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Godets designed for your compacts

Godets designed for your compacts

Roberts Metal Packaging

Roberts Metal Packaging offer tooling for a range of shapes and sizes although normally, new tooling is designed and manufactured in order to ensure they create the perfect matching pressed powder pan for your compact.

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Eco-friendly, one piece, oval tubes from WWP

Eco-friendly, one piece, oval tubes from WWP

 World Wide Packaging

This eco-friendly tube has a head and cap that are made of a layer of post-consumer, recycled plastic resins (PCR.)

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New LS portables from S&M

New LS portables from S&M

 Yuyao S & M Packaging Co.,Ltd.

These new compact pocket/purse size sprayers are leakproof, have a snap-in closure and twist-lock actuator. There is no need for an overcap and the entire container is recyclable.

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Final creation for Scandolara’s laminate range

Final creation for Scandolara’s laminate range

Scandolara S.r.l.

These new, smaller capacity tubes are very versatile in terms of design options and functionalities; the dispensing orifice size choice makes them a perfect option suitable for many different markets.

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Blue Diamond goes nuts for Weatherchem’s 63mm Flapper®

Blue Diamond goes nuts for Weatherchem’s 63mm Flapper®

Weatherchem

Blue Diamond Nut Growers choose the 63mm Flapper® Single-Flap Series as it is easy to open and close, it doesn’t get lost, and it enhances portion control.

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Practical and clean the new Deo-tube from Scandolara

Practical and clean the new Deo-tube from Scandolara

Scandolara S.r.l.

This new Deo-tube creation from the Scandolara team has a specially designed deo-applicator which makes it the ideal choice for deodorant creams.

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New Alu wine bottles from Boxal

New Alu wine bottles from Boxal

Boxal

This new and highly innovative creation from Boxal is set to revolutionise the traditional wine bottle. Versatile and eye-catching this new bottle is becoming increasingly popular.

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What you want when you want it

What you want when you want it

Raepak Ltd - Sherpa Brand

Raepak’s Sherpa division can hold your ordered pumps/dispensers until they are ready to use. Allowing you to draw down only what you want when you want it.

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Unbreakable and shiny SUN bottle line by CVp

Unbreakable and shiny SUN bottle line by CVp

CVp

These cosmetic bottles are made of transparent PET material for beautiful clarity and are easy to use as the closure can be opened and closed with only one hand.

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New, slim aluminium bottles

New, slim aluminium bottles

Brad-Pak Enterprises

Brad Pak sees the importance of caring for the environment, that is why they are presenting their new, eye catching slim line aluminium bottles which are recyclable, reusable and eco-friendly.

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One great solution to counterfeiting

One great solution to counterfeiting

Bapco Closures

Bapco Closures have created a technology which removes the opportunity for counterfeiters to replicate, re-fill and re-seal, the technology welds the foil seal between the container neck and the spout.

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New skin care jars from Toly

New skin care jars from Toly

Toly - Geka

Korff of Italy were Toly's first customer to pick up this new line with a white and silver colour combination.

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New internal decoration technique

New internal decoration technique

Euro Cosmetic Asia

This is a new patented technique for internal decoration and printing for double-walled containers. Through this process decoration will be magnified and look more luxurious.

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New 50ml (2 x25ml) all-PP Twin Chamber Airless

New 50ml (2 x25ml) all-PP Twin Chamber Airless

Quadpack Group

Exclusively from Quadpack, the new Yonwoo twin chamber airless pack for dual formulas.

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Transparent acrylic based lipstick by Weishinne

Transparent acrylic based lipstick by Weishinne

Weishinne

The new trend is to allow customers to easily and directly see the inside of the lipstick. So Weishinne is presenting a new package with a transparent base.

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Recyclable jars from Roberts Metal Packaging

Recyclable jars from Roberts Metal Packaging

Roberts Metal Packaging

These jars, recyclable through household metal collection, resealable, tamper evident and easy to open are a great solution to package a vast range of different products from all markets.

