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The future is green for luxury packaging at LuxePack

24-Sep-2008 - LuxePack welcomes visitors wishing to conquer eco-design, in its 21st edition held in Monaco next month.

Du Pont presents latest packaging products at Luxe Pack

23-Sep-2008 - Du Pont will present fresh packaging design concepts and new sustainable materials at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco next month.

Alcan presents new make-up packaging concepts

22-Sep-2008 - Alcan Packaging showcased its latest creations for the color cosmetics market at the HBA Global Expo, emphasizing the importance of communication and convenience.

Bioplastics firm claims to have married performance and sustainability

18-Sep-2008 - Biodegradable packaging is often criticized for failing to match the quality of petroleum alternatives, but Telles claims to have developed a solution.

Impressions Packaging extends PET bottle range

10-Sep-2008 - 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.

Rexam debuts turbo insert at HBA in New York

09-Sep-2008 - Global packaging supplier Rexam has released its new Turbo Insert to boost the spray application of viscous liquid formulations.

The issue of greenwashing and how to avoid it

09-Sep-2008 - As the green movement becomes inextricably linked to the cosmetics industry so too do questions over the integrity of some of its proponents.

Bioplastics: Sorting the wood from the trees

09-Sep-2008 - With sustainable packaging rapidly becoming a priority for cosmetics companies, the buzz is around renewable and eco-friendly materials like bioplastics.

Bormioli Rocco launches recyclable cosmetics packaging

05-Sep-2008 - 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.

Interactive packaging lends brand appeal, claims US firm

05-Sep-2008 - An interactive tag incorporating the use of mobile phones enhances the promotional aspect of packaging while delivering additional information to consumers, claims US developer.

Airless pump systems capture the luxury arena

29-Aug-2008 - A number of recent product launches suggest that airless pump systems are becoming the first choice of many prestige skin care manufacturers.

Glass and aluminium groups upbeat to meet packaging needs

27-Aug-2008 - 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 industry associations.

PET packaging proving good earner for Amcor

21-Aug-2008 - 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 refocuses its personal care expertise

20-Aug-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.

New cap ranges cuts down on costs

12-Aug-2008 - Italian packaging provider Stropol claims that its new snap-on hinged caps can reduce overall packaging costs for a variety of personal care products.

M&H Plastics invests in flexible tube business

08-Aug-2008 - M&H Plastics has announced plans to expand its flexible tubes business in order to respond to growing demand.

Cosmetics packaging round-up

04-Aug-2008 - Beauty plastics specialist Texen buys Mar-Lee Companies, Molded Fiber increases sustainable production and Oystar USA launches a cosmetics cartoner for rapid delivery.

Bramlage-Wiko releases roll on applicator for anti-aging cream

25-Jul-2008 - Packaging supplier Bramlage-Wiko has developed a new massaging roll-on applicator for L'Oreal Garnier's anti-aging skin care range.

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Estee Lauder executive tackles sustainable packaging

22-Jul-2008 - 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.

Fully recycled bottles adopted by UK baby care company

17-Jul-2008 - Organic baby care manufacturer Beaming Baby claims to be the first UK-based toiletries company to use one hundred per cent recycled bottles.

Gerresheimer reports 13% sales growth in Q2

16-Jul-2008 - German packaging giant Gerresheimer says that higher sales in both its plastics and tubular glass divisions helped boost its performance in the second quarter of 2008.

Alcan buys Russian beauty packaging factory

16-Jul-2008 - Alcan Packaging has bought a cosmetic tubes factory in Russia to meet the demands of the growing industry in the region.

Unit-dose packaging thrives on convenience trend

09-Jul-2008 - Cosmetics that come packaged in daily dose units are becoming increasingly popular, a trend that a Mintel analyst attributes to the desire for convenience.

New product launches boost Valois' results

03-Jul-2008 - Industrial spray and aerosol manufacturer Valois says that strong sales in both its pharmaceutical and beauty and home divisions helped it off-set a hike in raw materials costs and have a successful 2007.