WEBpackaging Asian Packaging Edition News and Innovations Feed

TKK releases new acrylic bottles with silicone/glass droppers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:46:02 GMT

Acrylic is a material that provides a lot of benefits to the packaging buyer - durability, lightness, product compatibility, and (of course) price. TKK, as one of Asia’s leading suppliers in acrylic products, has developed their existing offering to include a wide range of solutions for just about every conceivable product line that may require the particular properties the material can offer. In order to appeal to an even wider demand, the company has just released some interesting new complements for its bottle lines, not least of which is its new droppers.

The droppers are composed of a sterile glass tube paired with a silicone bulb for small liquid doses that may require accurate dosing, such as cosmetic sera, herbal remedies or pharmaceutical products. Droppers are swiftly becoming the product of choice among vendors that require the consistency that only droppers can provide, without getting too “high-tech” or overly complicated.

New airless pump series focused on elegance and high Japanese quality

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:09:52 GMT

To download a version of this article in Japanese, please click here.

SR Packaging has developed a new airless pump that provides stable dosage dispensing even with the high viscosity products. The pump comes in different volumes with a variety of output dispensers with Japanese quality.

The body of the bottle is composed of plastic PET which can be combined with several actuators designed for fine mist spraying, lotion spraying or jet spraying. The capacities available are 30ml and 50ml, and output of 0.15cc and 0.18cc with optional neck finish of 18/410, 20/410 and 24/410.

SR Packaging has full confidence in the high quality of its products and also offers customization and decoration possibilities like adding aluminum sleeves to enhance the elegance of the bottle.

Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia catalogue steps into the future

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:07:57 GMT

The recent re-launch of Rexam's BCE&A section, designed and deployed by WebPac, was aimed at taking the section's online image into the future while allowing for more visibility of the extensive range of beverage cans. The result is a crisp, sharp and creative website that is easy to navigate thanks to a clear left-hand menu allowing the visitor to explore the wide variety of beverage cans on offer.

Also available to view is an ‘Added Value’ section, complete with zoom function, allowing visitors to experience first hand, the sensory effects achievable with cans, including Varnish, Illustration and Printing Techniques. This range has been designed to enable brands to stand out from the crowd, target new consumers and appeal to existing target markets.

“The catalogue underlines Rexam’s commitment to our customers by providing easy-to-access product information around the clock and listening to our customers needs”, said Alex Jennings, Rexam’s Vice President Sales and Marketing for BCE&A. “We are able to react to our customers growing demand for innovative packaging solutions and for that reason, continue our leadership in the market and stay ahead of the competition. “

Rexam and WebPac have formed a successful partnership over many years and together, have created a comprehensive catalogue, covering Rexam’s array of packaging solutions.

Click here to view the new Beverage Can Europe & Asia section in Rexam’s product catalogue!

TKPC’s new, advantageous blow-injection roll-ons

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:12:46 GMT

One of the catches of roll-on dispensers is that they require at least three pieces to function correctly - a product receptacle, an application sphere and a fitment to house the sphere and connect it to the bottle. For the packaging buyer, this means added costs related to extra materials and a risk in design flaws where the three pieces don’t mesh perfectly.

TKPC has elegantly sidestepped this issue by inventing a new line of roll-on dispensers that are blow-injected around the application sphere, such that the sphere is nested perfectly and directly in the bottle without the need for an additional fitment. The ball moves easily within its housing, with no reduced capabilities from the consumer’s point of view. The packaging is also lighter, more durable, and is easily colour customized - the colours of both the sphere and the bottle can be changed to suit the client’s needs.

Available in a range of sizes (0.4inch/1.0inch/1.14inch/1.4inch spheres and bottles) the components can be purchased together or separately and special, customized orders are accepted.

