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.
A new European wide certification and audit scheme is to be rolled out in 2013 to implement standards on post-consumer plastics recycling to give the consumer the assurance that they are buying eco-friendly products.
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.
The cosmetics packaging supplier has announced it has developed a new industrial design service that helps to explore different options prior to selecting a pack.
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.
Clariant has launched a new liquid colour technology that has been developed to make the process of colouring polyolefin blow molded plastics easier, of a higher a quality and more flexible.
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.
Taiki Group claims it has solved the largest safety concern women have in make-up application – the eyes - with ‘EcoG+’, an application that contains an antimicrobial resin said to eliminate preservatives in mascara formulas.
NatureWorks, has announced it is the first company in Germany to achieve certification from the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Association (ISCC) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) for its packaging made...
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.
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...
Injection moulding specialist RPC Bramlage-Wiko, the company behind the ‘Magic’ range of airless dispensers has launched a new over-cap said to offer even greater design opportunities to the industry.
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.
Beauty packager Albéa is targeting the expected growth in China and the South East Asia region with the acquisition of Zhongshan Meiquan Plastic Products, belonging to the TEX R.L. group, better known under the name TEX China.
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.
Italian packaging supplier Lumson is offering cosmetic manufacturers the opportunity to uniquely design the finish on its plastic bottles, tapping into the multi-sensory trend with its new engraving technique.
With cosmetic and personal care consumers increasingly demanding more environmentally-friendly packaging, a new initiative is giving more impetus to a certification programme for compostable packaging like bioplastics.
The current financial situation in Europe and around the world was not enough to dampen the spirits of show organisers, exhibitors and attendees at this year’s Cosmoprof.
Glass bottle manufacturer Gerresheimer says that the high standards for the glass packaging it supplies to the cosmetics industry have given way to ISO certification usually reserved for pharmaceutical products.
Austrian plastics provider Borealis says it has developed a superior flow random copolymer propropylene that produces an aesthetically enhanced and more sustainable rigid plastic.
Rigid plastic packaging provider APPE has struck up a new business division in Poland, aimed at increasing its footprint in the country as well as the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe.
UK-based packaging manufacturer Rieke has expanded its dispenser and closure portfolio following the acquisition of US-based packaging provider Arminak & Associates.
Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco has recently doubled its Barcelona facility capacity due to increases in demand of its Melodie fragrance pump since its launch in 2005, according to the company.
An international private equity firm has purchased a majority stake in cosmetics packaging supplier Geka, providing the brush maker with the financial backing it needs to continue its international expansion.
Packaging manufacturer Albéa has once again teamed up with French fashion house Dior, this time exclusively designing a ‘nano’ brush for the Diorshow ‘New Look’ mascara.
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.
You reach into your bag, but cannot find your lipstick; where and when did it go missing? Well now a group of scientists have developed a tag that can ensure that consumers know the whereabouts of their cosmetics and other personal belongings.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Paul France vice president of open innovation at MeadWestvaco after his presentation at PCD on how industry professionals can gain the competitive advantage through open innovation.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Bruno Clamens, general manager of international company, Jackel Group that has successfully crossed from the baby care industry into cosmetics with electrical and mechanical devices designed to “multiply the efficiency...
French company Solev, a specialist in protecting and decorating luxury perfume and cosmetics products, has decorated the packaging for the 50ml and 100ml formats of the new Avant Garde perfume from luxury brand Lanvin.
Aptar beauty + home has supplied the top packaging for the new fragrance line from casual chic fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire that is manufactured under licence by France-based Clarins Group.
The decision to merge the PCD Congress and Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris proved to be the right one following positive feedback from exhibitors at the event.
France-based industry organisation Infini has worked with its eight member group to create a cutting-edge eco-packaged fragrance product concept, Infini Or.
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.
According to a recent study published in the European Physical Journal E, German scientist Dr. Thomas Voigtmann has created a theoretical model on how best to avoid the jamming of semi-solid formulations like toothpaste, which could be useful in cosmetic...
A leading US trade association yesterday published its good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines for players operating throughout the plastic packaging supply chain.
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has withdrawn five hair dye products from the market and noted labelling deficiencies in seven others following a surveillance project carried out in Finland.
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