ADF and PCD Awards Paris 2020 winners announced: Greater-than-ever focus on sustainability and disruptive design

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020, the dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume, luxury drinks & cosmetic packaging community, has just announced the winners of its dedicated awards: ADF and PCD Awards Paris 2020. The ADF and PCD Awards Paris, now in their 14th and 16th years respectively, are designed to single out the very best innovations across the aerosol, dispensing and beauty sectors.

30 Jan 20

Meet Josh Brooks, event director at ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020

It’s not long now until ADF&PCD returns to Paris, alongside the brand new, co-located PLD show. As we head into 2020, the packaging industry faces a range of issues. Josh Brooks, event director for both shows, offers an insight...

02 Dec 19

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 unveils top-tier speaker line-up for conference programme

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020, the dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume, luxury drinks & cosmetic packaging community, has released the first details of the conference programme for 29th and 30th January. The event will host themed ‘Talks’ theatres in each of its three separate shows, ADF, PCD and PLD.

20 Nov 19

Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Camus and Edrington line up for Easyfairs' PLD launch show

Easyfairs has announced details of the inaugural PLD – Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks event, a new international forum for packaging professionals to share ideas and inspiration, and to source new suppliers and packaging products across premium and luxury wines and spirits, premium beers and soft drinks.

25 Oct 19

World’s largest cosmetics packaging event will encourage the beauty, aerosol and drinks packaging sector to ‘Innovate Together’

ADF&PCD Paris, the world’s leading dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume & cosmetic packaging community, is to return in January 2020 alongside a brand new show, PLD: Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks. This will create a new forum for packaging creators to share ideas and inspiration, and to source new suppliers and products from each other’s markets.

10 Oct 19

Top brands give backing to ADF&PCD and PLD by joining advisory board

Leading packaging experts from many of the biggest brand names in cosmetics, drinks and personal care have pledged their support for the ADF&PCD and PLD event by joining its advisory board. The board has been created to help guide ADF&PCD and PLD to ensure that its programme covers the key challenges facing the market and delivers an unrivalled opportunity for visitors to solve their most pressing problems and innovate together.

03 Oct 19

Easyfairs announces the launch of PLD – Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks alongside ADF&PCD in Paris

Easyfairs, the multi-format event organiser and venue owner, is pleased to announce the launch of a new exhibition, PLD – Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks, that will bring together designers, innovators and suppliers of packaging in the international premium and luxury drinks markets. The first edition of the event will take place on 29 & 30 January 2020 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles and will be co-located with ADF&PCD.

18 Dec 18

2019 winners of the ADF and PCD Paris Awards

This year, the traditional and prestigious ADF and PCD PARIS Awards were presented as part of a unique ceremony on Thursday 31 January at the very heart of the trade show. Those who won an Award received a trophy created by Digital Packaging based on an original design by Fabien Hulin.

14 Feb 19

ADF&PCD Paris 2019: A unifying and successful 2019 anniversary fair

ADF&PCD PARIS 2019 took place on 30 and 31 January 2019 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Organised by Easyfairs Oriex, this year’s fair brought together nearly 615 French and international exhibitors over 8,000 professional visitors who swarmed around the stands of ADF&PCD.

12 Feb 19

ADF&PCD Paris 2019 empower packaging professionals to innovate!

ADF&PCD Paris 2019 will empower packaging professionals to innovate in the new year through a strong programme of product launches scheduled for the event. Over 30 companies will launch products new to the market at this year’s ADF&PCD Conference & Exhibition to be held 30 & 31 January 2019 at the Porte de Versailles, Hall 7.2.

22 Jan 19

ADF&PCD Paris announces the finalists of the 2019 PCD Awards and ADF Awards

Each year the ADF Awards and the PCD PARIS Awards recognise the year's most innovative packaging entry to the European/world market. This year, 105 applications were received. The winners were recently shortlisted in Paris by two separate juries of professionals, including independent experts and journalists.

20 Dec 18

PCD 2019 Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design Conference Program

PCD 2019 Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design: building value through relevance and differenciation. Take a look at the conference program across the two-day event.

12 Dec 18

ADF 2019 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum Conference Program

ADF 2019 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum: shaping the future of the global aerosol industry. Take a look at the conference program across the two-day event.