The company also produces traditional roll-ons which retain certain advantages, such as being able to pair plastic sphere and fitment with a prestige glass receptacle, for high-end or premium products. The new roll-on line does not seek to replace other roll-on formats, it simply adds a cost-effective solution to its existing gamut of products. Many multinational enterprises, such as PZ Cussions, SaraLee, Henkel, AVON, SPH and more have already signed on, lured by the new product’s reduced cost and quick lead time.

New sizes and glassy colour concepts for Ching Fon’s “Diamond Jars”

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:31 GMT

Ching Fon’s critically acclaimed square PMMA jars have already garnered attention thanks to their attractive appearance which includes a transparent base and a metalized cap.

The base can be produced in any colour that’s in line with the client’s needs and the caps can also be coloured or produced in either matte or shiny metal that can be decorated a number of ways. The base is presented with a number of angled facets in order to produce a cut “diamond” effect, creating an eye-catching premium packaging concept perfect for the cosmetic or personal care industries.

The jars, which are already available in 30/50 ml, are now available in popular prestige sizes, 5/15 ml, perfect for promotional samples, essence materials or corporate hand-outs.

Further, Ching Fon provides internal capping in one of two varieties, to suit the product contained. Clients can select a small-aperture sifter for powder products or a security-seal disk for creams. As both solid and liquid options are covered, clients can create a full range of elegantly-packaged products to suit their marketing needs, attracting customers through bold dominance of shelf and display space.

Rexam appoints Malcolm Harrison as Group Director Plastic Packaging

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:26:49 GMT

Harrison brings to Rexam a wealth of international management knowledge and experience from a career spent in the food and beverage industry. In this position, he will lead the company’s efforts to focus its global plastic packaging resources on creating value-added product and service solutions that help customers build their brands and businesses.

Harrison will become a member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to Graham Chipchase, chief executive, Rexam PLC.

“We are very pleased to add such a valuable asset as Malcolm to our leadership team,” said Chipchase. “We are confident that his leadership will strengthen further our global plastics business, position our organization to deliver on expectations and help us as a Group to move toward our goal of becoming the best global consumer packaging company.”

Harrison began his career in manufacturing and operations at Mars Ltd. He moved on to serve as operations director of Britvic Soft Drinks, and then as a divisional managing director for the former Bass Brewers. Over the last ten years, he has held senior leadership roles in both InBev in Belgium and, most recently, with Nestlé in Switzerland.

Libo Cosmetics at China Beauty Expo 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:54:57 GMT

Dongguan Libo Plastic Products Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and designer of compacts, lipstick cases, mascara cases, lip gloss containers, jars and bottles for the beauty and personal care markets. The company will be attending this year’s China Beauty Expo, a show dedicated to the exposition of anything and everything related to the international cosmetic industry, including: Color Cosmetics, Skincare, Perfumery, Detergents & Personal Care, Hair, Beauty & Spa Products and Equipment, Nail Care, OEM, Machinery, Ingredients and, of course, Cosmetic Packaging. The last three together account for nearly 23% of the exhibitors, among which Libo stands out as an innovative and cost-effective supplier. Nearly 69% of projected visitors will be the Asian representatives of national or multinational firms with a strong presence in that continent, making it an ideal event for anyone operating in or wishing to enter that market.

The expo will take place at the New International Expo Center in Shanghai, May 19th through 21st. To speak with Libo representatives and see all of the company’s latest innovations, please stop by booths 6035 & 6036 in section W6.

Annayake selects Rexam to provide a lotion pump

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:44:17 GMT

The Rexam Nea lotion pump – elegant, neutral and developed for the world’s most challenging formulations – has been chosen by the international personal care product firm ANNAYAKE, for its launched Blanc Japan Whitening Serum, a skin preparation with consumer appeal in China, Japan, India and beyond.

The elastomer- and metal-free Nea lotion pump is engineered to provide the completely neutral formula flow such skin preparations require, thanks in part to the fitting of a glass ball within the mechanism to eliminate formula discoloration. Further, the Nea’s advanced ergonomics and aesthetics combine to enhance the overall end-user experience with silky smooth operation.

