New Jersey-based Mega Pumps chose last week's HBA show as the
launching pad for its latest dispensing innovations for the beauty
industry - Mega Duo airless dispenser and Mega Pump Tube.
Virginia based packaging company, MeadWestvaco, has announced its
acquisition of Keltec Dispensing Systems, which specializes in
airless packaging systems.
Applied DNA Sciences is to take its DNA marker technology, which
protects products against fraud and counterfeiting, to the 'Future
of Ink on Packaging' conference in London next week, in the hope of
bringing its product...
Making packaging stand out is one of the most important criteria in
today's overcrowded colour cosmetics market, a challenge that
UK-based RPC Group has countered with technologies that
include partial electroplating to differentiate...
The world's leading personal care players appear to be spending
less money on lobbying the US senate this year, with Procter &
Gamble reducing its spend compared to last year and no
campaigns being disclosed by Unilever...
A recent campaign from bath and beauty chain Lush, that urged
shoppers to avoid excess packaging where possible, has received
criticism from a Canadian business woman who claims that the
tagline violates her trademark.
A UK cosmetics distribution company has been fined by the
Environment Agency for not meeting recycling requirements, further
evidence that government authorities in the UK are clamping down in
an effort to meet increasingly strict...
The financial burden of setting-up a production plant in China has
forced the owners of a cosmetics packaging firm to call in the
administrators and sell the business.
Tightening of air travel security has led to a plethora of
packaging solutions that meet new criteria for personal care
products, but one Florida-based company believes it has come up
with a particularly sophisticated response.
With awareness of environmental issues mounting, consumers are on
the look out for products that have a minimal impact on the
environment, something that is putting packaging under the
microscope.
The FDA's Nanotechnology Task Force released their report yesterday
including recommendations for how to address the regulatory
challenges posed by the increasing use of nanoscale materials.
Canadian global aluminum provider and packaging leader Alcan has
received a bid from Anglo-Australian miner company Rio Tinted in a
move that is likely to lead to the seperation of its mining
and other businesses, which also focus...
The European Commission demand that Hungary remove taxes on
packaging designed to penalise foreign companies could be the start
of the dismantling of such barriers to trade.
In a bid to push processors and other manufacturers to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions, the UK government yesterday unveiled a
proposal to put "carbon footprint" labels on all products.
The European the Court of First Instance has upheld a European
Commission ruling that ended monopolistic practices in the
collection of packaging waste in Germany.
Sweden based direct sales company, Oriflame has posted strong Q1
sales growth, achieved by a concerted recruitment drive in all
areas, and promotions associated with the company's 40th
anniversary.
RPC beauté Thornaby has developed a design flexible tooling concept
that cuts out the high cost element normally attached to bespoke as
standard packaging creations - making it a more desirable packaging
option for manufacturers in...
Continued expansion in Asia and a 12.4 per cent rise in
sales were the key highlights during the
first quarter 2007 for international packaging group Crown.
Munich based designer, Dieter Bakic has received acclaim from the
iF product design awards 2007, with two of his cosmetic packaging
designs for giants Beiersdorf and Shiseido receiving the coveted
award.
US based rolled packaging products company, Novelis has created a
new range of bright finish aluminium sheet products for the
cosmetics industry - designed by its European plant.
The effectiveness of tear strips used in cardboard packaging is
being tested as part of a new project, which aims to market the
findings later this year.
Two different packaging seals offer easier opening with security --
while one is designed for industrial and commercial use, the other
meets increasing consumer demand, the manufacturer claims.
The RPC Bramlage Wiko group has been chosen as the packaging
company to create the dispensing system for the new male grooming
range created by Champneys - a company more commonly known for its
health spas.
Packaging company Bradman Lake is selling off recently acquired
brands Albro, Dico and Gravfil only months after investing in a new
multi-million euro manufacturing facility.
From 31st March all passengers flying in and out of
Australia will be limited to taking on board cosmetics and any
other liquids that are less than 100ml in size.
The UK-based RPC Group has provided enhanced packaging for the
Estée Lauder Cyber White skin care range, with the new jar caps
aimed at maximizing all-important on-shelf impact.
The Health & Beauty America Expo, part of the market provider
group, CMP, is to be reborn, featuring more of an emphasis on
cosmetics ingredients and encompassing the marketing, naturals and
technical aspects of the industry.
German based cosmetic manufacturer, Oekametall, has raised the bar
in the packaging industry with an innovative new double-ended
mascara-packaging concept for Lancôme - set to challenge
competitors with its elaborate centre piece...
Rexam is further consolidating its lead as the number one packaging
manufacturer for the beauty industry having been chosen to supply
the new United Colors of Benetton, Vera Wang and Elizabeth Arden
fragrance lines.
Cosmetic companies can now get a second opinion on their chemical
analysis using the world's first global online product safety
assessment portal, a move that could help to comply with REACH
regulations.
The annual global beauty event Intercharm, held in Russia, will
this year act as a platform to highlight on the continued growth
and potential of the Russian cosmetics market.
High visibility packaging is expected to see strong growth in the
coming years as cosmetic players race to differentiate and ramp up
attempts to increase tamper proofing.
Leading packaging manufacturer, Rexam, has been chosen to design
the pump packaging concept for the latest celebrity fragrance on
the market, Danielle by Danielle Steel.
Borealis, a plastic packaging provider for the cosmetics industry
has created a new pail system that is said to significantly shorten
production cycles - whilst also benefiting the environment and
reducing packaging costs.
Bioponic Phytoceuticals has reached an agreement with Hawaiin skin
care specialist Malie to supply ingredients and formulations for a
new line of facial tonics.
Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) has sold its North American
packing operations, that include personal care packaging, so as to
focus on expanding its European and Asian operations.
Molded packaging made from a combination of new high density
polyethylene (HDPE) and a color masterbatch boosts glossiness by
200 per cent compared to competing products, the manufacturer
claims.
US cosmetic producers are seeking new ways to cut operating costs
and increase competitiveness in the face of another tough trading
year, says PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Canadian cosmetics company Cargo says it has launched the first
lipstick to contain totally recycled packaging. Indeed it even
contains wild flower seeds - just wet and grow.
IBM and packaging giant Pliant are testing a radio frequency
identification system (RFID) thatwould allow processors to track
products and detect tampering on stretch wrapped shipments.
Global cosmetic packaging company Vitro has cleaned up in the 2006
WorldStar packaging competition, winning the most awards for a
single company in the health and beauty sector.
A UK-based company said today it has received funding to set up a
plant for the commercialproduction of plastic electronics,
potentially providing processors with a new way of
attractingcustomers through the use of an active display...
Global cosmetics packager Crown Holdings has announced the launch
of a new website, a move that sees it embrace the online era and
increase industry awareness of the company.
Leading cosmetics packaging provider Rexam has created the pumps
for the new Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum range, a decision that
consolidates its position as leader within this category.
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