Degussa Care Specialties to Receive 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Leadership.LONDON -- Degussa's business unit Care Specialties has been named the recipient of the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Leadership Award for offering a comprehensive and unique product portfolio of active ingredients An active ingredient, also active pharmaceutical ingredient (or API), is the substance in a drug that is pharmaceutically active. Some medications may contain more than one active ingredient. to the cosmetics industry. "The product line strategy of Degussa is characterised by wide coverage of the active ingredients market and innovative product concepts, which steer clear of commodities," says Frost & Sullivan Programme Manager Gordon McManus. "Several novel products in its portfolio along with a strong research and customer service have enabled the company to support its clients with product formulation and claim support." Sophisticated market knowledge together with research strengths has underpinned Degussa's complete portfolio covering hair care, skin care, sun care, decorative cosmetics, toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= and cleansing products. "Degussa has been able to demonstrate a high degree of responsiveness to market needs," comments Mr. McManus. "Moreover, the company follows an effective strategy of identifying multiple applications of its existing products, thereby ensuring a sustained demand for those offerings." For instance, various derivatives of ceramides have been tailored for applications in moisturisers, skin whitening Skin whitening is a term covering a variety of cosmetic methods used to whiten the skin, in parts of East Asia, the Americas, the Middle East,[1] and Africa. , skin renewal and also as emollients Emollients Petroleum or lanolin-based skin lubricants. Mentioned in: Ichthyosis . Creatine creatine /cre·a·tine/ (kre´ah-tin) an amino acid occurring in vertebrate tissues, particularly in muscle; phosphorylated creatine is an important storage form of high-energy phosphate. can be used for applications in skin care and hair care. In addition, the company offers various blends and derivatives of phytospingosine, which can render benefits such as anti-acne, anti-age spots and skin soothing. The Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Award recognizes the efforts of Degussa Care Specialties in presenting a unique and highly successfully line of products and services to the cosmetics industry. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a founded in 1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth strategies. The foundation of this partnership approach is our Growth Partnership Services platform, whereby we provide industry research, marketing strategies, consulting and training to our clients to help grow their business. A key benefit that Frost & Sullivan brings to its clients is a global perspective on a broad range of industries, markets, technologies, econometrics econometrics, technique of economic analysis that expresses economic theory in terms of mathematical relationships and then tests it empirically through statistical research. and demographics. With a client list that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies as well as the investment community, Frost & Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world. Media Contact: Katja Feick Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. Frost & Sullivan Clemensstr. 9 60487 Frankfurt/Main Germany Phone: +49-69-77033-12 Fax: +49-69-234566 E-Mail: katja.feick@frost.com http://www.awards.frost.com |
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