“Our sleek Nea pump opens exciting new product development opportunities,” said Virginie Lemeunier, Product Manager – Lotion, Rexam Personal Care. “In this case, ANNAYAKE’s use of the Nea underscores the great potential for advanced dispensing technology in the accelerating skin lightener market, which some industry analysts predict will reach global sales of $10 billion by 2015.

“This category growth -- dependent on dispensers capable of handling such advanced formulations -- will be driven by new applications for men, as well as women, and for increased application in the general body care category, as well as for the face,” she said, noting that in the Asia-Pacific region, light complexions are frequently regarded as a beauty ideal amongst consumers.

Designed to handle even the most viscous, sensitive and natural skin care products, the Rexam Nea operates with the lightest fingertip pressure, Lemeunier said. It is quick to prime, does not splatter or block and is available with actuators in a range of colors and transparencies, for optimal product development flexibility. Rexam supports the Nea with a fully-integrated, end-to-end production network throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, for enhanced customization capability and reduced time to market.

ANNAYAKE treatments are developed according to cutting-edge techniques in the company’s Japanese research laboratories and use active, natural ingredients based on innovative formulas, with delicate textures. According to the firm, “each new ANNAYAKE treatment is an event in the cosmetics industry.”

The Art of Priming

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:15:34 GMT

Whether it is the neat and neutral NEA lotion pump selected by Natura for its DIVERSA Liquid Foundation, or the ultra-low profile lubricant-free XD-11 fine mist pump chosen by Lolita Lempika for its new SI LOLTIA fragrance, Rexam designs its new pumps for fast priming.

“There is an art to designing and developing pumps that offer quick priming operation and retain flawless quality for the entire life of the product,” said Julie Vergnion, Product Manager, Rexam Personal Care Division. “Our long-standing dedication to pump performance and commitment to enhanced functionality results in complete consumer satisfaction and stronger brands through the design of quality products.”

According to Vergnion, certain key characteristics in the design of Rexam quick-prime packaging date back more than 15 years. “The secret lies in our ability to optimize the configuration of the pump which is entirely contained within the bottle neck, and to design a venting hole ensuring controlled pressure equalization. The dip tube also plays a role in priming, even though it is ‘invisible.’”

“A perfect example of this expertise,” she said, “is our ultra-low profile quick--priming XD-11 fragrance pump, which fits completely within the bottle neck. In combination with our invisible dip tube, all the consumer sees is the fragrance. Yet despite this sophisticated design, this dispenser is extremely easy to fit onto the bottle, without special equipment.”

“Most consumers have little idea of the many operations taking place in sequence between the first press on the actuator and the first release of fragrance or lotion,” Vergnion said. “Initially, the pump is full of air at standard atmospheric pressure. Upon actuation, the air in the pump is compressed by a piston. When it reaches the bottom of the stroke, a priming valve opens allowing this compressed air to escape and the pressure in the pump returns to atmospheric pressure.”

When the pump actuator is released, the valve closes, the piston rises and the internal volume increases, creating a drop in air pressure to below the atmospheric pressure within the bottle. This difference in pressure draws the fragrance or lotion into the dip tube and then into the pump. This process is repeated until the pump is full. Then, certain operating processes change because the valve opens under the pressure created in the pump: pressing the actuator produces the spray or delivers the dose of lotion.

“The high output of our pumps results in quick priming with just two to three strokes in the case of our XD-11 fragrance pump,” Vergnion said. “It is the rapid opening and closing of the valves at the correct times that results in fast and easy priming, which consumers appreciate.”

“In addition, conventional dip tubes mar the appearance of bottles. This is why complete transparency of dip tubes has long been a dream for brand owners. First announced in 2006, the light refraction properties of the Rexam ‘invisible’ dip tube render it virtually undetectable, combining superior functionality and good looks,” Vergnion said.” Its refractive index renders it undetectable once it is full, which is easily achieved on packaging lines, greatly improving the overall aesthetics of the packaging” she explained.

