The ADF&PCD congress-exhibition, organized by EASYFAIRS ORIEX, closed after two days full of convivial events, technical presentations, meetings and fruitful exchanges on packaging innovations.

Acclaimed by the visitors and exhibitors present, ADF&PCD continues to meet professionals’ expectations and constitutes THE meeting not to be missed in the sector.

It confirms its position as the premier tradefair for cosmetics packaging, aerosols and dispensing systems.

A professional gathering that has acquired a new dimension this year, with a bigger venue, better suited to the size of the event, its development and reputation.

This 11th edition of ADF (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum) and 13th edition of PCD (Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design) scored a truly resounding success, thanks in particular to the quality of the exchanges. Whether formal or informal, the meetings between suppliers and clients contributed to the added value of the event and enabled all the attendees to share their experience, talk together and begin new projects.

Large numbers of professionals registered for the event (a further increase compared with 2016) from companies like Ales Groupe, Alkos Cosmetiques, Amorepacific, Annick Goutal Parfums, Auchan International, Beiersdorf, Birchbox, Burberry, Bourjois, By Terry, Cartier, Chanel, Clarins, Cinq Mondes, Colgate Palmolive, Coty, Danone, Diptyque, Etam Cosmétique, Groupe Rocher, Decathlon, Henkel, Hermès, Interparfums, Kanebo Cosmetics, Laboratoires Nuxe, Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, l’Occitane, Louis Vuitton, Martell Mum Perrier Jouet, Moet hennessy, Parfumerie Fragonnard, Payot, Procter & Gamble, Sephora, Shiseido, Unilever...came to discover the latest innovations, technical advances and packaging trends at the booths.

THE OUTSTANDING EVENTS AT THE HEART OF THE TRADEFAIR !

The conferences

Numerous highlights punctuated the event. Rich, varied, theme-based conferences provided for exchanges and discussions on market skills and innovation, of paramount importance for the business.

Organized around different, simultaneous sessions at the very heart of the event, the conferences chaired by industry experts took stock of numerous, highly relevant topics:

For ADF, technical advances in the area of aerosol production technology, European and American regulatory changes, plastic in the design of aerosol cans, 2.0 digital printing.

For PCD, the presentation of smart, customizable personal care products, new concepts to enrich customer experience, 3.0 perfumes, how to magnify packaging or anticipate consumer needs thanks to personalized, connected packaging, ...

A success also for the new round of presentations on metal packaging, MCB - The Metal Can & Bottle Packaging Forum – an opportunity to analyze trends in the can and aluminium bottle industry and to discover innovative offers on this market.

The keynote at the PCD Awards ceremony by Sylvie Bénard, Director for the environment, LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, was also greatly appreciated by all the participants.

The conferences Numerous highlights punctuated the event.

Rich, varied, theme-based conferences provided for exchanges and discussions on market skills and innovation, of paramount importance for the business. Organized around different, simultaneous sessions at the very heart of the event, the conferences chaired by industry experts took stock of numerous, highly relevant topics : For ADF, technical advances in the area of aerosol production technology, European and American regulatory changes, plastic in the design of aerosol cans, 2.0 digital printing.

THE OUTSTANDING EVENTS AT THE HEART OF THE TRADEFAIR !

For PCD, the presentation of smart, customizable personal care products, new concepts to enrich customer experience, 3.0 perfumes, how to magnify packaging or anticipate consumer needs thanks to personalized, connected packaging, ...

A success also for the new round of presentations on metal packaging, MCB - The Metal Can & Bottle Packaging Forum – an opportunity to analyze trends in the can and aluminium bottle industry and to discover innovative offers on this market.

The keynote at the PCD Awards ceremony by Sylvie Bénard, Director for the environment, LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, was also greatly appreciated by all the participants.

ADF&PCD AWARDS

The two traditional ADF and PCD Awards ceremonies highlighted the work of packaging and development teams on cosmetics innovations, and aerosol and dispensing innovations placed on the European and international market in the course of 2016 in various categories.

Results this year

For ADF : 5 Awards and 5 certificates

For PCD : 7 Awards and 7 certificates