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Expert forecasts state of luxury packaging segment

21-May-2013 - As the Chinese cosmetics market becomes increasingly desirable for international brands, knowledge of evolving consumer behaviour is invaluable to those investing in the region. Here; Renee Hartmann, co-founder of 'China...

Successfully transfering your brand across languages and borders

20-May-2013 - At the most recent LuxePack event in New York, packaging experts outlined how a brand can best translate itself across language and culture borders. Here, Cosmetics Design highlights the key...

Growth potential for beauty packagers willing to keep up with dynamic markets

16-May-2013 - As German packager Edelmann gears up to celebrate its centenary, future growth potential is available in new growth markets as brand manufacturers look to meet dynamic consumer demand, it says.

Maybelline becomes latest brand to embrace Mega Airless' swirl filling technique

15-May-2013 - Airless packaging specialist Mega Airless has highlighted the benefits of its swirl-filling technology, as Maybelline becomes the latest cosmetics brand to adopt the technique.

Developments in PP bring manufacturing and aesthetic enhancements

15-May-2013 - A joint project between specialty chemical players Milliken and PolyChim has resulted in the development of a homopolymer proplylene (PP) packaging  with enhanced aesthetics and manufacturing advantages.

Airless technology for anti-agers fuels lotion pump demand

06-May-2013 - Plastic lotion pumps are the fastest growing closure type in the beauty segment as liquid soap booms and the demand for airless technology for anti-aging applications fuels growth.

Leonard Kurz launches branding and counterfeiting label solution

24-Apr-2013 - Germany-based hot and cold stamping specialist Leonhard Kurz has launched an updated high tech counterfeiting solution for packaging that also provides special effect branding opportunities.

Wood be good as Technotraf to use Luxe Pack for new pack launch

18-Apr-2013 - Spanish manufacturer Technotraf has selected LuxePack New York as the platform through which to launch its wooden components for fragrance and cosmetics packaging onto the US market.

Biome Technologies raises bar on research into bioplastics

05-Apr-2013 - The UK government has invested in research being conducted by consortium Biome Technologies that aims to find a bio-based chemical alternative to the oil derived organic chemicals that are used...

Lumson launches its plastic airless offering

02-Apr-2013 - Italian packaging firm Lumson has launched its new Airless Plastic Packaging range as it looks to build on the demand for its glass solution, TAG.

Airless pack demand leads to new production site for Mega Airless

27-Mar-2013 - The rising demand for airless packaging solutions has led Mega Airless to announce a new production site in Villingen, Germany, in order to handle the influx in orders, says the...

Pack Peek: A look into the latest launches in cosmetics packaging

26-Mar-2013 - With so many packaging shows complete, and many still to take place, the year is well underway in cosmetics packaging. Here is a look at some of the latest launches...

‘New’ Albéa pumps up tube production with latest airless complete solution

19-Mar-2013 - Fresh from its New Year acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, French beauty packager Albéa has utilised its new expertise to launch its latest range of airless tubes and pumps.

Cosmoprof presents the perfume Oscars

14-Mar-2013 - Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna hosted the 24th edition of the International Award organised by Accademia del Profumo; recognising the leading perfume innovations of the year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at...

Capturing Cosmopack 2013: the show in pictures...

13-Mar-2013 - All the sectors of the cosmetics industry were represented in the six areas of the Cosmoprof Bologna exhibition, with Cosmopack running as a 'show within the show'. Here CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes...

Luxe Pack gears up for latest event in Shanghai, next month

10-Mar-2013 - The organizers of the Luxe Pack event are preparing for the sixth edition of the luxury packaging show, which will take place at the Shanghai Convention Center and will host a...

Sabic launches new packaging film portfolio for European market

08-Mar-2013 - Petrochemicals company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched a new range of films with broad applications for the packaging category.

Avon invests in new packaging systems to offer 'superior' products

07-Mar-2013 - The Mexican division of the cosmetics giant has teamed up with a label system specialist to create a shrink sleeve solution for its lipsticks, mascaras, and eyeliners in an effort...

Sabic expands its broad resin portfolio to cater to the industry

22-Feb-2013 - The global thermoplastics provider has expanded its polyolefin material portfolio for cosmetic packaging to meet diverse needs and offer the latest material technologies to industry professionals.

Seram Europe reveals new textile accessory trends

14-Feb-2013 - Seram International, a company that specialises in textile transfers reveals silk, lace and floral textiles amongst this year’s biggest trends in terms of fragrance packaging accessories.

PCD Packaging in Pictures: And the winners are...

13-Feb-2013 - Every year the PCD Congress in Paris celebrates the innovative packs on display at the show and this gallery rounds up the brands who made the 2013 winners list.

Packaging specialists develop airless lipstick to 'fill gap in the market'

08-Feb-2013 - German packaging supplier OEKAbeauty has teamed up with French company Cinqpats to develop an airless lipstick, that they reckon the colour cosmetics market is missing.

Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition readies to open its doors

08-Feb-2013 - The biggest packaging event in the UK is readying to open its doors at the NEC exhibition halls in Birmingham, from June 4th to 6th.

Beauty packaging amongst the least satisfactory, survey reveals

06-Feb-2013 - A new study carried out by MeadWestvaco shows that beauty packaging is frequently singled out as being one of the specific areas where consumers are frequently dissatisfied.

Unilever cuts carbon emission and halves size of aerosol deodorants

05-Feb-2013 - Unilever has always taken its Sustainable Living Plan very seriously and it has now made its presence felt in its deodorant range, as it cuts the size and carbon footprint...