Following its recent launch, Rexam says that an increasingly diverse array of European personal care providers have included its Prodigio airless pump.
Sun Chemical and Keating Specialist Cylinders have launched a concept after years of research and development to help brand owners to apply different packaging effects more cost-effectively.
A combined side-loading system for case packing, labelling and palletizing of food products and cosmetics in cartons has a small footprint and enables greater efficiency in terms of multipack handling, says Cermex.
PKB Synchro Cosmetics says it has launched a new generation of filling machines for cosmetics and fragrances that benefit from a number of new technologies.
A European Commission report calls for glass to be branded an energy-friendly product and calls on the industry to educate policy makers on the benefits of the material.
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Austrian packaging provider Borealis has launched a new transparent film said to have superior optical properties for enhanced retail shelf appearance.
Packaging manufacturers are confident about their investment plans and growth opportunities despite economic uncertainty, indicates a recent industry survey.
One of Europe’s leading packaging shows, Emballage 2008, is due to open its doors in Paris on November 17, highlighting some of the latest innovations for personal care.
Germany is attracting manufacturers of eco-friendly packaging thanks to the creation of an investment friendly environment, according to European Bioplastics.
Alcan Packaging showcased its latest creations for the color cosmetics market at the HBA Global Expo, emphasizing the importance of communication and convenience.
Biodegradable packaging is often criticized for failing to match the quality of petroleum alternatives, but Telles claims to have developed a solution.
Impressions Packaging has extended its range of heavy wall PET bottles to include pearlescent effects that combine eco-friendly qualities with a high end look.
With sustainable packaging rapidly becoming a priority for cosmetics companies, the buzz is around renewable and eco-friendly materials like bioplastics.
Italy-based packaging provider Bormioli Rocco has introduced a line of 100 per cent recyclable PET bottles and roll-ons to meet growing demand for sustainable packaging.
An interactive tag incorporating the use of mobile phones enhances the promotional aspect of packaging while delivering additional information to consumers, claims US developer.
Production of glass and aluminium packaging within Europe is showing a positive turnaround amidst processor concerns over economic and environmental factors, according to their respective industries associations.
Australian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax and before significant items (PAT) of AUS $369m (€214m) for the year ended June 2008.
Rexam has opened a new centre of technical expertise, giving its personal care division a dedicated facility aimed at enhancing its quality of service and packaging product innovation.
Beauty plastics specialist Texen buys Mar-Lee Companies, Molded Fiber increases sustainable production and Oystar USA launches a cosmetics cartoner for rapid delivery.
Manufacturers realize they need to become sustainable to remain competitive. Eco-friendly packaging is a vital component of this but presents companies with a myriad of choices and challenges.
The Irish food industry and the Department of Environment have
together launched a training initiative to achieve a reduction in
packaging amid growing environmental concerns.
BASF's tough and transparent styrene-butadiene copolymer can now be
used as a cost-effective plastic for blow moulding, according to
recent internal research.