Risdon International has cut production but denies that it is considering bankruptcy and insists that the cosmetics packaging company is on route to financial recovery.
Lower demand for packaged consumer goods and rising raw material costs have led to large net losses for packaging giant MeadWestvaco (MWV) and chemicals behemoth DuPont.
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.
Producers and packaging associations claim investment will drive improvements to cost, performance and moisture barrier properties of bioplastics and will enable the industry to compete more effectively with conventional plastics.
With a seemingly endless number of halls pushing greener solutions at this year’s Emballage trade show, one possible future for packaging could be in looking to the past and getting back to design basics.
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The US Transportation Security Administration says it will liberalize regulations that limit the size of cosmetic liquids to containers of 3oz or smaller on flights.
The latest fragrance launch By Kilian fragrances combines $1,500 fragrance bottles designed by the grand-daughter of Henri Matisse with luxury perfume.
Alcan Packaging showcased its latest creations for the color cosmetics market at the HBA Global Expo, emphasizing the importance of communication and convenience.
Biodegradable packaging is often criticized for failing to match the quality of petroleum alternatives, but Telles claims to have developed a solution.
The HBA Awards dinner threw L'Oreal's Skin Genesis into the limelight as the team behind its packaging scooped up the grand award for the International Package Design Award.
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.
With sustainable packaging rapidly becoming a priority for cosmetics companies, the buzz is around renewable and eco-friendly materials like bioplastics.
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.
Lush employees added spice to the business of selling cosmetics yesterday by wearing nothing but aprons in a protest against packaging in 24 stores across the US.
A supplier of simulation technologies for the development of packaging hopes to extend its cooperation with global manufacturers across the food, beverage and personal care markets promising cost efficiency benefits.
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.
Beauty plastics specialist Texen buys Mar-Lee Companies, Molded Fiber increases sustainable production and Oystar USA launches a cosmetics cartoner for rapid delivery.
US Industry association PMMI says that its most recent survey confirms that personal care companies anticipate spending more on packaging equipment this year.
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.