, stands bold and robust, confident in
young, new employees within the division.
“The system has been implemented
form. The fusion of these two concepts
to support the growth of the business
beautifully represents the core value of o6
by focusing on stock control and more
Agencies, which is to connect in strength. The green colour symbolises energy, safety and growth. White symbolises purity and perfection, and black symbolises strength. Since inception, o6 Agencies’ core focus of supplying fragrances and flavours to manufacturers and brand owners has remained unchanged. “It has always been our focus to be a raw materials supplier and we’ve never lost sight of this,” says co-owner Adam Owen. “In 2018, we established
THROUGH OUR EXCITEMENT AND PASSION FOR THE AFRICAN MARKET, WE HAVE BECOME A PEOPLE’S BUSINESS
the Ross & Foxwell division of the business to provide entrepreneurs with tools and
“We are very focused on people, training
training to grow sustainable businesses
and empowering individuals both within
using direct selling. But this has not
our company and among our customers.
cannibalised our core supply business.”
Between Ross & Foxwell and o6 Agencies, we have doubled our workforce,” adds
AN EXPANDING DIVISION
Adam. “As a young, enthusiastic and driven
Ross & Foxwell now has over 2 000 active
company, we have built a reputation for
customers, based in 13 cities around South
having a super-fast turnaround on lead
Africa, who buy any of its 410 locally stocked
times and for offering world-class service.”
fragrances. Operating as a division of o6 Agencies, it offers a range of locally stocked
STREAMLINED PROCESSES
fragrance oils for use in fine fragrances or
Located in South Africa, in a business
perfumes, shower gels, body lotions, hair
park in Gauteng with distribution hubs in
care products and deodorants in smaller
KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, o6
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formalised processes, and ensuring customer service is never overlooked,” Richard says. “We have also diversified in terms of our ports of dispatch and shipping
TRACKING THE TRENDS Passionate about Africa, o6 Agencies is a frontrunner in bringing relevant solutions based on global trends to the African market. Adam says self-expression, gender fluidity and non-conformity are some of the major drivers of the fragrance market, and the vibrancy of the raw materials used in today’s fragrance creations is wholly relevant to South Africa. “We’re seeing the use of great fragrance notes that would work really well in locally developed products. Examples include bitter citrus, orange and grapefruit notes mixed with vivid accents of angelica florals. Sherbety sour notes of pimento berries are spiked with base notes of woods and resins to give fluidity to the fragrance,” he explains. Brands will love this year’s fragrance trends from o6 Agencies, which celebrate the vibrancy and bright expressions of the African market with fruity, floral, sour, sparkly and bitter or burnt elements.
BEAUTY INNOVATIONS
routes. Previously we had always shipped
It’s also becoming a go-to supplier of
accessibility and differentiation,” says
out of Rotterdam and are now shipping out
flavours developed specifically for Africa,
Adam. “Brands need to separate themselves
of Istanbul too. Our customers are seeing
thanks to the support o6 Agencies receives
from the competition, which is why we
the benefits of this globalised sourcing
from its international principal, which has
are focussing on being the supplier that
in many ways, including dramatic cost
appointed two dedicated scientists within its
is always available to make their products
savings, reduced lead times and increased
flavours lab to oversee the development of
smell fantastic and taste beautiful.”
access to superior quality products.”
unique solutions tailored to the needs of the African market.
This focus of being more in front of customers in 2020 will soon filter through
PASSIONATE ABOUT AFRICAN BRANDS
for the African market, we have become
By treating its clients as though they’re
a people’s business,” says Adam. This is
not only number one, but the only one,
highly evident in its growing customer base
biggest markets in East Africa, which are
o6 Agencies has built a legacy of trust
of local celebrities, influencers and beauty
increasingly looking to source raw materials
in offering fragrances and flavours that
entrepreneurs in particular, who are working
from South Africa and are getting much
captivate the African market and ensure
with o6 Agencies to develop their own
better at manufacturing from a quality
longevity and brand loyalty. This has
premium brands, perfectly suited to
perspective. To capitalise on the immense
allowed the company to widen its product
African consumers.
opportunity for growth in East Africa, we
“Through our excitement and passion
range and fragrance offering for specific
to o6 Agencies’ East African operations, which Richard says doubled in sales in 2019. “Kenya and Tanzania are two of our
plan to have the o6 Agencies’ product
categories, servicing the FMCG, mass and
GROWING IN AFRICA
offering more readily available in the
premium markets. While it’s taken some time
In 2020, o6 Agencies will not only be
region, in more competitive pack sizes,”
for the company to break into the FMCG
redefining the senses, but also the market,
comments Richard. “This will be made
market, purely because of the competitive
through its improved focus, streamlined
possible through a Ross & Foxwell
nature of this business, o6 Agencies has
operations and energetic team.
distribution hub in Kenya, which we’re
done well to source and supply cost-
“With our systems and process now
effective fragrances that perform well in
fully streamlined in the back-end, we
various personal care applications
are shifting to a more customer-centric
without pushing the price point of the
business model, allowing our team to create
finished product.
