11-Jun-2009 - Alcan Packaging Beauty has used its new injected brush to help Bourjois switch from a dual applicator to an all-in-one mascara without sacrificing the ‘false eyelash effect’.
10-Jun-2009 - A major reduction in packaging, a rethink on how it is measured and a call for greater investment by packing companies to increase recycling are part of a strategy unveiled today by the UK government.
08-Jun-2009 - Cosmetics companies should avoid using degradable additives in PET packaging until four key questions can be answered, warns the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR).
08-Jun-2009 - Maesa has developed packaging that can be read as a book for Alloete’s Cosmetics's new colour line.
04-Jun-2009 - A screw-on pump for perfumes helps consumers recycle the glass bottle after use, according to France-based packaging supplier Valois.
29-May-2009 - Consumer packaging company Rexam has used its latest innovations to develop packaging for the luxury brands Pucci and Dior.
29-May-2009 - The vast majority of manufacturers have not tackled the issue of sustainable packaging, according to a survey of brand owners.
28-May-2009 - ESS Technologies has developed a machine combination for packing and palletizing to help manufacturers save both time and space.
26-May-2009 - Transparent Packaging has developed packaging which can be made to smell like the product inside.
22-May-2009 - Bespoke packaging manufacturer, Venture Packaging Innovations, went into administration this week, according to press reports.
19-May-2009 - Tube packaging specialist Subnil has launched its fastest tube filler to date with a capacity to produce up to 300 tubes a minute.
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.
14-May-2009 - Entrance is now open for the International Package Design Awards (IPDA), which showcases the best cosmetics packaging from around the world.
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.
12-May-2009 - Rexam is restructuring its plastic packaging operations following “sustained weakness” in personal care and closures this year.
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.
06-May-2009 - Diamond Packaging has turned to wind power, weight loss and recyclable materials to create a greener package for Highland Lilac Perfume.
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.
30-Apr-2009 - France-based beauty company Biotherm has worked with Alcan to develop the new packaging for its Biophur skin care range.
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.
23-Apr-2009 - UK-based Freeman Technology has launched two new accessories for its FT4 Powder Rheometer, providing automatic testing of powder compacts.
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).
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.
17-Apr-2009 - Alcan Packaging Beauty has developed a new printing technology to allow brands to decorate tubes with striking, photo quality designs.
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.