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ADVANCE – Drop Shape from KRÜSS: New, innovative software

With ADVANCE – Drop Shape, KRÜSS GmbH has developed a new, innovative software package for measuring contact angle and determining surface free energy (SFE). ADVANCE – Drop Shape is a common software platform for all KRÜSS laboratory instruments and mobile solutions for analyzing the wetting of solid surfaces. New, intuitive operating concept and simple programming … Read more

2014’s Luxe Pack in Green Award in Monaco went to …

During Luxe Pack Monaco 2014, the Luxe Pack in Green Award rewards the best eco-conceived initiative. This year the cosmetic jar T-eco from Euro Cosmetic Asia, associated to Sanyo Chemical, won the award. This cosmetic jar was completely eco-designed: a reduced 40% of plastic, fully recyclable, reusable and refillable. Its simple replacement design enables an … Read more

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STÖLZLE GLAS GROUP: Versatility, Reliability and 200 years of experience

The Stölzle Glass Group can look back on more than 200 years experience in the production of packaging glass for the prestige spirits, perfumery and cosmetics industries as well as the health care and consumer sectors. Our own Oberglas brand serves the high quality glass and tableware market for the gastronomy and hotel business. Stölzle … Read more

Pro Carton: The Winners of the ECMA Award 2014

The Carton of the Year went to Fernanda Brandao, for perfect communication of the product promise. The carton’s shape reminiscent of an unpolished amythyst differentiates it from other products on the shelf. In the Sustainability category, the Confiserie Reber Advent Calendar with innovative carton-inlay replaced the styrofoam positioning tray in an advent calendar with cartonboard … Read more

LUM GmbH opens own application laboratory in Paris

LUM now directly in France The new application lab of LUM GmbH opens in Plaisir, a Western suburb of Paris, on October, 1st 2014. „The opening of the application laboratory is the next logical step in the further development of the French market for LUM products as well as for the optimum customer service in … Read more

Aerobal: The winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2014

An international jury made up of journalists from some of the most-important trade journals from around the world* has chosen the winners for 2014. A can produced by German manufacturer Tubex for Dove won the category for aerosol cans that are already on the market. This can has a photo-realistic reproduction of a pomegranate with … Read more

Bioplan and Arcade Marketing complete merger

Ileos, owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management and Visant Corporation, controlled by affiliates of KKR and DLJ Merchant Banking, jointly announced the closing of the transaction between Bioplan and Arcade Marketing, resulting in the formation of a new strategic venture. In this strategic venture Oaktree retains a 75% ownership interest and Visant retains … Read more

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Sederma awarded Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

After receiving several awards for innovative ingredients during last years (Beautifeye™ in 2013, Legance™ in 2012, Essenskin™ in 2008, Bodyfit™ in 2006), Sederma’s consistent drive resulted in the attribution of the prestigious award for European Personal Care Active Ingredient Company of the Year established by Frost & Sullivan. "Regulatory compatibility and targeted activity of Sederma’s … Read more

Etma: Tubes of the year 2014:

At this year’s congress of the European tube manufacturers association (Etma) in Milan, a jury comprising association members selected winners in the Aluminium Tubes, Plastic Tubes, Laminate Tubes and Prototypes categories. The experts were particularly impressed by the innovative solutions in the form of small tubes and the excellent examples of exceptional design and fantastic … Read more

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XRite Free Webinar: The Colour of Beauty on Sep. 24th 2014

In this webinar, X-Rite Pantone will introduce you to the science behind the fundamentals of color, its imperative role in the beauty industry, and how color accuracy can increase your beauty business’ bottom line. Here are some specifics of what will be discussed: Basic understanding of color Why you can’t trust your eyes Physiology of … Read more

COSMEETING & CREATIVE BEAUTY PARIS 2014: The scene for always more specialized meetings

For its 12th edition, the two tradeshows organized by Beyond Beauty Events – COSMEETING and CREATIVE Beauty – brought together for 3 days (from 9 to 11 September 2014) nearly 18,248 business visitors, amongst which 35% are international, coming to see what’s new and next in Beauty from brands to suppliers, covering the sectors of … Read more

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Precise dosing for fully automatic CMC measurements

KRÜSS‘ Micro Dispenser for fully automatic measurements of the CMC of surfactants Accessory for the KRÜSS Force Tensiometer K100Creation of extensive concentration series for precise CMC measurement KRÜSS GmbH will present the Micro Dispenser, a dosing unit for fully automatic measurements of the critical Micelle concentration (CMC). The Hamburg-based manufacturer of measuring instruments has developed … Read more

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MakeUP in New York: September 23d + 24th 2014 in Center 548

«THE» unavoidable appointment of the North American Make-Up industry is meeting up in New York. MakeUp in NewYork, an unique meeting around innovation, from formulation to packaging through accessories! On 23rd and 24th pf September, the « TOP » of the make-up industry professional is meeting up at the Center548, with 25 more exhibitors from … Read more

HCP Packaging: Industrial Presence in Europe next year?

A turnover of 240 million dollars expected this year, up by more than 10% over last year has prompted an industrial presence scheduled for mid 2015 in Eastern Europe. Eddy Wu, CEO says; “Thanks to the support of our financial sponsor,TPG Capital, who is stating our common ambition to continue to work towards positioning HCP … Read more

Leonhard Kurz takes Kama on board

The coating specialist Leonhard Kurz has sought out reinforcements to help it construct its DM Liner finishing machines. In addition to Kurz’s traditional machine manufacturing partners, the DM Liner will now also be constructed by Kama. “Kama is an expert in finishing machines and possesses comprehensive know-how in digital finishing. The company is therefore positioned … Read more

Trimas Corp. acquires company and expands packaging footprint in Asia

TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – today announced that TriMas Corporation has acquired Lion Holdings Pvt. Ltd. The transaction closed July 25, 2014, at which time Lion Holdings became part of the Company’s Packaging segment. “We are pleased to add Lion Holdings to our portfolio of … Read more

Albéa opens new facility in China

Albéa, a global manufacturer of packaging for beauty, personal care, oral care and pharmaceutical products, has opened its new facility in Suzhou, near Shanghai (China). This new facility is the only Albéa site to house the complete scope of the group’s core activities: tubes, cosmetic rigid packaging (mascaras, lipgloss, compacts, bottles) and dispensing systems – … Read more

MakeUp in Paris: A double-digit growth

The dynamics of MakeUp in Paris will have had the better of all the obstacles along the way. In spite the lightning strike of taxi drivers on the day of the setting up of the show… followed by the lightning strike of some employees of the French national railway company, the day before the show, … Read more