authentic connections through innovation,
hoping to set up later this year.” •
o6 Agencies – www.o6southafrica.com Ross & Foxwell – www.o6southafrica.com/ross-foxwell
www.o6southafrica.com
We've got a sense for Fragrance and Taste
And a o6th sense for what your customers want for both. We keep an eye on changes in customer expectations, while watching global markets in order to anticipate the upcoming fragrance and taste trends. With an extensive and ever growing fragrance and taste offering, we're the preferred partner for what your product should taste or smell like. 011 234 8399 EAST AFRICA: richard@o6southafrica.com SOUTH AFRICA: adam@o6southafrica.com & mcqueen@o6southafrica.com
SMALL PACK DIVISION
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BEAUTY INNOVATIONS
Bring a little bling to the bathroom
Consumers are faced with so much choice, not only in terms of the sheer number of products available but also where and how they shop. As a brand owner, you need to grab their attention instantly, whether it’s online or in store. Karen Maier, Merck’s head of performance materials for South Africa, shares some tips on how to bling up formulations.
G
rabbing consumers’
particle sizes (up to 200µm), formulators
attention is often easier
can achieve intensely sparkling effects,
said than done, though
creating dazzling products, which
Merck’s extensive range of
demand the all-important second
pearlescent effect pigments may provide
glance. Another advantage of big,
a solution. By adding effect pigments,
sparkling pigments is they can be used
the entire spectrum of bath and body
as a replacement for glitter. In a society
products can be enhanced, from rinse-off
more aware of the evils of plastic, it’s
products such as shower gels or body
imperative that brand owners are seen
washes to scrubs and shampoos.
to be moving away from micro-plastics in
Effect pigments can take a shower gel
their formulations. .
or body wash from ordinary to striking and
Effect pigments can support claims by
impactful at really low addition rates, from
underlining the promise with visual cues,
as little as 0.005% and, just as importantly,
for example ‘sparkling clean’ can be
with very little additional effort in the
emphasised with a sparkling, silver-white
manufacturing process.
pigment, or ‘refreshing’ with ice-blue
When faced with an overwhelming
effects such as Timiron Arctic Silver. An
number of choices, a shopper often
‘aromatherapy’ claim can be underlined
reaches for the most visually striking
using a violet interference pigment in
product. Pearlescent pigments can be
a lavender oil body wash. A sparkling
used with great success to elevate a
copper pigment would work well in a
product’s appearance from drab to fab.
shampoo targeting auburn hair –
Depending on the particle size of
making the possibilities endless with
a pigment, the addition thereof can
sparkling pigments.
create effects ranging from a soft sheen, satiny lustre, seductive shimmer or
CERTIFICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT
stunning sparkle.
There are a few other aspects to bear
In addition to imparting an
in mind when catering for the modern
exceptional satin sheen, small scattering
consumer. Brands and manufacturers
particles can improve coverage and
must ensure all ingredients and raw
hiding power, as well as mask slightly
materials are ethically and responsibly
less attractive elements or raw materials
sourced along with meeting the ever-
in a base formulation. Pigments with a
growing need for Halal- and vegan-
slightly bigger particle size of 10 to 60µm
certified material as well as organic and
impart a lustrous pearl effect – giving
natural certification.
a sense of luxury and opulence to any
Many of the pigments in the
product and making it feel upmarket
Merck range have COSMOS
and decadent.
certification and can support organic
SUSTAINABLE MICA SOURCING Merck is proud to be a founding member of the Responsible Mica Initiative. Merck’s head of surface solutions, Dorothea Wenzel, once again confirmed that the company has made a deliberate decision to source mica in India. “In this way, we aim to contribute to sustainable mica sourcing and to improve the living conditions of the people in this region. This approach is also recommended by the UN and by leading NGOs like Terre des Hommes. Our suppliers contractually agreed to adhere to Merck’s Responsible Sourcing Principles, Code of Conduct and Human Rights Charter. We work together with relevant stakeholders, including leading NGOs and, as a founding member, with the Responsible Mica Initiative towards our common target of eradicating child labour in the region. In addition, for many years we have been driving initiatives to support the construction of schools and health centres in the mica mining region. With these initiatives, around 700 children have been able to receive a school education. Access to basic healthcare has been established for approximately 20 000 people,” says Wenzel. While beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder, there is no harm in giving the beholder something truly beautiful to behold, while ensuring the finished product is safe, ethical and environmentally friendly.•
or natural claims, and the range of
EFFECTS AND CLAIM SUPPORT
Halal- and vegan-certified pigments is
By using pigments with more generous
constantly expanding.
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PHARMA FOCUS: TABLETTING & ENCAPSULATION
Hersol’s newest area of focus is CBD oil
decades of unmatched
quality and customer service
With its 40th anniversary celebration in April, the opening an additional warehouse in June, increased capacity and a future manufacturing plant, Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. P&C Review Africa reveals the latest developments at this leading contract manufacturing company.
H
ersol Manufacturing
people. This department is flexible to
Laboratories (Hersol) occupies
customers’ needs and offers a variety of
over 12 000m2 of production
services, including container, bottle, unit
and warehousing space as well
carton, shrink wrapping, blistering and
as testing laboratories in Johannesburg,
combo packing.
South Africa. The company employs
DID YOU KNOW?