“Quick priming, smooth operation, refined and precise output and aesthetics that open new design possibilities are the hallmark of our perfume and lotion pump range,” she said. “Our hard work over the years results in unprecedented convenience for the end-user which is a major benefit to brand owners.”

Thus, it is this expertise in the art of priming, acknowledged by cosmetics customers worldwide, which has enabled Rexam Personal Care to offer lotion and fragrance pumps which are quick-priming and are able to deliver today’s advanced formulations efficiently, smoothly and precisely.

Soft-touch bottles in one stage

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:50:34 GMT

CFI has developed a new technique for soft-touch blow moulding which breaks with traditional processing methods but offers the same soft-touch tactile feel, right from the first injected production stage. It provides customers a highly competitive price and effectively shortens the task time.

Soft textures are proving to be a trend in the cosmetic sector, and are increasingly being used with all kinds of luxury makeup, elegant skin care products and even in the booming manicure/pedicure market. To satisfy customers' demands within the beauty industry, CFI offers extraordinary service on every single item, and makes sure to achieve customized decoration that's perfect for the brand.

A soft-touch bottle has never been so quick to produce or accessible for the buyer!

Benefits:

A one-stage production process, that reduces the unit cost and shortens delivery time
Decrease in materials - eco-friendly, caters to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
Various shapes and styles for different target markets and applications

Specifications:

Shape: tapered, round
Orifice: pointed, flatted
Capacity: 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml
Standard neck size: 18/415, 20/410, 24/410

Appletiser brings its UK can designs in line with its global standard

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:21:56 GMT

As Rexam’s matt-over varnish continues to grow in popularity amongst brands wanting to add a premium look to their products, Appletiser puts the technique to further use to give the packaging for its apple-, grape- and pear-flavoured beverages a more sophisticated and eye catching look.

The 330ml cans, which will be sold in UK grocery, wholesale and education & workplace channels from the beginning of November, use Rexam’s innovative added value technique of matt-over varnish. The technique, which gives the can a matt finish, is applied after the body of the can has been printed and gives the package a premium look and feel, compared to the standard cans consumers are more familiar with.

When asked why the brand chose to use this particular technique on its UK packaging, Andy Thompson, Senior Brand Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises, commented: “Matt-over varnish is used as standard on our Appletiser range across the rest of the world and we wanted to bring the UK products in line with the premium look and feel we achieve globally.”

He went on to say “For us, the can works well because it is a convenient package and is widely accepted by our consumers. By adding the matt -over varnish, we create an impact at point of sale which highlights us in a busy market area and appeals to the sensory needs of our female, 25 – 45 year old target market.”

Matt-over varnish was first introduced by Rexam in 2005 and has been used by many other major brands all wanting to create a premium effect.

Stephen Howell, Breakthrough Innovations Manager at Rexam, is not surprised that brands, including Appletiser, understand the benefits of this technique: “Matt-over varnish is a simple way to make a beverage can stand out from the crowd. All of our added value innovations are designed to allow brands to use their packaging to enhance their brand - this is a paramount service for us to offer at Rexam. The matt look continues to gain in popularity with a variety of brands and we are always working to develop the capabilities. At present we are working with brands to maximise the impact matt finishes can have and ensure our varnishes and inks work in harmony with the design of the can.”

New mix and match tubes and caps from Natpack

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:22:02 GMT

Natpack, Egypt’s premier producer of plastic packaging products (say THAT 10 times fast), now offers new caps for its tubes in an array of sizes and diameters. Previously, tube and cap diameters had to match, meaning a 40mm diameter tube would have to be assigned a 40mm cap by default. Simply put, this is no longer the case. The customer can now choose from a variety of tube and cap diameter options to suit the needs of their specific product or marketing plans.

