Gaplast nominiert für den Bayerischen Gründerpreis, Kategorie Nachfolge

Eine besonders schwierige Managemententscheidung ist die Regelung der Unternehmensnachfolge. Die Gaplast Gesellschaft für Kunststoffverarbeitung mbH aus dem oberbayerischen Saulgrub (Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen), hat diesen Schritt in vorbildlicher Weise vollzogen. Seniorchef Roland Kneer beteiligte seine Kinder Leonie und Stephan nicht nur am Unternehmen, er übertrug ihnen als Mitglieder der Geschäftsführung auch Verantwortung. Jetzt wurde der Familienbetrieb für den Bayerischen Gründerpreis in der Kategorie Nachfolge nominiert.

Dispensing: Women’s face care routines

Sandy Gregory from Westrock presents new findings of a global study on facial skin care rituals and their implications on packaging. There are over seven billion people in the world and each one of us has a unique face. Our face is how we greet the world and how we nonverbally tell our story to … Read more

VIROSPACK 60th Anniversary: Quality and expertise, assurance of success

Virospack is a family owned company founded in Barcelona in 1956, that is now celebrating 60 years of developing and manufacturing droppers. A long trajectory that positions Virospack internationally as The Dropper Company. “Over these years there have been lots of developments and successful global launches that have used Virospack’s droppers. Many well known brands … Read more

Saving whales and oceans

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Aerosol market remains stable

5.4 billion aluminium cans in 2015 A total of 5.4 billion aluminium cans were produced in 2015,according to the member companies of Aerobal (International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers) – a repeat of the previous year’s record result. In view of the very difficult conditions in 2015, this is a rather good achievement. After … Read more

Cosmoprof 2016: 250,000 exhibitors and visitors from 150 countries

The 49th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide saw the participation on the opening day by Ivan Scalfarotto, of the Italian Government. The Ministry of Economic Development has included Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna between the "Fair of international interest" to be promoted and supported thanks to the collaboration with ITA-Italian Trade Agency. "The real novelty of Cosmoprof,” said … Read more

Toly grows by 22 % 2015

In 2015 the Toly Group obtained a growth of nearly 22% when compared to 2014. The Group achieved sales of €66.6 million. All divisions showed good growth and with a clear strategy. Across the Group, there was continued investment. In Korea, a new factory was built – Toly Korea Manufacturing, to bring more trading business … Read more

Cosmopack: More than a treat for the eyes

Cosmopack will showcase the packaging suppliers’ latest offerings. Cosmopack, the event dedicated to the entire cosmetics supply chain, from raw materials to formulas and from machinery to packaging, takes place from 17–20 March 2016 in Bologna. The Cosmopack Wall returns for the third time, celebrating products which combine technical innovation with beauty. The events scheduled … Read more

Gaplast, Sixtus und Philipp Lahm: Erfolg verbindet

Das vergangene Jahr war für Gaplast eines der erfolgreichsten in der Unternehmensgeschichte. Ein Umsatzwachstum im zweistelligen Prozentbereich, entsprechend viele neue Mitarbeiter, die Entwicklung einer Reihe neuer Produkte für pharmazeutische, medizintechnische und kosmetische Unternehmen sowie die Erweiterung des Anlagenparks sprechen für sich. Auch für Philipp Lahm brachte 2015 viele Erfolge, nicht nur im Sport. Er ist … Read more

German Design Award für NIVEA MEN Creme-Dose

Erst der „Deutsche Verpackungspreis 2015“ nun der „German Design Award“: Die Dose der neuen NIVEA Creme für Männer kommt nicht nur bei den Verbrauchern gut an, sondern überzeugt auch die Experten in Sachen Packaging und Design. Am 12. Februar 2016 zeichnete die Jury des renommierten German Design Awards die NIVEA MEN Creme-Dose im Rahmen der … Read more

Gerhard Schubert: A Modular Filling Line for Cosmetics: Compact and Precise

The detailed Whitepaper by Gerhard Schubert introduces a modular, compact line concept for cosmetic bottle filling. Performance features include a robot-supported gravimetric dosing system with a low filling error, a 50 percent smaller footprint, a ‘puck-less’ line layout without conventional feed sections, as well as accumulation and gating devices.

Gerhard Schubert GmbH: Modulare Abfüllanlagen für Kosmetik – kompakt und präzise

Das detaillierte, 8seitige Whitepaper der Gerhard Schubert GmbH stellt ein modulares und kompaktes Anlagenkonzept für das Abfüllen von Kosmetik vor. Einige Leistungsmerkmale: robotergestütztes gravimetrisches Dosiersystem mit hoher Füllgenauigkeit, 50 Prozent geringere Stellfläche, Anlagenlayout ohne Pucks und zugehörige Förderstrecken sowie ohne Staubänder und Eintaktvorrichtungen.

Packaging Customization: Increasing brand loyalty

Customising packaging can increase brand loyalty. Here are some recent solutions.According to a study conducted by Canadean, 67% of 1,200 global executives across industries believed their customers were becoming less loyal to their brand. Due to such consumer insights, WestRock is convinced that providing customization options raises brand loyalty. According to the company’s annual Packaging … Read more

Intercosmetiques: New factory for 2017

The Alkos Group, which shows 10% revenue increase and over €51m consolidated income in 2015, invests in a new Intercosmétiques factory in Angers to open in 2017. This factory is designed for formulation, production and packaging beauty skin-care and make-up products. Intercosmétiques is one of three units of the Alkos Group. In addition there is … Read more

ADF: The award winners 2016

This year’s ADF awards were all relevant for the personal care industry, except for one which went to a food packaging. The products marked in red also received a PCD award this year. Find out details on this year’s winners in the March issue of COSSMA to be published on March 4th. Category: Product Company … Read more

Packaging: Increasing Brand Loyalty

According to a study conducted by Canadean, 67% of 1,200 global executives across industries believed their customers were becoming less loyal to their brand. Due to such consumer insights, WestRock is convinced that providing customisation options raises brand loyalty. photo: Westrock COS1602_40_Westrock.pdf

Hoffmann Neopac and Tu-Plast consolidate their sales organization for cosmetics

Some ten years after becoming majority shareholder in Tu-Plast Ltd. based in Debrecen, Hungary, sales of the company’s cosmetics products are being consolidated under the leadership of Michael Aringhoff. He has been working at Hoffmann Neopac since 2010 and has considerable experience as a key account manager and as head of sales support. Attila Békési, … Read more

Hoffmann Neopac und Tu-Plast bündeln Verkaufsorganisation Kosmetik

Rund zehn Jahre nach der Übernahme der Aktienmehrheit der Tu-Plast Ltd. in Debrecen, Ungarn, wird der Verkauf der Kosmetikprodukte unter der Leitung von Michael Aringhoff zusammengeführt. Er arbeitet seit 2010 bei Hoffmann Neopac und verfügt über Erfahrung als Key-Account-Manager und als Leiter Innendienst. Attila Békési, bisheriger Commercial Director der Tu-Plast Ltd., leitet nun als Commercial … Read more