Hersol, a registered manufacturer in South Africa of pharmaceutical products and complementary medicines, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in April. The company was founded in 1980 by Laurence Solomons and Sam Hertzekowitz.
Hersol now has more capacity for additional machinery and production.
well over 400 qualified people at
FIVE-YEAR GROWTH PLAN
various levels and is run by a competent
Hersol’s management is in the process of
a new high speed, fully automated
management team, which oversees
acquiring a new building in Jeppestown
encapsulation machine. This new machine
all aspects of production. The team’s
which is located in close proximity to
not only increases the manufacturing
mantra is ‘built-in quality, customer
its existing facility. The new building will
capacity at Hersol but also increases its
service, delivery, and price’, for which it’s
give the company room to expand its
scope for new business.
become renowned in the industry.
existing operations while increasing its
The goal of production at Hersol is
As a result, the company has installed
capabilities. This forms part of Hersol’s
DIVERSIFYING INTO CBD
to ensure quality as well as to gain the
five-year plan, which includes the
Over the past four decades, Hersol has
ability to repeat the production of a new
acquisition of new machinery and will
become a speciality manufacturing
product in order to attain efficiency.
give the business additional scope for
company. In the early ’90s the directors
Within its manufacturing plant, Hersol
new product development.
and management team built up the
produces various products and dosage
The company has always operated
company and it has grown exponentially
forms, including powders, granules,
in a highly energy efficient manner
solutions, suspensions, syrups, extracts,
and was among the first manufacturers
ointments, creams and cosmetics.
in Johannesburg to operate on gas
important contributor of new ideas and
The company’s tabletting capabilities
since then. Hersol’s R&D department is an
power supplied by Egoli Gas, a supplier
concepts that add value to its customers’
include coated and uncoated tablets,
in the region operating Joburg’s only
businesses. The R&D team assists
sugar and film coating, effervescent,
piped natural gas infrastructure. More
customers to be innovative and helps
granules, veterinary medication,
recently, Hersol has installed a new
improve their products in the market.
delayed/modified release tablets and
generator, bringing this total to three
The team’s latest area of focus is
speciality tablets, while its encapsulation
and allowing it to move completely off
CBD oil, for which Hersol has planned to
offering spans gelatine, vegetarian and
the grid. This provides Hersol with the
acquire machinery to fill small bottles up
soft gelatine capsules.
electricity capacity that is stipulated
to 50mℓ. Highly specialised machinery is
by HVAC requirements.
required to fill CBD oil and Hersol is
Hersol’s packing department consists of 13 lines employing over 100
With the increased power generation,
proud to let the industry know that it has included this development as part of its strategic planning. In order to meet market demands for the growing categories of health supplements, Hersol also plans to diversify into homeopathy. This is an exciting time for the future of the complementary medicines industry and Hersol is looking forward to many more years ahead. •
Hersol’s new high speed, fully automated encapsulation machine
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The new generator installed at Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories
Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories – www.hersol.co.za
Contract manufacturers for the pharmaceutical and complementary medicines markets Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories has been Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories operating for 39 years, and is a key player in the is a registered company specializing complementary medicine manufacturing arena in in manufacturing and packing of South Africa.
complementary medicines for third party
Hersol manufactures widelocal rangeSouth of products in companies withina the African various dosage forms: including tablets – single and market. Founded in 1980, Hersol adheres double layer, coated and uncoated (sugar and film to a Quality Management System which coating), effervescent tablets, capsules, powders, embraces current Good Manufacturing topical preparations such as; creams, gels, ointments Practices in accordance Medicines and lotions, syrups and liquids. with Hersol prides itself onControl quality assured products, which have Council requirements. undergone various compliance checkpoints. Hersol has a highly qualified team who are constantly growing through Hersol’s extensive facility features a fully training and education.
equipped Laboratory to ensure quality
Automatic Encapsulation Machine
The new 5 cubicle dispensary and sampling facilities
In of addition to the manufacturing of complementary raw materials and finished products. pharmaceutical products, Hersol also offers Contract It has modern manufacturing facilities Packing. Hersol has a packing department consisting for blending, granulating, compressing & of 13 packing lines employing over 100 people. coating tablets as well as encapsulating Hersol’s packing services extend to the following: Hersol has state of the • capabilities. Containers • art Bottles on-site packing facilities, including • Unit Cartons a recently introduced blister packing • Shrink Wrapping • machine. Blistering In addition, Hersol has facilities manufacture • to Combo Packing and pack syrups, creams,
gels and ointments.
Pack sizes include 30s, 60s,120s,180s and even 200s.
