Microencapsulation was invented in the 1950's by National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio for the carbonless copy paper industry. From there the uses for the technology seemed almost endless and a wide variety of industries began to utilize different shell materials, internal phases and techniques to manufacture microcapsules for their specific end use. Lipo Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and we are a privately held company. Before we became Lipo Technologies we were Djinni Industries, whose claim to fame was encapsulated liquid crystal for mood rings and thermometers. Once we became Lipo we expanded our technology platforms and our customer base. At LTI we consider our true advantage our versatility. We think of ourselves as a solution provider and we come to you with our "toolbox" to help you solve your toughest production dilemmas. Please visit our website to get a brief overview of just some of the technologies we utilize and contact us to discuss your project in further detail.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

How chemical suppliers can ride out the recession

Maintaining investment in the research and development of innovative ingredients that tap into key cosmetics trends can help chemical companies survive the downturn.

This is being driven by the fact that consumers are still buying into cosmetics and personal care products, often as a means of trying to boost their employment prospects during the tough times, a Kline Group study underlines.

It is for this very reason that there is still a significant demand for increasingly effective and multifunctional cosmetic and personal care products that stay one step ahead of competitor brands, says Kline’s Anna Ibbotson, industry manager and author of the study.

Specialty active and delivery systems

Because of this, personal care formulators are looking for ....

Full Article Here by Cosmetics Design