The following diameter combinations are a sample:

Diameter 19 with Screw on Cap Diameter 19
Diameter 25 with Screw on Cap Diameter 25
Diameter 30 with Screw on Cap Diameter 25
Diameter 30 with Screw on Cap Diameter 25
Diameter 30 with Screw on Cap Diameter 30
Diameter 30 with Flip top Cap Diameter 30
Diameter 40 with Screw on Cap Diameter 25
Diameter 40 with Screw on Cap Diameter 30
Diameter 40 with Screw on Cap Diameter 40
Diameter 40 with Flip top Cap Diameter 30
Diameter 50 with Screw on Cap Diameter 50
Diameter 50 with Flip top Cap Diameter 50

The caps are available in a wide variety of transparent or opaque colors. The tubes can also be customized and decorated according to the client’s needs, with such extras as 4or 6-colour printing, hot stamping and silk screening, labels, optional aluminum sealing for security, tube-to-cap orientation, and (our favorite here at WEBpackaging), tube finishes in either frosted or high-gloss.

The range of customization options is endless, and ready to fit any budget!

Sleek new compacts released by Libo

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:54:53 GMT

Libo’s new compacts are specifically designed for companies that want a simple and attractive pack that’s sleek and sexy, but that doesn’t detract from what’s really important – the product. The basis of the pack is a simple compact tray in black ABS/SAN to which can be added a cover in the same material or a clear PMMA top to further highlight the product inside.

Available in various sizes, the product could conceivably be used for a variety of products, ranging from watercolours to tchotchkes, though the primary market for the compacts remains the cosmetic industry, where products such as blush or eye shadow require a simple frame to highlight their intrinsic value to the consumer.

Customization is possible within the scope of the package’s core attributes and the compacts can also be printed or decorated according to the client’s needs.

Here at WEBpackaging, we think the design is simple, Minimal and attractive without being distracting and we like the fact that it has an appropriate weight that’s light without being flimsy.

Aluminium cans: the perfect solution for the outdoor lifestyle of premium products

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:11:32 GMT

Sprizzerol, the Italian drink that says so much about the glamour of those who drink it, is synonymous with the jet-set lifestyle of the rich and famous. Think of Sprizzerol and you can’t help thinking of fast cars, yachts and all that is Mediterranean – be it hot summer parties on the Cote D’Azure or après-ski in a snow-coved chalet.

Find yourself at any event that oozes style and glamour such as celebrity charity events, open air opera, motor racing meetings or film premieres and you are likely to find this Italian aperitif that is produced with high-quality Italian wine, selected aromatic herbs, and natural ingredients to a secret family recipe.

So when Paolo De Martin, grandson of Edoardo, the 1930’s Italian socialite who invented the Sprizzerol, was looking for a way to package the aperitif to suit the lifestyle of its modern-day consumers, he looked no further than the aluminium can.

The company wanted a convenient, cost-effective packaging that would reflect all that the Sprizzerol brand stands for and that would serve its product in the best possible way.
By teaming up with Rexam, the world’s largest beverage can producer, the makers of Sprizzerol were able to produce a packaging that fitted perfectly with its brand and the ease of consumption for which it was looking.

“Sprizzerol’s glamorous events and sensational performances at shows and fairs are legendary,” said Paolo de Martin of De Martin Sprizzerol GmbH. “Paolo de Martin, who is the owner of De Martin Sprizzerol GmbH, is well known for exceptional and extravagant product presentations. For example it is not unusual for the whole of the Sprizzerol-Bar to be decorated in animal-prints and with glamorous girls wearing feather boas serving the aperitif.”

By working with Rexam, at its factory in Enzesfeld, Austria, the two companies came up with a solution that would not only fit the sophisticated brand but that would provide an easy way to serve, transport and store the drink, as well as being cost-effective.