Leadership at Hersol is upheld by a highly
HPLC Testing
Handling of Raw Materials when weighing and dispensing is handled in accordance with Medicines Control Council guidelines
Hersol is proud to note that it has a fully accredited competent Team with Laboratory, splitManagement between Wet chemistry, an vast instrument room withsubject HPLC’s, matter AA, GC and pharmaceutical knowledge Dissolution and DT baths, as well as a comprehensive and experience in staff motivation so as to Microbiological laboratory. All equipment is calibrated achieve a superior product. and checked on a regular basis as per the regulations, and the staff undergo rigorous regular updates and Hersol registered with: accurate and training for is competency, to ensure consistent results are obtained. t South African Medicines Control Council
t South African Pharmaceutical Council
Hersol is registered with: t South African Department of Health • South African Health Products Regulatory Authority Health Product Association – HPA •t South African Pharmaceutical Council •t South African Department Health Cosmetics, Toiletriesofand Fragrances • Health Product Association – HPA Association • Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association t FDA Food Facility • FDA Food Facility
Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories (Pty) Ltd tel: +27 11 614 6631/2
fax: +27 11 614 4615
email: enquiries@hersol.co.za admin@hersol.co.za
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PHARMA FOCUS: TABLETTING & ENCAPSULATION
How does dwell time impact tablet manufacturing? The requirement for quality tablets to be produced quickly and cost-effectively has led to advancements in tooling. To achieve problemfree tablet production, many processes must be investigated, including dwell time. Rob Blanchard, I Holland’s research, development and quality systems manager, explains.
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any tabletting issues can be
demonstrated and less ‘spring back’
traced to the characteristics
occurs, resulting in a more stable
of certain ingredients in a
compacted tablet.
formulation which display
differing plastic or elastic properties.
DWELL TIME AND FRIABILITY
These properties can lead to sticking and
There may also be the problem of tablet
capping. Particles that exhibit elastic form
friability, with the tendency to crack, chip,
will change shape during applied stress.
or break during compression because of
However, this effect is not completely
the formulation. It is important to get the
permanent, with the particle returning
compression force right – if it’s too high, it
to its original shape when the applied
can adversely affect the tablet, and if the
stress is alleviated. Those ingredients
formulation is not cohesive and does not
displaying plastic properties are
bind together sufficiently, friability
permanently deformed when stress
will occur.
is applied above their elastic limit. The force employed and the length of time in compression can affect the way the formulation reacts. The behaviour of a particle under compression can either stay deformed or ‘spring back’ to its original shape. In
Rob Blanchard
Many tablet
DID YOU KNOW? Dwell time is defined as the
formulations are dwell-sensitive and require more
amount of time each individual punch head flat is in contact with the compression roller of a rotary tablet press. This is when the compression force applied to form the tablet is above 90% of its peak value.
cases of formulations
and form the tablet. Air in the formulation can cause severe
time under
problems during manufacture. If the air
compression
is insufficiently expelled and/or density
to guarantee
variations occur in the tablet volume,
they are free
the tablet tensile strength is negatively
of any faults
affected. The risk of tablet capping and
when leaving
delamination also increases. Tablet
the press. Some granules are
difficult to compress
with more time-dependent
in order for the particles to stick together
effectively and require
capping is when the top of the tablet separates horizontally when ejected from the press and delamination is when the tablet splits apart. This problem used
extended time under peak
to be predominantly solved through a
dwell time is important to create strong
compression to ensure they receive the
combination of applying tapers to the
bonds between the particles.
required hardness to shape into a fully
die and sometimes slowing the press
formed tablet.
down to expel air. However, with today’s
consolidation behaviour, a long
Punch displacement velocity (i.e.
requirement of faster tablet production,
strain rate) and dwell time are two
this approach is no longer viable and
compression behaviour of powders1.
THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF TRAPPED AIR
As a rule of thumb, slower compression
At pre-compression, a long dwell time
dwell time to reduce air entrapment
and decompression speeds and longer
at low to medium compression force is
are required.
dwell times will improve the mechanical
essential to expel air from the powder
properties of a tablet1. When certain
bed and for uniform distribution of
OTHER TECHNIQUES
elastic particles are subjected to
granules in the die bore. This occurs
The importance of extended dwell
a compression force for a longer
prior to final compaction under the main
time can be illustrated by the frequent
period, additional plastic behaviour is
compression, where air must be expelled
application of other techniques to
factors that can significantly affect the
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new, effective methods of increased
PHARMA FOCUS: LAB EQUIPMENT & SERVICES
A graphical representation of a tablet press
to increase dwell time on existing presses without the need for expensive Holland’s elliptical head form, the eXtended dwell flat or XDF
modifications. XDF can run on standard cams, giving users higher press speeds with challenging products and formulations. It also enhances tablet compaction/cohesion and can increase dwell time by up to 50% over a standard punch head, allowing more dwell than a D-type punch on a B-type tool. This increase helps to solve compression problems without upsizing punches or investing in a new press. The case study on the right illustrates the benefits of XDF tooling in a production environment when tested by a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.
increase the time the punch is in contact with the compression roller. For example: • reducing the tablet press speed in case of capping or insufficient hardness; • installing larger compression rollers to increase the total compression time;
XDF IMPROVED COMPACTION FORCE DWELL TIME BY 44% AND AN OUTPUT OF 225 000 TABLETS PER HOUR WAS ACHIEVED, RESULTING IN AN IMPROVEMENT OF 50%
• u sing punches with a larger head to increase the size of the dwell flat. These options are not always viable with the strict time and monetary constraints placed on tablet manufacturers. This dwell time issue and customer demand led I Holland to investigate a method to increase dwell time without slowing the press in order for production to run sufficiently. I Holland designed an elliptical head form, the eXtended dwell flat (XDF),
REFERENCE: 1. P harmaceutical Dosage Forms - Tablets, Third Edition Edited by Larry L. Augsburger, Stephen W. Hoag
CASE STUDY THE CHALLENGE A speciality pharmaceutical company agreed to assess the XDF tooling. The goal was to create an operating environment where tablet quality was increased, and waste reduction improved on the production of a cold and flu tablet. The formulation would regularly stick to upper and lower punch faces. To minimise the problem, several methods were used to increase the compaction force, such as running the press to rejects to clear the sticking, manually scraping the tooling or removing the tooling for a polish, which resulted in downtime.
