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Neopac Introduces “Eco-Stripped” Tube with 30% Less Plastics, Including Slimmed-Down Shoulder & Cap

Concept extends company’s materials-reduction mindset to cap and shoulder, saving customers carbon footprint, EPR fees & shipping costs without sacrificing product protection, haptics or esthetics.

12 May 22

Neopac partners with Saperatec for ABL recycling

Hoffmann Neopac has become the first tube manufacturer to sign a partnership with Saperatec. The manufacturer of barrier tubes for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and oral care products will supply its production waste to Saperatec, the first industrial recycling plant for aluminum laminate composites

22 Feb 22

Neopac’s Polyfoil MMB tube approved by USA’s Association of Plastic Recyclers

Hoffmann Neopac has been granted approval for its Polyfoil MMB mono-material barrier tube by the US-based Association of Plastic Recyclers. APR’s strict recycling standards are met by the company's mono-material barrier tube, in versions both with and without thin film metallization.

08 Feb 22

Neopac’s Polyfoil MMB® tube approved by RecyClass recycling standards association

Neopac has been granted RecyClass approval for its Polyfoil® MMB mono-material barrier tube, a groundbreaking combination of product protection, user friendliness and appealing aesthetics. According to the laboratory results, the ‘Polyfoil® MMB Tube PF528’ product conforms to the current European PP container recycling stream.

30 Nov 21

Neopac wins European Tube Manufacturers Association awards in laminates, prototypes categories

Neopac has won two awards from the ETMA. One accolade recognized a current customer application, the other a groundbreaking sustainability solution on the verge of market launch.

08 Nov 21

Neopac wins Pharmapack sustainability award for mono-material barrier tubes designed for recyclability

Neopac has earned first place in the coveted Excellence in Sustainability category of the 2021 Pharmapack Awards. The winning solution was Neopac’s Polyfoil MMB mono-material barrier tube, a groundbreaking combination of pharma-grade product protection, user friendliness and appealing aesthetics.

02 Nov 21

Neopac showcases new mono-material barrier tubes designed for recyclability

Neopac’s Polyfoil MMB mono-material barrier tube is a forward-thinking combination of practicality and eco-consciousness, the high-performance solution offers both superior product protection and significantly enhanced recyclability. The result is a carbon footprint reduction of up to 38% compared with traditional aluminum barrier tubes.

19 Oct 21

Neopac wins Swiss packaging award for first application of novel tube procurement service

Hoffmann Neopac has won a Swiss Packaging Award in the Marketing category for the company’s initial project involving its recently launched DigitAll360° tube procurement service. Introduced earlier this year with an online marketplace, DigitAll360° offers intuitive ordering of digitally printed tubes with high-quality variable printing, precision color matching, flexible batch sizes and expedited delivery.

07 Sep 21

Tubes glorious tubes: Big tubes, small tubes, plastic tubes or wood tubes

Neopac shows off a selection of its tubes in all their glory on Webpackaging LIVE, in full high definition and 3D. Take a look for free with just the click of a mouse!

15 Aug 21

Neopac introduces small Polyfoil tube with TE nozzle

Hoffmann Neopac has introduced a tamper-evident version of its Nozzle Tube solution which is ideal for topical disinfectant solutions, eye ointments, breams and gels, and certain oral care products.

10 Jun 21

Hoffmann Neopac gains key sustainability designation

Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for Pharma, Cosmetics and FMCG Industries, has successfully completed an audit conducted by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) at its tube manufacturing facility in Debrecen, Hungary.

20 May 21

Hoffmann Neopac makes massive green energy investment at Switzerland packaging plants

Hoffmann Neopac has installed one of the largest solar power systems in Switzerland. The extensive green energy initiative, which costs more than 2 million Swiss Francs ($2.2 million), will make Hoffmann Neopac fully electricity sustainable at each of its two manufacturing sites in its home country.

22 Apr 21

Neopac develops Polyfoil dropper tube solution for vegan vitamin D product

Hoffmann Neopac has partnered with Streuli Pharma AG to launch a dropper tube for direct, precision administering of a novel vegan Vitamin D formulation. The aesthetically appealing solution for Streuli Pharma’s new food supplement Luce D3 product houses a vegan Vitamin D solution in a tube with a metered dropper for safer, more accurate dosages.

