22 Mar 2023 --- Industry’s chemicals heavyweights have made moves this week toward cultivating their regional footprints, with Henkel announcing its new “J-beauty innovation hub” in Tokyo to develop brands and innovations for Asian consumers. In South Africa, specialty chemicals giant Azelis inaugurated a personal care laboratory in Midrand.Together with its laboratory in Cairo, Egypt, Azelis’ new innovation lab is intended to reinforce the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa personal care sector, enabling technical support and innovation to customers throughout the region.