11 Dec 18

Portfolio Director, Allison McEntyre Gaharan introduces ADF&PCD 2019

The Porte de Versailles, Paris will be busy on 30th and 31st January as ADF&PCD Paris opens its doors once again. The event is a unique concept that groups together two highly synergistic events. Still in pole position, this first packaging event of the year is indisputably the global professional reference event for innovation in packaging, aerosols and dispensing systems. Allison McEntyre Gaharan, ADF&PCD Portfolio Director explains what visitors can expect.

11 Dec 18

Marking the 15th edition of PCD and the 13th edition of ADF!

ADF&PCD PARIS 2019 is set to be a very promising edition. There are already several encouraging signs, as the packaging, aerosols and dispensing systems sectors celebrate positive year-end results for 2018. The forecasts for 2019 appear similarly favourable for professionals.

03 Dec 18

French know-how and sustainable development at the forefront of ADF&PCD Paris's 15th anniversary

ADF&PCD Paris will once again be taking place at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, in Paris (Pavillon 7.2), from 30th to 31st January, 2019. This exceptional event brings together professionals, suppliers, players, leaders and influencers from the world of aerosols, dispensing and packaging, who are invited to present their latest innovations, and exchange and share their views on challenges facing the sector.

14 Nov 18

You’ve got to be in it, to win it!

Each year is a source of new inspiration leading to innovative product design, so enter the ADF and PCD Awards and gain recognition for your creativity. The awards recognize outstanding achievements, and encourage the industry to push the boundaries with technological and creative innovations in aerosol, dispensing and cosmetic packaging. Enter for free before 7th November, and join the prestigious group of prize-winners: Clarins, Dove, Coppertone, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Viktor & Rolf, Jean-Paul Gaultier...

26 Oct 18

Network, Connect, Learn and Discover at ADF&PCD 2019

Following the outstanding success of the 2018 edition, ADF&PCD Paris will be returning to the Porte de Versailles in 2019 from 30th to 31st January. Visitors from across the globe will enjoy the benefits of an expanded exhibitor hall, with exhibitors showcasing a plethora of creative solutions and ideas for customers searching for innovative resolutions for packaging challenges.

11 Oct 18

Hurry up and submit your entry for the ADF&PCD 2019 Awards!

ADF&PCD PARIS 2019 will be held on the 30th and 31st January 2019 in Paris at the Porte de Versailles. Calls for entries for the ADF&PCD Awards are now open until 7 November, and participation is free. By rewarding the most striking products over the last few months, these Awards highlight innovation in cosmetics, aerosols and distribution systems placed on the market between the 1 January and 31 December 2018 in various categories.

04 Sep 18

The unmissable packaging appointment at the beginning of the year

Innovation and inspiration galore... ADF & PCD, the reference event for the aerosol, dispensing and packaging industries for perfumes and cosmetics, will gather together French and international professionals on January 30 and 31, 2019 at Porte de Versailles, Paris. The countdown begins for the 2019 edition which promises to be the industry's biggest and best yet!

13 Jul 18

ADF&PCD PARIS 2018 : A resounding success!

ADF&PCD PARIS 2018, the professional event dedicated to packaging solutions for aerosols, spray and dispensing systems and cosmetics, has just drawn to a close and breaks new records – with 7,224 attending professionals, hundreds of innovations showcased by exhibitors, and packed out ADF & PCD Awards ceremonies. This incredible success confirms the positioning of the event, which has become the key show for the European market in these sectors.

12 Feb 18

Who has won the ADF&PCD Paris 2018 Awards?

Over the years, the ADF and PCD Awards have become a veritable institution for cosmetic packaging and the aerosol and dispensing system industry markets. The goal of these ADF&PCD Awards is to reward and highlight cosmetics, aerosol and dispensing system innovations placed on the European and international market in the course of 2017. Two prestigious juries made up of experts, professionals and journalists, assessed 73 candidates. The nominations have been made and the awards will be presented at the upcoming edition of ADF&PCD Paris.

10 Jan 18

ADF&PCD Paris to launch a new area dedicated to start-ups: Accelerator!

In 2018, ADF&PCD Paris will launch a new area dedicated to start-ups: Accelerator! You will meet 7 start-ups, that wish to exchange and present their innovations and expertise that will revolutionise packaging in the future.

