European Packaging News
WEBpackaging celebrates its Sweet Sixteen
Sixteen years ago this month, WEBpackaging took flight as an idea in the mind of CEO Duncan Briffett thanks to a FAX sent out by the Body Shoppe to a number of international packaging suppliers, looking for a specific item. Thinking it was a terrible way to find packaging, Duncan engineered the world's first website dedicated to providing a community for packaging buyers and suppliers to visit when looking to connect. As part of the festivities, we're offering some special deals to celebrate!
Read moreEco-chic and formula protection at Cosmoprof
Quadpack’s boutique-style stand drew the greatest crowds around the wooden component and formula protection displays at Cosmoprof Bologna 2013. Special applicators and active formula dispensing also attracted a lot of attention.
Read moreRefreshing brand campaigns with PET Power
Until the end of this calendar year, PET Power will be putting the shampoo, shower gel and hand soap markets in the spotlight. This will take place by means of a special campaign entitled ‘Refresh your Brand’. During this period, the company wishes to convince every producer, co-packer and filling company in these market segments that PET Power is the right partner when it comes to PET packaging.
Read moreRising sales lead to Global Closure Systems plant expansion in Mexico
Global Closure Systems (GCS) announced that its plant expansion in Mexico is now completed. GCS is one of the leaders in the Mexican plastic cap and closure industry, with strong positions in the household, food, personal care, wine & spirit, and beverage sport cap markets.
Read moreCoradin's Ecodis line receives Ecocert approval
Coradin has recently received Ecocert verification and approval for its Ecodis line. The Ecocert certification is valid from April of 2013 for two of their Ecodis dispensers.
Read moreScandinavian Packaging's multiple ISO certifications
Scandinavian Packaging has recently announced that it has achieved the accredited ISO14001 certification for environmental management. This certification is in line with the company's strategy of corporate responsibility, efficient production, and innovation in all processes. Come summer, the company will have a unique combination of three ISO certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO22000), demonstrating its commitment to high standards in packaging.
Read moreDevelopments in the natural and organic personal care market
The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will showcase developments in the natural and organic personal care products market. Taking place in New York City on 16-18th May, the summit will bring together the heads of leading natural and organic companies in North America to discuss key industry issues.
Read moreBapco Closures joins forces with Marks and Spencer and G’s Marketing
Bapco Closures, a leading designer and supplier of caps and closures for the food and drink industry, has launched an innovative new closure system into the UK market with G’s Marketing and Marks & Spencer (M&S).
Read moreHow to choose the perfect perfume bottle
Alessandro Prestini, CEO of Quadpack perfumery partner Premi, explains what to look for when choosing a perfume bottle for your fragrance.
Read moreNew York Summit highlights social media and retailing best-practices
The power of social media and retailing best-practices will be featured in the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2013. Taking place in New York City on 16-18th May, focal themes of this new edition are marketing and consumer behavior.
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