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Smaller sized cosmetic packaging by Weishinne

Smaller sized cosmetic packaging by Weishinne

Weishinne

Smaller in capacity, 5 ml, than normal containers is the trend for youth-oriented brands. According to the most recent census data, the youth market is blossoming due to the ageing baby boom generation.

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Old times inspired packaging for nowadays needs

Old times inspired packaging for nowadays' needs

Taiwan K.K. / Taixing K.K.

Cosjar’s Renaissance series was inspired by a 16th century palace and is designed to be an elegant tower making your products appears to be majestic works of art. These bottles could be upgrade with the wide range of pumps that Taixing KK offers.

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SR provide stronger pressure sprayer

SR provide stronger pressure sprayer

SR Packaging

SR’s upgraded jet actuator has a stronger pressure making it more user-friendly. The high pressured stream is able to ensure that the product is sprayed directly on the surface of scalp as opposed to over the hair as well.

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Super heavyweight PET bottles

Super heavyweight PET bottles

Epopack Co., Ltd.

These bottles have been designed with an extra thick outer wall (3.5mm) to give the reinforced impression of glass.

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New thick-walled jars TREND line by Hopf

New thick-walled jars TREND line by Hopf

Hopf

Hopf will show their new elegant and eye catching TREND line for the cosmetic industry, which can be coloured and personalized just the way you want.

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New hoodless Vail™ for Endust®

New hoodless Vail™ for Endust®

SeaquistPerfect Dispensing

This innovative two-piece actuator, supplied by SeaquistPerfect Dispensing, is color matched with a blue base and a natural see-through top.

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New, additional and versatile 150ml jars

New, additional and versatile 150ml jars

Induplast

Induplast is happy to introduce their new double wall 150ml jars. These two complete sets of jars have been creatively designed to have either a round or a square edge and to integrate the brand new DOMED and FLAT lines.

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SeaquistPerfect Dispensing take it up a notch for Olay® Regenerist

SeaquistPerfect Dispensing take it up a notch for Olay® Regenerist

SeaquistPerfect Dispensing

These creations include a smooth black closure to match the bottle, a black translucent actuator and a mirrored finish on the shroud that creates an elegant contrast against the shiny burgundy can.