04 Jan 18

ADF&PCD Paris visitors to enjoy Smart Badge benefits

The 2018 edition of ADF&PCD is offering visitors the benefits of a Smart Badge: A virtual event bag which allows visitors to easily store exhibitor information and receive full details of scanned exhibitors following the event.

21 Dec 17

ADF conference program 2018

The ADF&PCD Conference in 2017 was a reinvigorated program of vital content to ensure it hit the spot to help you overcome your challenges. This program featured some of the gods and heroes of the industry, delivering insight on future trends, technical case studies, legislation updates, success & failure stories and how they overcame the challenges that you are also facing.

12 Dec 17

PCD conference programme

This session will explore the latest global trends and how they are dominating the beauty packaging game globally. This will also include the concept of futurology. Questioning the status quo, challenging our preconceptions and dreaming big, futurology is about looking at trends across every spectrum, especially those beyond your category horizon, and seeing how they could impact you.

12 Dec 17

ADF&PCD Paris 2018 "The place to be" for 2 days of business at the heart of the first, leading packaging event of the year

ADF&PCD 2018, organized by EASYFAIRS ORIEX, already stands out as exceptional: a unique concept that groups together two highly synergistic events. The first, leading packaging event of the year, it is no doubt the European professional reference in aerosol, spray and dispensing systems and cosmetics packaging innovation. Every year, it brings together all the players in perfumes & cosmetics, in addition to the pharmaceutical, food, automotive and other sectors. An event not to be missed, ADF&PCD has long been acclaimed by brands and industry.

11 Dec 17

The 2018 ADF&PCD Award shortlist is announced!

It's here, the moment we've all been waiting for... The 2018 ADF&PCD Award shortlist has been announced! The bar has been set high this year with a huge focus on showcasing true innovation at the show. After receiving some amazing entries, our 2 panels of judges had their work cut out for them to determine who will be shortlisted for the prestigious Innovation Awards!

01 Dec 17

Special issue: ADF&PCD Paris 2018 Conferences

Each previous edition has strengthened and spread the reputation of ADF&PCD. The number of visitors and exhibitors has constantly increased, turning the venue into a compelling packaging event that brings together leading suppliers and brand professionals.

27 Nov 17

Christelle Anya, ADF&PCD Event Director discusses the forthcoming event

The countdown has begun for the 12th and the 14th edition of ADF&PCD Paris. This year is again a turning point because the upcoming edition of ADF&PCD PARIS will be held on the 31st January and 1st February 2018 in a new, more spacious, highly functional area at the Porte de Versailles, Hall 7. Christelle ANYA, ADF&PCD Event Director, backed by her entire team, is actively preparing this event at the beginning of the year.

10 Nov 17

New events at the heart of the ADF&PCD congress-exhibition

ADF&PCD Paris 2018 is designed as an event where innovation and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere are, and remain, the hallmark. This year, in addition to the conferences and Awards, the congress-exhibition will feature new zones to enable you to source even more innovations.

07 Nov 17

New additions to the 2018 ADF and PCD awards!

The ADF and PCD Paris Awards are a springboard for numerous innovations launched on the packaging market in the cosmetic, aerosol and dispensing systems industry. This year, the categories of the PCD Awards have evolved, with new categories to highlight luxury and mass market products, in addition to a special prize for sustainable development.

03 Nov 17

ADF&PCD Paris 2018 will be held on the 31st January and 1st February in Paris - Porte de Versailles (hall 7)

Optimism reigns 6 months prior to the 2018 edition. Companies responded with enthusiasm and over 95% of the exhibition area is already booked. Some of the key industry players have chosen ADF&PCD PARIS 2018 as the ideal place to meet their clients and present their innovations on the market.

23 Oct 17

Why have ADF&PCD Paris 2018 become an absolute must?

Modern packaging conveys emotions and provides real added value. Emerging technologies make packaging ever more attractive, but behind the apparent simplicity of an end product lies a whole world of innovations at work, constantly on the watch, and in a state of perpetual evolution. Paris will once again, in 2018, be the capital of innovation and packaging solutions thanks to ADF&PCD PARIS 2018 on 31st January and 1st February at Porte de Versailles (Pavillon 7), Paris.

23 Oct 17

PCD Awards 2018: Submission is open!

