Schulman has revealed it has acquired the Massachusetts-based company as it aims to expand into the personal care sector, where ECM has a strong presence.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
The global packaging firm has developed a clear setting gel specifically for Urban Decay to tame unruly eyebrows whilst also designing tactile packaging for the product.
Lubrizol has developed a heated seal coating designed specifically for carded blister pack applications like those used in cosmetics for make up accessories and BFW capsule packaging as an alternative to traditional solvent-based packaging.
The economic downturn has left its mark on the US beauty and personal care packaging market as sales dropped in 2011, according to analyst Companies & Markets.
As bioplastics become increasing popular for the packaging of cosmetics and other consumer goods, the forthcoming European Bioplastics Conference will focus on how it is emerging in the mass market.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Germany-based Nordenia International has been sold off by its current owner, investment company Oaktree Capital, to global packaging provider Mondi Group.
China-based international cosmetics packaging player HCP Holdings has been bought out by US private equity fund TPG Capital -a move that is likely to fund its expansion into Europe.
Today is the third day of the HBA Global Expo in New York, which remains one of the biggest events on the calendar for North American packaging professionals, underlined by the tough competition in this year’s IPDA entries.
Chemical company BASF has drawn on inspiration from the food market to introduce a new thin plastic film for packaging its cosmetics, designed to prevent oxygen penetration.
Procter & Gamble has formed a global pledge to invest resources into the development of plant-based PET for use in the packaging of its personal care products and other consumer goods.
New Jersey-based Checkpoint Systems has expanded its Enhanced Performance label range with the launch of a new Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna that is incorporated into the packaging.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Consumer trends and the importance of cosmetics packaging to the success of the product has led a market analyst to determine that the value of the global market in 2012 will reach $24bn.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Institute for Sustainability has teamed up with some of the leading cosmetic companies to create a roundtable aimed at increasing the innovation and use of sustainable packaging in the industry.
How a product is packaged is as important as the product itself, and luxury packaging succeeds best by filling the consumer with the feeling of awe, according to a market analyst.
Despite any economic uncertainty it appears there is still a place for luxury packaging after the annual Luxe Pack event in New York posted record attendance figures.
As the Luxe Pack New York luxury packaging event enters its tenth year in 2012 when it opens its doors today, the CosmeticsDesign.com team will be present at the show conducting interviews, attending conferences and finding out about product launches...
Qosmedix has announced the expansion of its packaging line with a collection of new hinged trial sample jars, said to be applicable for a wide range of cosmetic products.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Two seminars among the comprehensive program scheduled at Luxe Pack New York on 16th and 17th May 2012 promise to shine the spotlight on upcoming packaging trends and the elements that are key to brand success.
At the upcoming Luxe Pack New York event on May 16th and 17th that will play host to over 140 exhibitors including Albea, MWV and Lumson, the innovation forum will showcase some of the newest packaging developments from players in the cosmetics industry.
It appears the dip tube packaging palaver is over as MeadWestVaco has won its lawsuit against competitors Rexam America and Valois of America over key patent infringement claims.
The personal care packaging market will reach a value of $40.99bn in 2012 thanks to the growing potential of the Asian and Latin American markets, according to a new market report.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Convenience and on-shelf presence are the key drivers in the packaging industry, particularly in beauty packaging, as pumps and aerosol cans see a surge in popularity in skin, hair and sun care.
Cosmetic packaging provider Quadpack has added a new dispenser to its line of skin care products. The Apollo oil pump has been designed to resist oil-induced swelling to prevent leakage, keeping the pump and bottle clean and dry.
The organizers of this year’s HBA event are asking for last minute entries for International Package Design Awards (IPDA), with a fast-approaching deadline of Friday, March 23rd.
Johnson & Johnson has announced it is halfway to meeting its 2015 ‘Healthy Future’ goal to innovate better products with smaller environmental footprints by adding a range of new products to its Earthwards portfolio.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Fusion Packaging’s Square Twist Up 'STU' airless bottle has been awarded a 2012 World Packaging Association’s (WPO) WorldStar Award after twenty-three judges from twenty-two countries gathered in Stockholm to identify the ‘best-of-the-best’...
HBA Global Expo is opening up nominations for the International Packaging Design Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the 20th anniversary of the event in New York City, at the end of June.
TriMas Corporation has inked a deal to acquire 70 percent of Arminak & Associates as it looks to boost its Rieke Packaging business in the cosmetics field and access large global market players.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Colbert Packaging and Haapanen Brothers have joined forces to form a new provider of micro-folded packaging inserts and outserts which will serve a number of markets including cosmetics.
Eight concurrent trade shows held in Anaheim, California last week, gave beauty industry professional the opportunity to source packaging, contract manufactures and warehouse solutions.
Packaging supplier Rexam has announced it is now ‘actively marketing’ its Personal Care business for sale following the release of the company’s 2011 results.
The unstable economic environment, particularly in Europe, has taken its toll on the consumer packaging business, with beauty packaging being one of the worst hit, according to global packaging supplier MWV.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
The 8th edition of PCD dedicated to packaging innovation for perfumes and cosmetics kicks off tomorrow, the 8th of February for a two day exhibition in Paris.
Much like adults, school children apply sunscreen substantially less than is recommended although the pump has been highlighted as the best dispenser for the products, according to a study in Australia.
Third-party certifier Fair Trade USA has announced its redesigned certification label and significant revisions to its Multiple Ingredients Product Policy, aimed at better serving the needs of farmers, businesses and consumers looking for fair trade certified...
Personal care manufacturer, Alpha Packaging has launched three new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) indented label, large round packers to the market, said to be ideal for supporting bulk quantities.
The provider of plastic solutions is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles to a new level with the launch of Borclear, its new PP grade that is to create cost-efficiency and sustainable advantages for the industry.
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