THE EQUIPMENT A Fette 2090i high-speed compressing machine with industry standard B-type tooling was used in the trial for manufacturing a tablet measuring 10.5mm round and weighing 3.46 to 3.66g. I Holland provided a full set of punches, including the new XDF tooling.
THE RESULTS The maximum press output of 150 000 tablets per hour was regularly reduced to prevent sticking as the formulation was found to have low hardness and friability issues. XDF tooling stopped the problem of sticking, while also increasing output from 150 000 to 225 000 tablets per hour. The use of XDF improved compaction force dwell time by 44% and an output of 225 000 tablets per hour was achieved, resulting in an improvement of 50%. Overall, it has been demonstrated through rigorous trials that the use of XDF tooling helps to prevent sticking, friability, capping and tablet hardness. XDF also enhances tablet compaction and cohesion and can increase dwell time on a standard punch type. This increase helps to solve compression problems without upsizing punches or investing in expensive modifications or new presses. •
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Since joining I Holland in 2003, Rob Blanchard has been instrumental in the development of the company’s PharmaCote range of surface treatments and coatings for tablet-
Holland – www.tablettingscience.com
compression tooling.•
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HAIR CARE
Waterless formulations
for eco-friendly hair care Water is set to become a precious commodity as consumption outstrips supply. The more consumers become aware of this, the more beauty brands will need to change how they manufacture and formulate products to limit their dependence on water.
A
growing number of brands within the world of
Waterless beauty products are those that are free from water
beauty and personal care are committing to
and instead formulated with botanical ingredients and oils,
developing waterless products that boast innovative
upping the potency and diminishing the need for preservatives
formulas and help to preserve a precious resource.
and other unnecessary fillers.
Waterless or powder-based products are said to be the future
In November 2019, IMCD, in collaboration with Nouryon,
of hair care, considering that a conventional liquid shampoo
hosted a hair care seminar in Johannesburg, South Africa. The
tends to be made up of about 80% water.
seminar content was centred on the Afro Ethnic market and sustainability to inspire customers to develop more sustainable and eco-friendly hair care products. One of the presentations focused on water use in hair care formulations. It demonstrated how brands can reduce their water usage in various ways, from the amount of water used during manufacturing and eliminating water from a formulation to limiting the amount of water needed when using finished products. The move towards cosmetics with little or no water in the formulation is driven by the rationale that water is inactive. Removing water from a formulation provides more room for beneficial ingredients, such as botanicals and essential oils, offering consumers more value and more effective products.
WITHIN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY, WATER IS SET TO BECOME A PRECIOUS COMMODITY AS CONSUMPTION OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY ANHYDROUS HAIR CARE PRODUCTS Mintel recently reported that within the beauty industry, water is set to become a precious commodity as consumption outstrips supply. In the hair care category, dry shampoos in a powder format allow formulators to reduce the virtual water used to produce a product and eliminate the water in the formula. They also reduce the consumerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water consumption by introducing a longer period of time between shampooing.
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HAIR CARE
TABLE 1: SCALP SOOTHING ANTI-FLAKE CREAM Phase Ingredient INCI % w/w New Phase NATRASORB BATH® Tapioca Starch 19% Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil 78.90% Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid 2.00% Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil 0.10%
Total:100%
In this natural clean label formulation, soothing argan oil is combined with the mild anti-septic properties of tea tree oil and salicylic acid to gently eliminate a dry, flaky scalp. Nouryon’s Natrasorb Bath allows oils to be safely handled in the shower as a viscous cream and oils are delivered to the scalp either by gentle massage or when coming into contact with water. This releases a strong bloom of tea tree oil perfume with a soft after-feel.
Anhydrous formulas are also known as water-free. These
This perfume is then released either when a force is applied
can be oil-based formulas, oils and serums, fats-based
on the starch or when Natrasorb Bath comes into contact
cosmetics, powdered products, dry products, or solid bars.
with water. It is applicable to a variety of formulations where oil
INNOVATIVE STARCH INGREDIENT
adsorbency and water solubility are required simultaneously. •
An ideal ingredient for waterless or anhydrous hair care products is Natrasorb Bath from Nouryon. See Table 1 for the formulation guide for a Scalp Soothing Anti-Flake
IMCD South Africa – www.imcdgroup.com
Cream formulated with Natrasorb Bath. This ingredient, based on tapioca starch, is able to absorb and carry large quantities of oils and anhydrous liquids. It is processed in a manner that creates unique ‘pockets’, which
DID YOU KNOW? Waterless formulations present
can carry the oils essentially in a solid, powder
many opportunities for innovation. African consumers are ready for waterless products, as long as they perform well and have great sensorial attributes.
form. Natrasorb Bath starch is hydrophilic – once the
starch comes into contact with water, it immediately
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dissolves, releasing loaded oils, fragrances and/or emulsifiers, dispersing them into the warm water. The starch itself provides a soft feel but does not settle or leave a film. Originally developed for bath and shower products, Natrasorb Bath can be formulated into a variety of textures, from powders and pastes to mousses and creams, depending on the oil load. It has also been modified to obtain a larger particle size with a high porosity which supports loading of high levels of oil fragrance.
