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Why the rest of Europe should adopt France's revolutionary packaging laws

25-Aug-2009 - The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.

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‘Oval with class’ offers quality fragrance packaging without delay, says packaging company

25-Aug-2009 - UK-based STO Flaconnage has added an ‘oval with class’ bottle designed to appeal to fragrance manufacturers.

New French law could make luxury packaging illegal

21-Aug-2009 - A French law, which could make luxurious packaging of high end fragrances and cosmetics illegal, has come under fire from a European packaging trade association.

M&H launches biodegradable materials thanks to oxo-bio additive

18-Aug-2009 - M&H Plastics has launched an additive that will allow its bottles, caps and tubes to biodegrade after ten years in a landfill.

Material-saving plastic tube awarded Tube of the Year

13-Aug-2009 - A plastic tube incorporating a permanently attached closure, which could save up to 40 per cent in material weight, has been awarded prototype tube of the year.

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Hexagonal bottle range released for perfume products

12-Aug-2009 - New Jersey-based packaging supplier O Berk has recently launched a new range of hexagonal flint glass bottles for cologne and fragrance products.

Packaging prototype company looks to global expansion

12-Aug-2009 - Packaging prototype provider Pakready is planning European and global expansion with the help of a new managing director.

Mega Pumps adds new sizes to airless ranges to attract new clients

07-Aug-2009 - Airless packaging supplier Mega Pumps adds new sizes to its line of mini dispensers in time for September’s HBA show in New York.

Self cleaning barcode system cuts costs and downtime, says company

30-Jul-2009 - A unique self-cleaning method that ensures low cost of ownership, minimal downtime and high quality printing of barcodes onto outer case packaging are the benefits claimed by the manufacturers of the system.

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Alcan wins beauty packaging award

28-Jul-2009 - Alcan has won the award for Best Laminate Tube 2009 from the European Tube Manufacturers Association.

Rexam considers rights issue, market remains weak

28-Jul-2009 - Beauty packaging specialist Rexam is considering issuing new equity to service its burdensome debt pile, after market conditions failed to improve in the last quarter.

MWV boosts folding carton business to fit companies' needs in downturn

21-Jul-2009 - Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco (MWV) is strengthening its beauty and cosmetics folding carton business with additional products and a new sales director.

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M&H launches character HDPE bottles for children

17-Jul-2009 - M&H Plastics has launched a new range of HDPE personal care bottles moulded into the shape of favourite children's characters and animals.

Gerresheimer cuts forecast on weak cosmetic packaging sales

15-Jul-2009 - Gerresheimer has cut its forecast for 2009 after a poor second quarter that saw gains made in drug packaging pegged back by falling demand from the cosmetics industry.

Natureworks doubles Ingeo natural plastic supply

09-Jul-2009 - Natureworks, manufacturer of Ingeo bioplastics, has announced that it has introduced additional equipment to facilitate an increase in its supply from 70 to 140 metric tons.

Sabic launches two eco-friendly compounds for packaging materials

09-Jul-2009 - Global thermoplastics provider Sabic Innovative has launched two eco-friendly compounds that can be used in plastics for a range of personal care and cosmetic packaging.

Nova Chemicals bought out by Saudi petrochemical company

08-Jul-2009 - Global packaging and chemicals player Nova Chemicals has been acquired by Saudi Arabian firm International Petroleum Investment Company.

Cargill’s NatureWorks take sugar-derived plastics to Brazil

07-Jul-2009 - Cargill is to introduce its Ingeo bioplastics to Brazil, offering the food, cosmetics and other industries a new packaging material derived from sugar instead of petroleum.

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Alcan Packaging develops new rotating applicator for lip gloss

06-Jul-2009 - Beauty company Alcan Packaging has developed a lip gloss applicator called SpinArt, which uses a new rotating system to give longer-lasting effects.

M&H plastics use recyclable packaging for Naked Bodycare

02-Jul-2009 - M&H Plastics has provided recyclable, Post Consumer Regrind packaging for natural toiletries brand Naked Bodycare on the launch of its new hair styling range.

Taxing new plastic would increase use of recycled material, says chemist

25-Jun-2009 - Taxing virgin PET is one of the best ways to get companies to move over to using recycled material for plastic packaging, according to a green chemist.

Metabolix announces launch of new bioplastic and biodegradable colorants

24-Jun-2009 - Telles has collaborated with plastics molder Nypro to develop its next generation of injection molding bioplastic, suitable for a wider range of applications.

Dupont uses packaging award to leverage sustainable business practices

24-Jun-2009 - The company is focusing on its Dupont Awards as a means of helping the personal care industry discover how packaging can be incorporated into a sustainable business strategy.

Thinking outside the box: Refillable packaging opportunities

24-Jun-2009 - Creative ideas for refillable beauty packages have great potential for companies looking to improve their green credentials, says a packaging design expert.