Digitally empowered packaging

Karel Golta’s scenario shows how digitalisation might impact cosmetic packaging in future. Mr. Golta is Managing Director at Indeed Innovation in Hamburg, Germany. Read more in our article from COSSMA 10/2016. Evolving technology will transform the cosmetics industry Have you wondered about the exponential development of technology? Artificial intelligence in the form of special algorithms … Read more

Rising Global Spending on Cosmetics to Boost Demand for Innovative Cosmetic Packaging

In the highly competitive global cosmetic packaging market, innovation remains the key to success as excellent aesthetic value and appeal of packaging products continue to be richly awarded by cosmetic manufacturers, observes Transparency Market Research in a recent report. Key manufacturers are focusing on the introduction of attractive and innovative packaging products such as the … Read more

Multicultural Beauty with “Tones of Beauty” at Cosmoprof Worlwide Bologna 2017

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the leading international exhibition for beauty trends organized by Bologna Fiere Group, will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 17 to 20 March 2016. As one of the main initiatives, the first edition of Tones of Beauty, a multicultural beauty showcase.Tones of Beauty will be held inside COSMOPRIME, a preview of Cosmoprof Worldwide … Read more

Alltub acquires Karl Höll

Alltub Group ("Alltub" or “the Group”), a global leader in collapsible aluminum tubes and owned by Aurora Capital Group, announced the successful acquisition of Karl Höll GmbH & Co. KG ("Karl Höll" or ‘the Company”). Headquartered near Düsseldorf in Germany, Karl Höll is a specialist for collapsible aluminum and laminate tubes with annual production capacity … Read more

MakeUp in New York: 15 % visitor increase

The sixth edition of MakeUp in NewYork whicht took place 7 & 8 September 2016 at the Center548 there were more than a hundred exhibitors, with about 65% of them specialised in formulation and full service activities backed up by the presence of companies in the packaging and accessory sector and there more than 2,800 … Read more

SGD Perfumery becomes Verescence

SGD Perfumery, global manufacturer of glass bottles for the perfumery and cosmetics’ industries, is changing its name to Verescence. Now independent, the company is solely focused on the perfumery and cosmetics. The new name with its French and prestigious sound reflects the company’s origins. The name combines the glass skills [Ver] and the [escent] suffix, … Read more

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High-end injection-moulding line arrives at Quadpack Plastics

The arrival of a high-end injection moulding machine in June signifies the start of two-year plan to deploy state-of-the-art injection moulding equipment at Quadpack Plastics.  The new machine will allow larger cavitation moulds to be operated. Since its incorporation into Quadpack Group in April this year, the production experts of the Manufacturing Division have been … Read more

Albéa acquires Scandolara Tub-Est

Albéa has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Scandolara Tub-Est s.r.o, which operates a laminate tubes facility in Levice, Slovakia. Scandolara Tub-Est serves global and regional brands across Europe, primarily in the oral care market. Its 130 people achieved sales of circa €20 million in 2015. The plant holds multiple ISO certifications. Thus, Albéa now … Read more

Tube of the Year 2016: The winners in the tube’s anniversary year

The gala dinner at the end of the World Tube Congress 2016 organised by Etma (the European tube manufacturers association) to mark the 175th anniversary of the tube’s invention provided the setting for the presentation of this year’s winners of the Tube of the Year competition. Some 150 participants and guests from the whole process … Read more

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LUXE PACK MONACO expands its borders: Sep. 21st – 23d 2016

With over 450 exhibitors, 40 conferences, 80 experts, and more than 300 product launches, LUXE PACK guarantees the perfect mixture of creativity and innovation. This 3-day show will host the world’s best packaging manufacturers, all selected for their expert industry know-how and/or standout technology.

3i sells Geka to Sulzer

3i Group, and funds managed by 3i, have sold Geka Holding GmbH, to Sulzer Ltd, a Swiss company, specialising in pumping solutions, rotating equipment services, and separation and mixing technology. Total proceeds of €178m to 3i and funds managed by 3i represent a 1.8x euro money multiple. Proceeds to 3i from today’s transaction will be … Read more

Etma’s World Tube Congress celebrates the 175th anniversary of the tube

The European Tube Manufacturers Association, Etma, hosted the World Tube Congress in Berlin at the beginning of June to mark the 175th anniversary of the discovery of the tube by the American John Goffe Rand. The 130 participants were not only representatives from almost all important tube manufacturers but also global specialists and companies from … Read more

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Quadpack brings a blush to its Liquid Foundation range

The Liquid Foundation range from Quadpack has expanded. The popular Q-Line family now has a new member specifically designed for blush. Its 15ml capacity is just right for liquid face products such as blusher and highlighter, while perfectly complementing the rest of the 30ml range. With this new addition, brands can launch a great-looking collection … Read more

Jury selects Tubes of the Year 2016

This year the jury which selected the winner tubes of this year’s Tube of the Year 2016 contest did not only consist of industry experts and Etma* representatives but also included packaging journalists such as COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss. 33 entries had to be evaluated in the categories aluminium tubes, laminate tubes, plastic tubes and … Read more

Cosmetic Business: Meeting the suppliers

This preview selection for this year’s Cosmetic Business, with about 400 exhibitors from June 8–9 in Munich, shows some exciting novelties. Albéa’s Cat’s Eyes Albéa’s Cat’s Eyes is a mascara range for a wide-eyed look, enabling agility in application thanks to its extra slim fibre brushes. The extra slim design for all types of lashes … Read more

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Albéa at Cosmetic Business

Visit Albéa at Cosmetic Business Munich in Hall 4, booth F04. Albéa is partnering with its customers to build their brand’s future. Albéa offers a broad range of packaging in 4 product lines and a one-stop-shop service.Albéa is a recognized expert in lotion pumps that offer formula protection for all viscosities. The company offers a … Read more

Airless dispensers: New dimensions for Elegance

Eric Desmaris highlights new airless dispensers for premium products made from PET. The new 100% recyclable PET container provides a better protective barrier against air. Mega Airless now brings a new dimension to its range by adding PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers to its offering, which targets the premium market with solutions adapted to luxury cosmetics. … Read more