Entries are open until 7th November! Push back the frontiers of packaging innovation, reward the packaging teams that worked on your project and run for the ADF and/or PCD. Entering is easy and free of charge! The awards recognize outstanding achievements and encourage the industry to push the boundaries with technological and creative innovations in personal care and cosmetic packaging.

28 Sep 17

Save the date of next edition ADF&PCD Paris 2018!

Professionals can look forward to their favourite event: the expert innovation show that shapes the future of aerosols, dispensing and cosmetic packaging, returns to Paris in 2018. The landmark professional event, ADF (12th edition) & PCD (14th edition) brings together all the players in the field of perfumes and cosmetics, in addition to pharmaceuticals, food and the automotive industry, every year.

30 Jun 17

Call for entries and papers for the awards & conferences ADF&PCD Paris 2018

Calls for entries for the ADF&PCD Awards and calls for papers for the conferences are now officially launched for ADF&PCD PARIS 2018, which will be held on the 31st January and 1st February in Paris / Porte de Versailles (Hall 7)!

01 Jun 17

ADF&PCD: An exceptional success for this 2017 edition

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

10 Feb 17

2017 ADF & PCD AWARDS Jury members are working on the submissions

The next edition of ADF & PCD will be an opportunity to single out the traditional 2017 award-winners, on the 18 and 19 January 2017.

09 Dec 16

Join us at the heart of innovation for the 11th edition oh ADF and the 13th edition of PCD

ADF & PCD, organized by EASYFAIRS ORIEX, have attained new heights !

14 Nov 16

Win an ADF or PCD award in 2017! Apply before November 7th!

The PCD Awards are designed to single out the "Packaging innovations" and "Formulation - Packaging Complements” and are awarded by an independent jury of brands and journalist packaging experts.

18 Oct 16

Christelle Anya announced as Event Director of ADF & PCD packaging events

After the recent purchase of French company Oriex Communication, organiser of ADF & PCD events in Paris and New York, Easyfairs Oriex has announced the appointment of Christelle Anya to lead the further development of the market-leading events. In her new role as Event Director, Christelle assumes overall responsibility for the events including the awards and the highly respected conference programme.

11 Apr 16

ADF&PCD 2016: A Record-Breaking Edition!

We can claim that ADF&PCD 2016 on February 3-4th has been the best edition in the show's history. Discover the Award winner here.

24 Feb 16

Information, so rare but so abundant!

At The Paris Packaging Innovation Hub (PPIH), Bruno Galimand, founder of VIEDOC and Henri Saporta, editor-in-chief of Emballages Magazine, compare notes.

02 Feb 16

ADF & PCD Paris Exhibitors List

The exhibitors list for the upcoming ADF & PCD Paris Innovation Hub has been finilized. Register online until February, 2nd for free as a visitor!

07 Jan 16

Nominated! The 2016 ADF&PCD Awards Juries Have Met!

Two Expert Juries have discussed the innovations of the year and voted for the 2016 award winners for ADF&PCD Paris 2016.

17 Dec 15

Interview with Clémentine Goossens-Fontaine, NailArt Blogger of Quiche Girl: "French-Style Exception"

For brands, blogs are increasingly viewed as influential vectors. As the autumn season begins, we shall therefore look out on the internet with Clémentine, Quiche Girl, how packaging is reviewed by these opinion leaders.

15 Dec 15

PCD 2016 Conference Program Day 2

PCD 2016 The Paris Packaging Innovation Hub. Take a look at the conference program on day two of the Paris event taking place on Thursday 4th February.

10 Dec 15

PCD 2016 Conference Program Day 1

PCD 2016 The Paris Packaging Innovation Hub. Take a look at the conference program on day one of the event: Wednesday 3rd February.

09 Dec 15

PCD interviews Yann de Kermadecan Innovation and intellectual property management expert

PCD interviews Yann de Kermadecan, Innovation and intellectual property management expert from Groupe Julhiet Sterwen, on the topic of "Patents: How do they stimulate creativity?"

25 Nov 15

ADF & PCD trade show destined for New York: New trade show and seminars to launch at popular venue

Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (ADF&PCD), the 12-year running and acclaimed specialty trade show from Paris, plans to bring its unique blend of aerosol and dispensing suppliers, beauty packaging manufacturers, and high-level conferences to New York next year. The news was announced by Aurore Domange, Event Director for ADF & PCD New York.

24 Sep 15

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