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Virospack - Virospack Export - The specialist manufacturer of packaging for Skin Care and Treatment products. Over 50 years of experience in plastic moulding, rubber moulding, glass forming and decorating techniques allow us to offer an unrivalled range of standard and custom packaging solutions.GCS - Global Closure Systems (GCS) is a new company built on a strong heritage of exisiting brands and products lines. Formed from companies with a long history in closure technologies, including Astra Plastique, Bender, Massmould, Obrist, UCP and Zeller, GCS serves food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial markets. With more than 1,400 products, as well as custom crafted solutions, GCS is one of the largest closure suppliers to the global marketplaceO.BERK Company - A total packaging resource with expertise as a full-service supplier of glass, plastic, & metal containers, bottles, jars, jugs, and cans, as well as caps, closures, and fitments.Roberts Metal Packaging - Roberts is an independent, flexible, innovative, and friendly company, committed to product excellence, and to the continual improvement of the service which it provides to its customers.B.I. Packaging - B.I. Packaging offers a great selection of trigger sprayer, lotion pump, perfume sprayer, aluminum jar and bottles, plastic jars, containers, tubes & paper box along with a variety of other good quality cosmetic packaging. Neville and More - Neville and More are distributors of packaging containers and closures primarily in Europe.Verbeeck Packaging Group - Verbeeck Packaging is dedicated to be the recognised innovative packaging supplier for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial-household packaging. Through quality and service we want to provide to our customers the best product value at a fair price backed by a personal service.Seaquist Closures - Seaquist Closures focus their packaging expertise on adding value to your brands and their shelf presence through unique aesthetic appearances and new ways to dispense your products in a variety of applications. Toly-Geka - Toly is a privately-owned company and fast becoming one of the world's leading luxury packaging manufacturers in the cosmetics, fragrance and skin care industries.Stölzle-Oberglas - Stölzle-Oberglas is a company based in Austria with distribution networks worldwide and an export quota of over 80%. Stölzle-Oberglas is primarily active in the manufacture of high quality glass packaging on behalf of international companies in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, spirits and food industries.Weishinne - have an excellent reputation for specializing in the manufacturing of cosmetic containers. Their ranges of packaging cases are suitable for eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss, foundation, powder, lipstick, etc… Weishinne works closely with R&D group who designs new shape items for them and they keep developing new and innovative cases to meet their client’s expectations. Their three key attributes are: Fast delivery, good quality and great customer service. PET Power - PET Power is dedicated to be the recognised leader in the manufacture of PET packaging. Through vertical integration, from design to production, we will respond to the needs of the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, household and chemicals markets.Stull Technologies - Stull Technologies mission is to be the leader in providing their customers and global packaging partners with closures and packaging components based on innovative and value-added solutions. Stull is accomplishing this by providing our customers & partners with our expertise in Product Design, Development and Manufacturing, while utilizing some of the most advanced technology systems in our industry today. Technicaps - caps, closures, jars for beauty & cosmetics by Technicaps Packaging, French packagingSHB - SHB are one of the largest manufacturers of standard bottles and caps for the personal care and household market sectors. Innovation is our key to success, being one of the first companies to introduce a tri injection 3 colour BOND3 closure. With a massive range of standard bottles and caps to choose from, SHB will give you the customer an opportunity to buy into leading edge design. Olan de Mexico - Olan de Mexico is a leading provider for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. For more than 42 years, Olan de Mexico have designed and produced dispenser pumps, atomizers, sprayers, valves, caps, covers and compact cases. Capsol Berry Plastics - Capsol Berry Plastics manufacturies high quality caps and closures for national and multinational companies in the cosmetics, health, food beauty and household and cleaning industries.SeaquistPerfect Dispensing - Seaquist Perfect Dispensing is a global manufacturer of continuous and metered aerosol valves, non-aerosol spray pumps, lotion pumps and accessories for the personal care, household, automotive, paint and industrial markets. S & M Sprayer Master - SM Packaging is a reliable product design, development and manufacturing company servicing the cosmetic and personal care industry. Louvrette - Ideas, rapidity and service are decisive elements for success in the Cosmetic Market. Internationalization and extension of the product range must be customer oriented.Chong Woo - Chong Woo Co., Ltd is a global supplier of non-aerosol sprays and dispensing devices. The