Chempack Industries | Contact: Linda Thieme | 083 600 0167 / 064 610 2736 | Email: linda@cpack.co.za | Website: www.cpack.co.za
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INDUSTRY TALK
The future looks smart
for industrial manufacturing While the industrial manufacturing industry is faced with many changes, the most disruptive ones will be those that manufacturers can and should make for themselves. Antony Bourne, senior vice president of IFS Industries, predicts three key changes that will have an impact on connecting machines to networks and companies to end consumers.
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any manufacturers are
In a departure from past manufacturing
already taking advantage
technology adoption cycles, the focus
of technologies like the
will not be entirely on incremental
internet of things (IoT), finding
improvement of existing processes. These
themselves early adopters of artificial
technologies will find their way to the core
intelligence (AI), 5G and 3D printing.
of innovative business models and revenue streams, which will change the very nature of industrial manufacturing.
PREDICTION ONE By the end of 2020, there will be more manufacturing devices connected by 5G than there will be people on 5G networks. Forbes contributor Bernard Marr points out the tremendous impact 5G will have when it comes to enabling other technologies. Uninterrupted streaming of music, TV shows and movies on mobile devices will indeed be easier and more affordable with 5G. But 5G will be more
AN EXAMPLE OF FULL SERVITISATION One customer of IFS is an air filter manufacturer who produces and sells filtration systems, historically through a standard business-tobusiness model. Through servitisation, it has made the transition from selling air cleaners to selling clean air. The air filter manufacturer works proactively with its customers to measure their existing air quality, establish an air quality goal and maintain the filtration system to deliver that outcome. Much of this process is automated as sensors in the equipment monitor the result and can dispatch technicians, order parts and execute on a condition-based maintenance programme. In this case, preventative maintenance is only the beginning. As big data manipulation and analytics become easier, the opportunity to garner more information about what is happening to the air quality in particular environments will increase exponentially. •
transformational for devices that drive automated industrial processes than for consumer-facing smart devices. “These advancements will enable connected cars and autonomous driving,” writes Marr. “Smart cities with connected Antony Bourne, senior vice president of IFS Industries
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things and smart factories; and the more extended use of augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality.” I predict 5G will make its greatest impact
logistics, transport, and infrastructure;
in industrial automation. The ultra-low
enhancement in connected healthcare
latency, ubiquitous connectivity will power
from robotics to blockchain use cases to
sensors on industrial machines, enabling
wearable telemetry; industrial internet of
them to talk to each other and generate
INDUSTRY TALK
floods of data which, through machine
benefitting from aftermarket revenue – be
learning, will unlock new vistas of cost
it through parts, warranty or proactive
for the manufacturer, which is likely to
This, in turn, brings about a new mindset
savings and efficiency. China and South
service contracting. A full 16% of
only consider the manufacturing process
Korea are already working in this way and
respondents were offering maintenance
as beginning in the factory and finishing
the US and the UK are likely to spend much
contracts with specific service level
when the goods leave the warehouse.
of the coming year ensuring they don’t get
agreements (SLAs), but only four percent
left behind.
of manufacturers offered products entirely
System concept will be taken to new
Just in time, the Toyota Production
Improved communications between
as a service, i.e. full servitisation. What
heights, largely because AI allows a
machines due to 5G will not just lead to
this means is even if a manufacturer is
manufacturer to ask, ‘in time for what,
increased efficiency, but also the ability to
selling the product through a channel
exactly?’. What is the event or combination
automate more complex manufacturing
of distribution, they may be supporting
of events that should trigger replenishment
models, including ‘configure to order’
or servicing that product directly over its
– a demand signal, a price drop in a
and ‘make to order’. Levels of automation
lifecycle. The manufacturer is suddenly
component part or raw material? – it could
formerly associated only with long-run,
a ‘business-to-business-to-consumer’
be anything, and the relationship may not
repetitive manufacturing will now be able
company. It now has a service relationship
be apparent without AI.
to automate multivariate production
that will drive much of its revenue, and
runs that may result in custom products,
it may be responsible for delivering an
manufacturers said they were planning
regional mass customisation or highly
outcome rather than just the product.
to implement AI for inventory planning
configured products, all with less human involvement than is currently the case.
