Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - Europe US edition

French R&D initiative fosters eco packaging design

20-Nov-2009 - A French research and development project to help foster the design of environmentally-friendly plastic packaging has been initiated by Alcan Packaging Beauty.

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Crown provides aerosol for Sara Lee men’s grooming range

20-Nov-2009 - Crown Aerosols Europe (CAE) has partnered with Sara Lee to provide the packaging for their men’s grooming product, William’s Confort Pro Mousse Crème.

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Maesa creates festive gift box packaging for Sephora

19-Nov-2009 - French packaging supplier Maesa has designed a Christmas gift pack set and shop decoration range for Sephora.

Sampling Innovations expand into Spanish market

19-Nov-2009 - UK-based Sampling-Innovations, a supplier of samples packaging to the beauty industry, has expanded its operations into the Spanish market by opening a sister company in Barcelona.

Acquisitions in the packaging industry

18-Nov-2009 - International players within the packaging industry, Pago and Superfos, concentrate on the European market by divesting and acquiring businesses.

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Rexam announces new chief executive

17-Nov-2009 - Global packaging company, Rexam, has announced that Graham Chipchase is to succeed Leslie Van De Walle as CEO from 1 January 2010.

HCP packaging to expand production facilities

13-Nov-2009 - Global cosmetics packaging supplier, HCP Packaging, is expanding its North American production capacity by opening a new factory in Mexico.

Plastic additive firms face €173m price fixing fine

12-Nov-2009 - Dozens of companies that produce plastic additives for food, beverage and cosmetic packaging have been fined more than €173m for their part in price fixing and market sharing cartels over a 13-year period.

Innovation of the year award for lip-gloss timestrip technology

06-Nov-2009 - The integration of timestrip technology into Cargo Cosmetics’ Blu-ray lip gloss range won ‘Innovation of the year’ at the 2009 UK Packaging Awards.

Rexam launches glass-effect plastic sampler packaging

06-Nov-2009 - Rexam says that its new Crystal Transparency offers beauty companies a less expensive way of achieving the high quality glass-like finish for sample packaging.

Oekametall packaging first to adopt DuPont’s renewable resin

27-Oct-2009 - Oekametall’s new standard mascara packaging line that uses DuPont’s renewably-sourced polyester resin, Biomax PTT1100, was showcased at Luxepack Monaco last week.

Metabolix’ field trials investigate bioplastic-producing crops

26-Oct-2009 - Field research on tobacco takes Metabolix one step further in its quest to design non-food crops that produce plastic resins for use in cosmetic and food packaging.

Removable pumps to allow for easy recycling unveiled by MWV

22-Oct-2009 - Decorated perfume pumps and new features for existing cosmetic dispensers are some of the latest innovations being showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco this week by MWV Beauty and Personal Care.

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Rexam appoints new director of marketing and innovation

22-Oct-2009 - Global packaging provider Rexam has appointed Eric Soubeiran as director of marketing and innovations in its personal care division.

Powder atomizer launched by Karla Innovations

16-Oct-2009 - Austria-based Karla Innovations has developed a bulb atomizer for powder and a perfume atomizer with a leak-proof bulb.

AptarGroup suffers from weak demand in fragrance and cosmetics

15-Oct-2009 - Packaging supplier AptarGroup expects softness to continue in the cosmetics sector, its biggest business sector, although predicts the end of inventory reduction in others.

Re-sealable sample pack fits needs of modern consumer

15-Oct-2009 - A re-sealable sample pack for creams and lotions allows the consumer to test a product over a number of days while providing ample branding space, claim the manufacturers.

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Qosmedix launches dial-up applicators with interchangeable tips

15-Oct-2009 - Qosmedix, a supplier to the cosmetic, skincare, spa and salon industries, has developed a range of dial-up applicators with interchangeable tips.

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Axilone produces perfume cap for new Guerlain fragrance

14-Oct-2009 - Caps and closures manufacturer Axilone has created the stopper for Guerlain’s new fragrance “Idylle”.

Geka Brush to present new mascara brushes at Luxe Pack Monaco

14-Oct-2009 - Germany-based cosmetics applicator manufacturer, Geka Brush, will be presenting its latest mascara brushes at Luxe Pack Monaco on October 21st.

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M&H Plastics wins prize for body care packaging

12-Oct-2009 - M&H Plastics USA has been awarded the 2009 Pentaward in the Body Care category for its packaging on the Living Proof ‘No Frizz’ range.

DuPont introduces green resin to cosmetics market at LuxePack

09-Oct-2009 - Packaging giant DuPont will be unveiling its new polyester resin with over a third renewable content to the luxury cosmetic sector at the LuxePack trade show later this month.

One-handed mascara pen claims to be industry first

08-Oct-2009 - Mascara Noir, a revolutionary, ‘one-handed’ mascara, claimed to be the first major change to mascara application in over fifty years, will be launched in the UK next week.

Bioplastics have huge potential but infrastructure needs to catch up

05-Oct-2009 - Bio-based plastic resins are beginning to make their mark on the world of packaging; but, although significant savings are being made on resource use, much still needs to be done to improve end-of-life options.