primary markets served by Chong Woo are personal care products, fragrance, cosmetics, and house hold.Hopf - Hopf have been supplying high quality plastic jars, bottles and caps to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for over 100 years. Hopf - not only a company, which produces injection moulded and extrusion blow moulded products, but also a creative team, which combines creative design with the latest technology to produce your exact requirement. Johnsen & Jorgensen - With over 100 years experience in the supply and development of high-quality packaging, Johnsen & Jorgensen has evolved to become one of the leading companies of its type in the UK.Rebhan Group - Rebhan, as a producer of complete plastic packaging containers, is solidly established in the European packaging market.Roma International - Roma International was established in 1965 and from the very beginning has been dedicated to providing a total packaging service to the cosmetic industry. Induplast - Since 1958 Induplast has specialized in the design and manufacturing of containers for cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical. Measom Freer - Measom Freer manufactures and holds extensive stock, so whatever your requirement may be, all items are available for prompt delivery - no matter how small the order. Quadpack - Quadpack is able to offer unrivalled access to both Asian and European sources of supply. A first class customer service and techical support team ensures that customer's receive all of the support they need when selecting and sourcing packaging items.Hoogduin - Hoogduin Verpakkingen B.V. has been a specialist in plastic bottles, jars and the associated closures and dosing systems for several decades. Jiann Gwo Plastic Industry CO. LTD. - Jiann Gwo Plastic Industry CO. LTD., produces bottles, containers, pumps, triggers, caps and cases for cosmetics, chemicals and medicine industriesEmsar Group - Emsar delivers value and quality, specializing in fine mist sprayers and dispensing lotion pumps with applications in almost every category, from fragrance to food to industrial cleansers. WWP - World Wide Packaging provides the cutting-edge designs that deliver results where they count the most…at the retail level. Their range of components, as well as custom and stock molds for primary packaging, have the style and appeal to capture the attention of the luxury, mass, and teen markets alike. CVp Packaging - CVP, Experts in PET, PP and PE Plastic Packaging, provides packaging and packaging materials for Beauty (cosmetics etc), Health (pharmaceutical, para-pharmaceutical etc), Food and Chemical products. Intrapac Group - IntraPac's name may be new, but their packaging business has a long and successful history. In fact, their expertise as developers and manufacturers of packaging for the pharmaceutical, health care, personal care and industrial markets has been respected for over a century. IntraPac is one of a kind. No other source has such a unique combination of expertise, product offerings and strategically located facilities. Boxal - Boxal is a division of the Exal Group, an innovation driven company and a global leader in aluminium aerosols and beverages bottles. Exal employs over 1000 people and has operating facilities in Europe, North and South America.MeadWestvaco Calmar - MeadWestvaco Calmar is a worldwide manufacturer of pump dispensers, fine mist and trigger sprayers for the personal care, cosmetic, cleaning, chemical, and pharmaceutical markets.CPL Packaging - CPL PACKAGING INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. was established in 2003 as a professional manufacturer of Oxidation Aluminum and plastic cosmetic packaging. Products produced include aluminum jars & caps, lotion bottles, airless bottles, acrylic bottles, PETG jars, PET jars, glass bottles and so onBrad-Pak - Brad-Pak is a family run business who understands the importance of what service means to a customer. They believe customer service is the most important piece of their business and strive to provide their customers with the best service possible. Jijia Packaging - Jijia Packaging Co., Ltd are a professional cosmetic packaging manufacturer and exporter located in China. Stak Plast - Stak Plast Ltd., established in 1962, specializes in designing, manufacturing and decorating high quality plastic packages for the cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical industries. Euro-Cosmetic-Asia - When East meets West, we represent the BEST! To meet the market needs of “East meets West”, we formed the group ECA (Euro-Cosmetic-Asia). ECA consolidates related FACTORIES, presenting each one's customer reference and full-range service. How the ECA group is competitive in the market – Four centers compose the group and present our core values – Engineering, Design, Formulation, and Marketing Centers. Customers can take a balance point among quality, price, and image.Incoplas - Incoplas has established itself has an important actor with respect to the packaging of large consumption products, of which the most competitive historically, is certainely the detergent sector. Their performance, and as a result, the confidence of major customers in mass consumption products has allowed them to show their competence and know how in this sector and to transfer it to other industries segments: lubricants, chemicals/photochemicals, body care/cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and toys and technicals parts. SR