Paolo de Martin continued: “The know-how of a leading global consumer packaging company enables us to optimize our product and to meet the requirements of our customers. This is an aperitif for all people who enjoy living and also want to show this to others. This drink is the life-style drink for fans of the Italian way of life and who are cool and beautiful. Sprizzerol is synonym for Mediterranean awareness of life, urbanity and eccentricity. Using the 25cl slim aluminium can fits perfectly with this philosophy.”

Harald Moser of Rexam explained further: “As consumers’ lifestyles change, so do their needs and drinks packaging must meet these needs. Consumers are demanding more sophisticated packaging solutions that will give them the drink they want, when they want it and how they want it. On-the-go consumption is increasing and so is occasion drinking such as outdoor events and festivals.

“This is a core market for Sprizzerol and the can fits this profile perfectly. Metal cans are unbreakable, making them suitable where, glass, for example, would pose a safety risk and of course the single serve can makes portion control much easier. With a product like Sprizzerol an aluminium can also allows the product to be served under perfect conditions as it is already mixed in the can and is easy and quick to chill.

“The can is also well suited to premium brands such as Sprizzerol and Rexam often works with customers to create the perfect packaging solution to differentiate a premium brand from the mainstream. By developing the right combination of size, shape and design we can help brands like these create the unique positioning for which they are looking.”

In addition, for events and festivals practical considerations come into effect. Aluminium is light making transport easier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly and the shape of the can makes it easy to stack and store. Additionally, cans are 100% recyclable and can be repeatedly recycled with no reduction in the integrity of the metal.

As well as at any self-respecting event, the 25cl single serve can of Sprizzerol is available from retailers in Austria and Germany and in bars and pubs throughout Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Slovenia and Croatia.

Beauty is not static, it changes in line with social culture

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:01:31 GMT

This profound truth is expressed by 'Vagheggi SPA' (www.vagheggi.com), one of Italy's prominent brands of SPA Product lines. For the past years, 'Stak Plast' and 'Vagheggi SPA' have successfully cooperated in fulfilling the company's special packaging requirements, complying with their beautiful high-end product lines and in line with the ever-changing concept of Beauty. For as low as 3000pcs, Stak Plast can provide a complete standard package tailored, coloured and decorated according to the customer's needs.

Stak Plast’s packaging featured in ‘Vagheggi's 'DL' Cosmetic Line:

DL Gold Stem featuring Stak Plast's Printed SA-100 Jar plus Hot Stamped 'A' type Cap
DL Lifting Effect featuring Stak Plast's Printed SA-100 Jar & TR-50 Jars plus Hot Stamped 'A' type Cap
DL Impure and mixed skins featuring Stak Plast's Printed TR-50 Jars plus Hot Stamped 'A' type Cap
DL Lifting effect body treatments featuring Stak Plast's Printed SA-100 Jar plus Hot Stamped 'A' type Cap
DL Dioriti professional body treatment featuring Stak Plast's Printed SA-100 Jar plus Hot Stamped 'A' type Cap

To view Stak Plast's full catalogue, please click here.

The new E-series double bottle - elegance in simplicity

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:46:18 GMT

The idea of a combo bottle/tube isn't new, but at TKK, the concept has been taken to new levels if you consider the vast range of customization possibilities available. First, the client can choose from two types of dispensers, either non-aerosol pump spray (which appeals to the eco-friendly crowd) or a straight small dose liquid pump. Next, the colours - the client can select the colours for the cap, the dispenser ring, the inner tube AND the outer bottle, all of which are mixed in-house according to the client's needs. The image (right) features light brown injection on the caps and the outer bottles. Logos can be hot-stamped (the default colours are gold or silver - for custom colours, the company outsources to a supplier) or silkscreened (here the company mixes in-house).

The great thing is that whatever process the client chooses for colour spray painting, it can either be placed on the outside of the outer bottle or the outside of the tube, so the client can choose different depths with shadows to match. The logo can look like a floating, ethereal-type image if it's far out or can be a protected stamp if it's on the inside.