31 Mar 21

Choose the best toothpaste packaging for the environment

Finding a sustainable packaging which offers compatibility with the formula is not an easy one for anyone. Neopac's newly launched Polyfoil mono-material barrier tubes offer a solution to this problem, as these tubes can reduce tube body weight by as much as 50% as standard plastic tubes!

21 Mar 21

Neopac wins Tube Council Award for high-barrier, easy-application solution for veterinary products

Hoffmann Neopac has won gold in the “Best Pharmaceutical Tube” category in the annual Tube Council Awards. The winning entry was a convenient, high-barrier single-use tube with a simple, no-mess applicator developed for Aurora Pharmaceuticals.

08 Mar 21

Neopac introduces lightweight plastic tube with reduced wall thickness for enhanced sustainability

Hoffmann Neopac has introduced a lighter plastic tube solution comprising up to 30% less virgin materials. The latest addition to the company’s EcoDesign series of eco-friendly tubes, the new LIGHTWEIGHT TUBE aligns with packaging industry desires to minimize carbon footprint and materials waste.

23 Feb 21

Neopac launches online shop for digitally printed tubes

Hoffmann Neopac has launched a direct purchase microsite for DigitAll360°, its recently introduced digital tube decoration service. The new marketplace, accessible via shop.neopac.com, walks tube customers through an intuitive process that includes downloadable design guides and templates, an initial portfolio of stock tubes from 50-200 ml in volume, simple artwork uploads 3D renderings and a comprehensive pre-purchase artwork check.

02 Feb 21

Neopac wins WorldStar awards for two sustainability-minded tube solutions

Hoffmann Neopac has earned a pair of 2021 WorldStar Awards from the World Packaging Organization for two of its most groundbreaking recent tube solutions. For Neopac, both recognitions came in the Health & Personal Care category and exemplify the company’s commitment to sustainable packaging solutions.

27 Jan 21

Neopac develops tube solution for Aurora Pharmaceuticals

Hoffmann Neopac has developed a differentiating packaging solution for a topical antiparasitic solution produced by Aurora Pharmaceuticals. Featuring the active ingredient selamectin, the recently released Revolt Topical Solution is now available via prescription in convenient, high-barrier single-use tubes with a simple, no-mess applicator.

15 Dec 20

Neopac introduces Europe’s first mono-material barrier tubes with HDPE caps to receive full Recyclass technology & product approval

Hoffmann Neopac is launching a novel line of mono-material barrier tubes providing exemplary product protection while being fully compatible with existing HDPE recycling processes. The first tube solution in Europe to receive full RecyClass technology and product approval per the organization’s “Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for HDPE Containers” standards.

04 Dec 20

Neopac to Highlight Solutions for Sustainability, Functionality at Webpackaging LIVE Cyber-Exhibition

Global provider of high-quality tubes, Neopac, is exhibiting at the first edition of Webpackaging LIVE, a unique virtual packaging show in full 3D. Neopac will be featuring its sustainability-minded EcoDesign portfolio, as well as the innovative, shape-maintaining SpringTube at Webpackaging LIVE.

07 Oct 20

Neopac introduces market’s first recyclable PE based mono-material tube with HDPE flip-top cap

Hoffmann Neopac has introduced the market’s first fully recyclable polyethylene-based tubes with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) flip-top caps. A breakthrough in the worldwide push for packaging sustainability, the company's tubes can be viewed in the company's Webpackaging LIVE 3D showcase.

01 Oct 20

Neopac wins pair of "Tube of the Year" awards from European Tube Manufacturers Association

Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, earned two “Tube of the Year” awards from the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA). The recognition came in two of the competitions most coveted categories: Plastic Tubes and Laminate Tubes.

17 Aug 20

Continuing sustainability efforts, Neopac moves toward mono-material barrier tubes designed for recyclability

Neopac is in the development stages of food- and pharma-grade mono-material barrier tube solutions that align with existing recycling processes. Neopac’s push for mono-material tubes will employ sound packaging science to align with current recycling practices and processes – all while providing its cosmetics, food and pharma customers with outstanding barrier properties to protect sensitive products.