Packaging - SR Packaging has manufactured injection, extrusion, and blow molded plastic components since 1989. Its products include bottles and jars made of PET, PETG, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PC, SAN, ABS, PMMA, aluminum, and tin. Scandolara S.r.l. - Scandolara was the first in Italy to produce this type of container and has been doing so since 1919. They are the only producer in Italy who can offer a complete range from aluminium and laminates to polyethylene tubes.Rieke Packaging Systems - Englass - Rieke Packaging Systems is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of dispensing equipment and container closures for the pertroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, personal care, paint and solvent and agri-chemical markets.Plasticum - Plasticum is a leading European manufacturer of high-quality injection moulded plastic packaging products. Plasticum designs, develops and manufactures aerosol & dispensing packaging solutions, box & container products, closures, lids and squeeze tubes.Weatherchem - Weatherchem's core proprietary products are centered around two distinct packaging lines: the Flapper®, featuring a one-piece hinged controlled dispensing closure for dry products; and Agricap®, a heavy-duty tamper-evident closure for the agricultural chemicals market.Olcott Plastics - Centrally located in St. Charles, Illinois, Olcott Plastics produces hundreds of various jar, cap and closure combinations. Olcott Plastics prides itself on quality products, innovative designs and world class customer service.Collcap Packaging - A truly global sourcing network, a wealth of technical experience and design know-how, a dedicated team with offices in the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China, all enable Collcap Packaging to provide their customers with excellence in quality and service. EDP - EDP Group had as its main objective the design, manufacturing and commercialisation of new PET containers for different sectors: Pharmacy, Cosmetic, Hosehold and Cleaning, Food, Chemical products, etc.Bormioli - Since 1825 Bormioli Rocco is synonymous with quality products. Having evolved over time, the knowledge of the “Bormioli” glass masters has facilitated the realization of an industrial group made up of several divisions.Modapack - With over 30 years in the packaging field, Dario Moretti has gathered a very professional team of experts in the developement of manufacture of containers and dispensing systems for the cosmetic industry. The standard packaging proposed is always innovative and designed according to the continious study of the Italian and International markets. Taiwan KK / Taixing K.K. - Taiwan K.K are a leading manufacturer of top quality crystal clear acrylic containers for skin care cosmetic products. Taixing K.K. Plastic Co., Ltd are dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing various high-quality lotion pumps and roll-on packaging. Providing the best service is their obligation. With the positive attitude, they hope to satisfy every client's particular need. HCT Packaging - HCT are designers and manufacturers of cosmetics packaging and turnkey solutions with an excellent track record and a global capability. LINDAL Group - LINDAL develops customer oriented high-quality solutions for the aerosol industry. Their valves and actuators are designed to suit the characteristics of an aerosol in an ideal way and enhance specific product features.SmartPET - SmartPET is a young company operated by a selected group of plastic experts with a huge experience in the PET market for many years. SmartPET’s focus is to make high-end products for the niche market. For instance for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic market. But also many other markets. Rexam - Rexam is one of the world top five consumer packaging companies and the world No 1 beverage can maker.Mold Rite Plastics - Manufacturer of plastic jars and lids. Molding (plastic containers/jars/thick wall/PP/PS, caps/closures/lids/PP), cap-lining and decorating (offset printing, hot stamping).Epopack - Epopack was founded as a pump importer in 1987. During the past years, they were working on perfume atomizer containers and have grown to be a most experienced and responsive packaging company.Ching Fon - have an extensive experience in researching, developing and manufacturing cosmetics packaging. Setting high standards for quality and with the application of the latest technologies they have become known for producing elegant containers for cosmetic companies worldwide. SpecialChem - SpecialChem is an Innovation and Solution provider in the domain of specialty chemicals. Eurovetrocap - Eurovetrocap projects, develops, trade and decorates glass and plastic bottles and jars with related accessories for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industry.Raepak Ltd - Sherpa Brand - Sherpa Packaging is a division of ‘Raepak Limited’, the packaging specialists. The Sherpa range has been designed to provide quality packaging for the personal care, toiletries, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Their standard range is comprised of hand-picked; lotion pumps, serum pumps, spray pumps, crimp pumps, trigger pumps, disc top caps and airless dispensers.Valois - Valois has entered the 3rd millenium with more than 50 years of experience in successfully developing, manufacturing and marketing a variety of dispensing systems for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfume