The huge growth in customised and tailor-made cosmetics has sent an already fast-paced industry into overdrive. Formulation labs have never been busier, and so is the packaging and labelling side of the business.
Brands and manufacturers are constantly innovating packaging as they look to engage consumers and build brand loyalty, and this is seeing six key trends influence the sector, according to market research firm Mintel.
A study carried out by Forrester Consulting revealed that consumer packaged goods companies like cosmetics, can achieve cross-channel growth by digitally collaborating with retailers and distributors.
Opening up the potential for tinplate aerosol cans to replace those made from aluminium, packaging manufacturer Colep has launched a new ‘invisible’ seam development.
Less than a year after it announced the acquisition of wooden components manufacturer Technotraf, cosmetics packaging developer Quadpack has purchased fellow Spanish company Krampak, a provider of decoration services to the beauty industry.
As industry interest in the digital printing process increases, specialists are stepping up their game. In fact; Germany based Hinterkopf claims it has developed the first 360 degree digital printing that will allow design to be transferred onto hollow...
Labelexpo opens its doors in Brussels, Belgium today, claiming to be the largest show to date, in turn showcasing an unprecedented level of new innovations.
M&H Plastics has developed a new print technology offering photo-realistic images printed directly onto tubes enabling it to offer label quality print without the need to label.
UK-based plastics manufacturer M&H has created the new tube for Next’s body wash, in collaboration with the high-street retailer’s contract fillers, Swallowfield.
Packaging is not only about aesthetics. Increasingly, designers are concentrating on the sensory qualities of the packaging, which has been the inspiration for Sleever International’s new ink.
A unique self-cleaning method that ensures low cost of ownership, minimal downtime and high quality printing of barcodes onto outer case packaging are the benefits claimed by the manufacturers of the system.
Sun Chemical and Keating Specialist Cylinders have launched a concept after years of research and development to help brand owners to apply different packaging effects more cost-effectively.
New York-based Multi Packaging Solutions has acquired Great Western
Industries in an attempt to branch out into the cosmetics and
fragrance packaging market.
Crown Risdon has developed a unique decorating process for its
Surlyn cap used on the new Hypnôse fragrance from Lancôme. The cap
uses a new molding process which is said to save time and cuts back
on production costs.
As part of the update to the Jean Paul Gaultier perfume range, the
company has again chosen Sleever International to provide secondary
packaging that is said to increase shelf visibility.
The fast turnaround and high quality finish of Decorative Sleeves'
latest UV Flexo printing technology has enabled the company to
produce and deliver special promotional sleeves to L'Oréal to meet
critical customer deadlines.
Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe has unveiled Fasson
Iridescent, a multi-layered film in their premium packaging range,
claimed to give designers a creative means of achieving
multi-colour shelf impact, without the use of additional...
Appleton has introduced MoistureBloc for Ream Wrap, a completely
repulpable and 100-percent recyclable ream wrap developed for
environmentally friendly paper-based products. The company claims
that the product offers excellent moisture...