The bottles are available in a range of sizes (15/30/50/120 ml). Lead time varies according to the customization options selected, but the whole process is comparatively FAST.

"Levres de Luxe" - The history of lipstick

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:19:06 GMT

With lush photography and entertaining English/French text, the 192-page “Levres de Luxe” is the first book that traces the evolution of lipstick throughout history, and includes insightful commentary from the world’s leaders in make-up and design. It will be available in bookstores throughout France.

In her introduction to the exclusive trade edition of this book, Misha Riveros-Jacobson, Managing Director, Rexam Personal Care, explained, “The author’s analysis of lipstick usage through the centuries resonates with how we conduct our business today. That is, the success of lipstick products has always been a result of the linkage between innovative technology and consumer needs – whether those needs existed in the early days of mankind, or this very week.”

“Levres de Luxe” was written by Jean-Marie Martin-Hattenberg, one of the experts in the artistic and industrial traditions of the beauty industry. “It was clear that we had to join forces on this project, which covers the cultural and technological aspects of lipstick and its packaging,” Riveros-Jacobson said. “Lipstick, and the daily gesture of its application, is the epitome of everything feminine – and is a favorite, and accessible, luxury product.

A key conclusion of “Levres de Luxe” is that innovation has always driven the creation of lipstick cases. Today, the mechanisms are complex and the need to advance designs more vital than ever. Superior plastic injection, metal embossing, lacquering, laser technology, new surface treatments, silk screening, hot stamping and tampo printing are a few of the professions that combine to make today’s lipstick brands stand out.

“While the technology and cultures have changes over the centuries, our company has always been mindful of the artistic and aesthetic concerns of cosmetic and perfume brands, and share a heightened awareness of what consumers expect from their favorite beauty brands,” Rexam’s Riveros-Jacobson said. “In the end, we in our industry work diligently to develop lipstick cases that, aside from their beauty and advanced ergonomics, have one essential purpose: to package and protect very fragile sticks of rouge that make women feel special.”

Journalists may obtain a review copy of the “Levres de Luxe” special trade edition by contacting Christine Gichuki, Rexam Personal Care.

New dripless 1cc oil pump

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:42:35 GMT

1CC OIL PUMP(Patent pending. 200920213472.X)

To download a copy of this article in Japanese, please click here.

SR Packaging introduces a new oil pump, a solution to yesterday’s dispensing problems. It features a precisely controlled dosage of 1cc, and a patent-pending suction mechanism. One of the advantages of using the suction mechanism is that oil residue does not drip from the nozzle after usage, leaving the packaging clean. Another advantage is that due to the oil being sucked 2mm back from the opening of the nozzle, there is less possibility of contamination polluting the product inside the packaging.

The current neck finish is 24/410 and output is 1CC+/-10%. Thanks to the glossy finish of the screw cap, there are more decoration possibilities for the customer to choose from including silkscreening, hot stamping and lacquering.

Light up your lips

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:56:46 GMT

EFA Packaging has designed a lipgloss bottle with a shinny diamond on the top to give glamour for your lips. The special shape of the bottle and the sparkling diamond will make your product more attractive.

They offer you the possibility to customize these lipgloss bottles as they have, in house, all of the necessary processes for production including:

Injection moulding
Blowing moulding
Injection blowing moulding
Bi-injection moulding
Vacuum plating
Vacuum metallization
UV varnish
UV lacquering
Assembly
Hot-stamp
Silk screen printing

EFA Packaging is a professional manufacturer and designer of plastic and aluminium packaging for beauty and cosmetic products with more than 30 years experience.

Their R&D department puts strong emphasis on new product development and innovation offering over 2000 different designs in stock as well as dozens of new monthly design ideas with International Patent Registered.

Their extensive product range includes packaging for lipsticks, lipgloss, lipbalms, eyeliners, mascaras, compacts, foundation sticks, jars, pots, bottles, roll-ons and other containers. EFA Packaging also design, develop and mould plastic mascara brushes.