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Bosch launches new, more efficient, carton machine

15-May-2009 - Bosch Packaging Technology has developed new cartoning machine, which it claims to be faster, more adaptable and with improved security features than its previous CUT 120 model.

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Competition opens for HBA International Package Design Awards

14-May-2009 - Entrance is now open for the International Package Design Awards (IPDA), which showcases the best cosmetics packaging from around the world.

Marchesini launches new robotic line for cosmetics and pharma applications

14-May-2009 - Marchesini has launched a 120 carton per minute robotic line combining a thermoformer and cartoner that claims to offer cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.

Rexam restructures plastics packaging operations

12-May-2009 - Rexam is restructuring its plastic packaging operations following “sustained weakness” in personal care and closures this year.

Marchesisni launches combined thermo former and cartoner at Achema

11-May-2009 - Italian machining specialist Marchesini’s claims its new 150 carton per minute Unica monobloc packaging system offers syringe makers greater packaging flexibility, improved cleaning access and quicker change over.

Diamond Packaging turns to wind power, weight loss and recycling

06-May-2009 - Diamond Packaging has turned to wind power, weight loss and recyclable materials to create a greener package for Highland Lilac Perfume.

Health Canada publishes labeling guide on unusually packaged cosmetics

04-May-2009 - Health Canada has published an information sheet to clear up regulatory confusion surrounding cosmetics with small, ornamental, non-existent or odd packaging.

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Biotherm hooks up with Alcan on new packaging

30-Apr-2009 - France-based beauty company Biotherm has worked with Alcan to develop the new packaging for its Biophur skin care range.

Delfin launches skin testing equipment for colour cosmetics

29-Apr-2009 - Delfin Technologies claims to be the first to market portable skin testing technology aimed at measuring the gloss or shine of skin.

Freeman Technology upgrades powder testing technology

23-Apr-2009 - UK-based Freeman Technology has launched two new accessories for its FT4 Powder Rheometer, providing automatic testing of powder compacts.

Consumers rank glass as most eco packaging material, says FEVE

23-Apr-2009 - Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

Older generations focus on eco packaging, study finds

21-Apr-2009 - A consumer’s age profile can influence whether they base their purchasing decisions on the eco-friendliness of packaging, according to a new survey.

Alcan develops new printing technology for cosmetic tubes

17-Apr-2009 - Alcan Packaging Beauty has developed a new printing technology to allow brands to decorate tubes with striking, photo quality designs.

Ekato develops hot/cold mixer for cosmetics production

15-Apr-2009 - German company Ekato has developed a new cosmetics mixer for oil and water based ingredients that promises to save both energy and time.

Alcan Packaging CEO steps down

09-Apr-2009 - Ilene Gordon has stepped down as head of Alcan Packaging to take up the reigns at Corn Products International.

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SGD Group calls in the bankers to renegotiate debt

07-Apr-2009 - Creditors of SDG Group, French glassmakers for the beauty and pharmaceutical industries, are in talks to hire debt advisors in order to renegotiate terms for the loans taken out to buy the company two years ago.

MWV launches new airless dispensers at Cosmoprof

03-Apr-2009 - MeadWestvaco (MWV) launched three new airless dispensing systems at Cosmoprof, Bologna, along with showcasing new design possibilities for its fragrance bottles.

Sales remain steady at Gerresheimer

02-Apr-2009 - Gerresheimer has held its sales steady in the first quarter but suffered a drop in operating profit due to capacity adjustments and the poor performance of the Technical Plastics segment.

Congress uncovers aerosol trends and innovation

27-Mar-2009 - Sustainability, artwork techniques and the art of spray were core topics at the Aerosol Forum in Paris this month.

Lumson launches glass packaging with airless dispenser

26-Mar-2009 - Italian packaging company Lumson is about to unveil it latest glass packaging with built in airless dispenser at the forthcoming Cosmoprof show in Bologna.

SGD launches glass bottle range for Cosmopack

24-Mar-2009 - SGD is launching a new range of glass bottles and jars for the cosmetics market at the Cosmopack exhibition in Bologna next month.

Weekly comment

Do we really need all that packaging?

24-Mar-2009 - Secondary packaging can serve to protect a product and also to give it a more up market appearance, but with consumers becoming both more eco- and budget-conscious its demise could be imminent.

Tube manufacturers need to be flexible to survive the crisis, says trade body head

20-Mar-2009 - ‘Flexibility, flexibility, flexibility’ should be the mantra of all European tube manufacturers if they want to weather the current economic storm, says the head of their trade body.

MWV closes two factories and reduces secondary packaging production

19-Mar-2009 - Marking a move away from secondary packaging, MeadWestvaco (MWV) is closing two factories in Virginia and Puerto Rico with the loss of 278 jobs.