industries throughout the world. Coster - Coster Group is a leading multinational provider of a complete range of standard aerosol valves and actuators, spray caps, spray pumps and dispensers, offering substantial manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Lumson - Passion, creativity, technology and innovation is what makes Lumson the leading Italian company in the cosmetic packaging industry.Precision - Precision is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of aerosol valves, accessories and related goods.NEOPAC PACKAGING SOLUTIONS - NEOPAC Oberdiessbach a reliable partner, specialised in innovative and purpose-designed Polyfoil® and plastic tubes, including high-quality tube printing, for a wide variety of filling materials. The company's core business is the manufacturing of tubes for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, dental, food and chemical-technical industries. Neopac is one of Europe's leading tube manufacturers. Manuplastics - Manuplastics Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of injection moulded containers for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.Pfeiffer - Engineer Erich Pfeiffer founded the Pfeiffer company in 1947. During the 1960s Pfeiffer developed the first leak-proof dispensing pump and launched the world's first nasal spray pump in 1972. The subsequent demand for Pfeiffer products led Pfeiffer to expand his activities worldwide. A long line of developments and innovations have made Pfeiffer a leading producer of spray and dispensing systems for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.Chevalier Glass&Lux - Glass & Lux has been widely involved in the cosmetic industry for almost twenty years. We are an independent company which provides with mirrors the greatest plastic moulders in the world. Its experience in cutting and fashioning of mirror in thin and small shapes makes of Glass & lux a leading manufacturer. The company cultivates a know how using genuineness of craftsmen combined with an industrial technicality. Their mirrors are silver mirrors which comply with European standard EN1036 and are conformed with the European directive CE 94/62 regarding the heavy metals (lead). Working with automatic functioning machines and a washing unit, their team controls carefully the quality required in the beauty packaging. By collaborating closely with their customers and our suppliers, they achieve success. Visit their Website for a more complete view www.glass-lux.com. Giflor - Giflor is a sound partner for many companies: the combination of planning, technology, design, rational product management and thorough quality control procedures ensure the continuous supply of high quality and thoroughly tested products. Keltec Dispensing Systems - Through in-house product development, production and assembly, Keltec Dispensing Systems complies with the most stringent quality requirements.Natpack - Natpack became a member in Weener Plastik's Global group in 2003. Their clients are the best operators in four different markets: Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Chemical & Detergents and Food & Beverage. Plastique - Innovative Thermoformed SolutionsUniversal Closures Ltd - UCL is a Design and Development Company providing innovative closure designs for their global network of licensees. The closures are aimed at beverage, food and personal care markets. The company is dedicated to prompt development of new products which are user friendly but can be produced competitively by the UCL Licensees.Bapco Closures - Bapco Closures is a developer and manufacturer of next generation packaging solutions. At our core is a fundamentally new closure technology which we have pioneered and developed.James Alexander Corporation - Recognized for its innovations in glass ampoule packaging and its development of a revolutionary single-use plastic ampoule delivery system for contract packaging applications, James Alexander packages products that have applications in such industries as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, health and beauty aids, spa products, first aid, diagnostics, dental, veterinary, industrial liquids, and much more. Fasten - Fasten operate with a slim and efficient groups of professionals to guarantee you the best in: <li>Product design <li>Product development <li>Sourcing and negotiations <li>Quality assurance <li>Transport and logistics <li>Marketing and sales RPC Group - The RPC Group is Europe's leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, unique in offering products made by all three main conversion processes, blowmoulding, injection moulding and thermoforming.Integrated Aluminium Components - A world-class manufacturer of pressed and anodised aluminium components. Multitubes BV - Multitubes BV produces and decorates plastic tubes with a capacity from 5ml up to 300ml that can be used for a wide range of beauty, cosmetic or personnel care products. Multitubes packaging is also suitable for some food products such as mayonnaise and liquid spices. Since founding in 1999, under the leadership of the Rensen family, Multitubes BV has rapidly grown into one of the most flexible tube suppliers in the market.Packaging Concepts - Packaging Concepts Assoc., LLC. was founded by Philip Meshberg who also started Emson Research (now Emsar). Its prime objective is to develop unique packages for dispensing a wide range of products that have consumer appeal and acceptance.