THERE WILL BE MORE DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MANUFACTURER AND THE END CONSUMER OF A PRODUCT
Customer experience will improve as
In a November 2019 study by IFS, 40% of
and logistics, followed by production
the ‘business-to-business-to-consumer’
scheduling and customer relationship
model takes hold, because there will be
management, each at 36%. A majority of
more direct communication between the
60% of the total respondents said they were
manufacturer and the end consumer of
targeting productivity improvements with
a product. This model will also benefit the
these investments.
environment as the number of items being
So far, 2020 is proving to be an exciting
built and resources going into them will
year. After decades of incremental
match the requirements of a task rather
productivity growth, the result of lean
than the whims of a consumer.
initiatives, automation and stern discipline, manufacturers will use technology to not
PREDICTION THREE
only optimise, but also create. AI allows us
IFS has been working with clients to
to create new ways of doing things, and
combine machine learning applications
that means new revenue. •
with multiple large data sets and using them to identify patterns and strategies
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
that are beyond what’s conceivable by the
Antony Bourne’s responsibilities at
human mind.
IFS Industries include acting as the
Most manufacturers already employ
global industry director for industrial
PREDICTION TWO
some level of automation – not just on the
manufacturing and high-tech, as well as
The movement of manufacturers from
plant floor but in the front office.
managing other global industry directors.
their traditional perch at the far end of
Another area that will continue
Bourne has over 20 years’ experience in
the value chain towards the consumer
to develop over the coming years is
the IT industry, including working in the
is underpinned by the global trend of
AI-powered demand planning and
manufacturing sector.
servitisation – product-oriented companies
forecasting, as I mentioned in my 2019
either adding services to their products
predictions. As AIs are trained on the right
or selling their products as services on a
data sets, manufacturers will be able to
subscription basis.
align their supply chain with demand
IFS data suggests that as early as 2018, 62% of manufacturers were already
projections to get insights that were previously unimaginable.
IFS Industries – www.ifs.com/za
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PACKAGING PROFILES
Contact details Baralan International Milan, Italy Tel: +39 024844961 Web: www.baralan.com Baralan Shanghai Shanghai, China Tel: +86 021 613 50208 Web: www.baralan.cn
Baralan
– packaging made by Italian creativity
COMPANY DESCRIPTION Throughout almost 60 years of continuous change, improvement and evolution, Baralan has marked every stage of its journey with new inspirations. Founded in 1962, this international packaging manufacturer has devoted itself, with intuition, courage and creativity, to the dream of creating high-quality products for the global cosmetics industry. Baralan positions itself in the market as a celebrated Italian company with an open, flexible and dynamic vision. It has
At the base of Baralan’s international
an international presence and boasts the
mission is continuous investment in
widespread distribution of its products
research and development and quality
in more than 50 countries. The group
control to guarantee the creation of
brings 'Made in Italy' to the world, which
superior products and services. The
is perceived worldwide as a symbol of
company’s ultimate aim is to provide
beauty, design and impeccable taste
customers with a complete experience
in manufacturing.
tailored to their needs. Quality control takes place throughout all the production
MAJOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
phases, ensuring the reliability of
Baralan’s aim is to be recognised as
all products.
a point of reference in primary packaging for cosmetics. It creates, designs,
SKIN CARE AND MAKEUP
engineers, manufactures and customises
Baralan offers a wide range of solutions
glass and plastic containers, with
for skin care products, including jars
related accessories, for the beauty,
and bottles suitable for containing face
cosmetics and fragrance industries.
creams, eye creams, tonics, lotions and
FRAGRANCES AND PERFUME
The company believes in the value of
serums. These packaging products can
Creating packaging for perfumes is pure
long-term partnerships with its customers
be combined with different types of
art and the creation of wonder. Baralan’s
and suppliers. It presents a wide range
applicators to facilitate dispensing and
packaging for fragrances presents
of high-quality products, stocked in
ease of use, with a particular focus on
glass containers that catch the eye.
large quantities and in various locations,
functionality.
They enhance the substance and are
which meet the increasingly personalised
The company’s skin care packaging
requests of the world’s cosmetics brands.
is mostly glass and characterised by a
attract attention and reveal the fragrance
refined, elegant and minimalist design.
formulation seen within.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
Baralan’s packaging for makeup is both
characterised by shapes that seduce,
Baralan’s perfume packaging has
Baralan actively collaborates with
practical and refined in its innovation and
its own language. It’s timeless and yet
companies within the group to offer
protection of the content. The company
speaks to the needs of various brands,
customers specialised decoration,
offers a variety of packaging shapes and
making each story personal and unique.
moulding, acid-etching, varnishing,
materials for makeup with the option to
Furthermore, the bottle shapes express
satin finish, screen printing and hot
customise packaging according to a
sensuality and tenderness, as well as
stamping services.
brand’s needs.
passion and energy. •
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PACKAGING PROFILES
Designa -
a specialist in plastic cosmetics industry. Its equipment is
PLASTIC SQUEEZE TUBES IN DEVELOPMENT
geared towards continuous extrusion
• a range of 25mm and 50mm diameter
process of plastic tubes for use in the Contact details Tel: +27(0)81 468 9600 Email: sales@designaplastics.co.za Web: www.designaplastics.co.za Find us here: https://goo.gl/maps/ nfLn3NC8Fj5YM9uX8
moulding, heading injection moulding,
squeeze tubes, set to be launched in the
capping and screen printing, to enable
second quarter of the year.
