11.03.06
The 2006 HBA (Health & Beauty America) expo has come to an end. The three-day exhibition and educational conference, held Sept. 12-14, 2006 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, attracted 18,152 attendees and 650 exhibitors from around the world.
More than 700 attendees filled the Special Events Hall for the opening keynote address by Eric Thoreux of Coty, entitled “Brand Building Innovations”. As president of Coty Beauty Americas, he discussed how the industry needs to redefine conventional marketing and distribution methods to foster more creative connections with consumers.
“This show gets more amazing every year. From a business standpoint, it is our most productive and successful event that we participate in all year. And by exhibiting at HBA, the companies know that we are committed to this industry. We have met with attendees from all over the world who are looking for new innovations and real projects,” said Elaine Binder, co-founder and executive vice president of SpongeTech.
“HBA represents the entire industry...this was our first year and we were thrilled, we met with so many companies, such as Coty, Estée Lauder, Revlon, Almay and more,” said Linda Nemes with Corn Products.
The first Annual HBA Regulatory Summit attracted more than 100 delegates and provided current insights into various legislative actions and the impact of emerging global regulations in the cosmetic and personal care market.
The Educational Conference was the most extensive to date with more than 220 expert speakers, 60 sessions and more than 2,000 registered conference attendees. New sessions covered “Anti-Aging;” “Boomers: A Booming Business;” “Integrated Marketing;” “Bath and Body;” and “Smart Packaging.”
For the first time, HBA and the Inside Beauty show floor boasted a Thailand Pavilion that showcased the country’s most innovative companies. Additional international pavilions came from China, France, Italy, Germany, Korea and Taiwan. Exhibitors also came from Brazil, Canada, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tahiti, Turkey and the UK.
HBA also hosted its 5th Annual Industry Awards Dinner on Sept.12th at the Sheraton NY Hotel. HBA honored executives from Clairol, Estée Lauder and Revlon, as well Dr. Zoe Draelos, for their achievements in product development, packaging and academic research. Estée Lauder was also presented with the Grand Award for the 7th Annual International Package Design Awards (IPDA) for its Missoni Profumi in the Fragrance: Limited Distribution category. Category leaders were Limited Distribution, Cosmetics: Diorshow Powder, Elizabeth Arden Eyeshadow Quads; Limited Distribution, Fragrance: Missoni Eau de Parfum; Limited Distribution, Personal Care: Spongelle Beyond Cleansing; Limited Distribution, Skin Care: Lancôme skin care; Mass Distribution, Cosmetics: L’Oréal Volume Shocking Mascara; Mass Distribution, Fragrance: Sonia Kashuk Solid Perfume Palette; Mass Distribution, Personal Care: Tag Body Shots; Mass Distribution, Skin Care: Skin
Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover; Professional Beauty: Mobile; Professional Hair: CHI Helmet Head Spritz.
The New Product R&D Technical Team Award went to Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up by Clairol and in addition to the regular category winners, a special presentation for Originality was made to the Just in Case condom holder designed by Just in Case.
The International Package Design Awards is sponsored by Happi and Beauty Packaging magazines.
The 15th Annual Health & Beauty America Exposition and Educational Conference is scheduled for Sept.18-20, 2007 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
More than 700 attendees filled the Special Events Hall for the opening keynote address by Eric Thoreux of Coty, entitled “Brand Building Innovations”. As president of Coty Beauty Americas, he discussed how the industry needs to redefine conventional marketing and distribution methods to foster more creative connections with consumers.
“This show gets more amazing every year. From a business standpoint, it is our most productive and successful event that we participate in all year. And by exhibiting at HBA, the companies know that we are committed to this industry. We have met with attendees from all over the world who are looking for new innovations and real projects,” said Elaine Binder, co-founder and executive vice president of SpongeTech.
“HBA represents the entire industry...this was our first year and we were thrilled, we met with so many companies, such as Coty, Estée Lauder, Revlon, Almay and more,” said Linda Nemes with Corn Products.
The first Annual HBA Regulatory Summit attracted more than 100 delegates and provided current insights into various legislative actions and the impact of emerging global regulations in the cosmetic and personal care market.
The Educational Conference was the most extensive to date with more than 220 expert speakers, 60 sessions and more than 2,000 registered conference attendees. New sessions covered “Anti-Aging;” “Boomers: A Booming Business;” “Integrated Marketing;” “Bath and Body;” and “Smart Packaging.”
For the first time, HBA and the Inside Beauty show floor boasted a Thailand Pavilion that showcased the country’s most innovative companies. Additional international pavilions came from China, France, Italy, Germany, Korea and Taiwan. Exhibitors also came from Brazil, Canada, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tahiti, Turkey and the UK.
HBA also hosted its 5th Annual Industry Awards Dinner on Sept.12th at the Sheraton NY Hotel. HBA honored executives from Clairol, Estée Lauder and Revlon, as well Dr. Zoe Draelos, for their achievements in product development, packaging and academic research. Estée Lauder was also presented with the Grand Award for the 7th Annual International Package Design Awards (IPDA) for its Missoni Profumi in the Fragrance: Limited Distribution category. Category leaders were Limited Distribution, Cosmetics: Diorshow Powder, Elizabeth Arden Eyeshadow Quads; Limited Distribution, Fragrance: Missoni Eau de Parfum; Limited Distribution, Personal Care: Spongelle Beyond Cleansing; Limited Distribution, Skin Care: Lancôme skin care; Mass Distribution, Cosmetics: L’Oréal Volume Shocking Mascara; Mass Distribution, Fragrance: Sonia Kashuk Solid Perfume Palette; Mass Distribution, Personal Care: Tag Body Shots; Mass Distribution, Skin Care: Skin
Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover; Professional Beauty: Mobile; Professional Hair: CHI Helmet Head Spritz.
The New Product R&D Technical Team Award went to Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up by Clairol and in addition to the regular category winners, a special presentation for Originality was made to the Just in Case condom holder designed by Just in Case.
The International Package Design Awards is sponsored by Happi and Beauty Packaging magazines.
The 15th Annual Health & Beauty America Exposition and Educational Conference is scheduled for Sept.18-20, 2007 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