quick turnaround times. The premium two-layer tubes are manufactured from a polyethylene blend of materials. Designa
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
understands that squeeze tubes are
Designa is a one-stop shop for converting
specific to each individual customer’s
concepts into complete finished products,
needs, which is why customers can
from design and drawing to prototyping
customise their tube and cap colours as
and manufacturing. For over two decades,
well as the screen printing on their tubes
Designa has been at the forefront of
up to four colours and with a varnish
product design and manufacturing
application. While tube diameters are set,
of plastic products. Founded in 1992,
the length of the tube can be adjusted to
Designa’s focus was on custom injection
the customer’s specific needs.
moulding. Over the years, its focus has shifted to rigid packaging for the cosmetics industry. Designa is a go-to South African
• clear PET jars in 60mℓ, 100mℓ and 130mℓ
• 30mm diameter squeeze tube with an
• round roll-on bottles with a 60mℓ fill
manufacturer of custom-made plastic
aluminium foil anti-tamper seal and a
tubes for the cosmetics industry and for
threaded screw cap
therapeutic creams and ointments. The company offers exceptional customer
STOCK PRODUCTS
PLASTIC SQUEEZE TUBES IN PRODUCTION
capacity and a large roll-on ball and cap
• 40mm diameter squeeze tube with a flip-top cap.
sizes with standard coloured caps
• clear 60mℓ PET bottles with a puffer and lid. •
service and quick turnaround times. Whilst its focus is currently on the expansion of its tube manufacturing division, Designa also offers plastic manufacturing solutions for brand owners. These needs are met with its over 40 production machines for injection moulding, injection blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding, as well as
The internationally successful remedy, Sinupret, on the automated liquids line at Bionorica
screen and pad printing and labelling.
NEW PRODUCTS Driven by innovation, Designa now specialises in manufacturing plastic squeeze tubes. The company has a complete set-up of machinery offering a comprehensive bulk manufacturing
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PACKAGING PROFILES
Contact details Rotolabel Cape Town Tel: +27 (0)21 532 55 40
rotolabel
Rotolabel S&N Labels Tel: +27 (0)11 975 8141 Email: Grant@rotolabel.co.za OR admin@rotolabel.co.za Web: www.rotolabel.co.za
– our proudest label is trust
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
LINER RECYCLING PROGRAMME
Founded in 1982, Rotolabel has gained distinction in the
Rotolabel is pushing the
supply of world-class self-adhesive
boundaries in sustainability. In
labels. Rotolabel was acquired by
conjunction with Avery Dennison, it
the Bidvest Group in 2008, and today
is one of the first companies in South
represents the Labelling Solutions
Africa’s labelling industry to become
division of Bidvest Paperplus – a leading
FSC compliant.
supplier of printing, communications,
These two companies have
packaging and labelling solutions in
partnered in an exciting new
Southern Africa.
initiative, which is revolutionary in the
Rotolabel specialises in flexographic,
South African label industry. The initiative
letterpress and digital print technologies,
will result in tonnes of liners being diverted
allowing the company to print labels of
• Retail
from ending up in our country’s already
consistently high quality on a range of
• Security
over-subscribed landfills.
substrates with a variety of finishes.
• Track and trace
Complementing its printing resources is state-of-the-art finishing, which
• Logistics and warehousing.
The liner recycling programme is available for PET and glassine liners and is currently active in many
provides hot and cold foiling,
XPANDALABELTM BOOKLET LABELS
silkscreen and high-build, as well as
With Rotolabel’s solution for all booklet
programme will be rolled out in Cape
varnishing and laminating – everything
and leaflet label needs, customers can
Town. Once the proof of concept
you could wish for in designing a
look forward to high-quality, competitively
is realised and manufacturers and
world-class label.
priced booklet labels. Xpandalabel TM
consumers see its benefits, it will be
booklet labels can be designed and
rolled out nationally and to the industry.
MAJOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
die-cut into various shapes and sizes,
countries worldwide. The liner recycling
The liner is collected from customers
and the leaflet length is suitable for all
and taken back to the Rotolabel site to
• Blanks
informational needs and only limited by
be compacted. Avery Dennison then
• Ribbons
the final folded thickness.
collects the compacted liner and loads it
• Thermal printers
Large amounts of information can
into a container to be sent to India where
• Barcodes and scanners
be permanently attached to the label
• One to nine colour printing
and the container, eliminating the
• Silkscreen
need for separate package inserts and
• High-build
informational booklets. The elimination
• Embossing
of the package insert can also potentially
• ISO 22000
• Digital printing on HP Indigos
lead to the elimination of the carton –
• ISO 9001
• Personalisation
and result in substantial cost savings.
• Mellow Colour Proficient Printer Status. •
• Various substrates
Further savings can also be seen through
• Wrap-around labels
the shortened packing process on the
• Applicators and dispensers.
production line. In addition to pharmaceutical labels, Xpandalabel TM is
KEY MARKETS AND USPs
also great for promotions, competitions,
• Food and beverage
terms and conditions, recipes, give-aways
• Personal care
and coupons, and can be applied to
• Wine
existing packaging for limited
• Pharmaceutical
time offers.
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it is made into tissue paper.
CERTIFICATIONS • FSC compliant
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