13 May 20

At Luxepack New York, Neopac to debut direct-to-shape digital decoration service for tubes

New digital printing capabilities launch: Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, will debut DigitAll360°, its new direct-to-shape digital decoration service for tubes.

11 Mar 20

3D Neopac Debuts SpringTube for an Array of Applications in the US and India

3D Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has developed SpringTube, a packaging solution for cosmetics, personal care products and other applications, including art paints. The tube is specially designed to maintain its shape while delivering a host of additional benefits for consumers, brand owners and manufacturers.

11 Mar 20

Neopac introduces Tube Design Guide for optimum recyclability at CPhI Worldwide

Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, debuted a set of best practices for tube packaging recyclability at CPhI Worldwide. The company’s Tube Design Guide for Recyclability amounts to a multi-step tutorial with comprehensive consideration of lighter, more circularity-minded materials.

25 Nov 19

Neopac wins three prestigious healthcare sector packaging awards

Hoffmann Neopac has received three high-profile awards for tube solutions in the healthcare sector. Each of the tube solutions utilizes Neopac’s high-barrier Polyfoil technology, a proprietary blend of materials providing advanced barrier properties for products requiring ample protection against potentially harmful external factors, including moisture and oxygen.

09 Sep 19

Neopac develops Polyfoil dropper tube solution for Streuli vitamin D application

Neopac has partnered with Streuli Pharma AG to launch a dropper tube for direct, precision administering of Vitamin D. Seen as a step up from standard packaging involving glass vials and pipettes, the solution houses vitamin D in a tube with a metered dropper. The result is safer, more accurate dosages.

11 Jun 19

Neopac Opens First U.S. Facility with Site Tours & Demos of High-Speed Tube Production Line

Hoffmann Neopac officially opened its first U.S. facility on Thursday, May 16 with a ceremony that included tours, demonstrations and remarks from senior executives. Focusing primarily on small-diameter tubes, the 37,000-square-foot plant in Wilson, NC boasts a high-speed tube line capable of producing some 80 million tubes annually, as well as floorspace for several additional packaging lines to come.

22 May 19

Neopac recognized in two competitions highlighting sustainable and innovative packaging solutions

Neopac was one of five finalists for a Green Award at LuxePack New York, where the company's PICEA tube, which houses a line of hair conditioners for Neopac's customer, Madara. Elsewhere, at the 50th Anniversary of the prestigious Swiss Packaging Awards, Neopac won one award category and was nominated in two others

20 May 19

Neopac joins tube council of North America with opening of first U.S. manufacturing facility

Membership as Neopac US Inc. solidifies company’s role as leading tube manufacturer on global stage, offers networking and promotional opportunities for continued growth.

07 May 19

Neopac Participates in Smart Green Island Makeathon Youth Education Challenge

At the event, Neopac challenged youth participants to design and develop a "smart tube" for pharmaceutical packaging applications that, when combined with the company's metered dosing tube solutions, could help patients adhere to prescription regimens via IoT connectivity.

22 Feb 19

Neopac’s PICEA Tube for Bamse Brand honored for Sustainability at PCD Paris

Neopac, a global provider of high-quality tube packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, earned a certificate at this year's PCD Award at the Perfume, Cosmetics & Design Paris show.

01 Feb 19

At PCD Paris, Neopac to Introduce Latest Product in EcoDesign Portfolio

The new tube is the latest addition to Neopac's EcoDesign line of products, which the company created to satisfy customer desire for more sustainable packaging materials. EcoDesign products comply with EU legislation requiring minimized environmental impact for packaging solutions.

15 Jan 19

Nearing opening of its first U.S. facility, Neopac selects two small-diameter tubes for production

Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has earmarked two of its small-diameter Polyfoil tube solutions for production at its first U.S. manufacturing facility, which is scheduled to open in spring 2019. The 37,000-square-foot Wilson, NC plant will be punctuated by a high-speed tube line as part of an operation capable of producing some 80 million tubes annually.

03 Jan 19

Neopac introduces SteriDrop tubes for preservative-free eyedrops

Neopac, a global provider of high-quality tube packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has introduced SteriDrop tube, which provides exemplary protection and delivery of preservative-free eyedrops.

01 Nov 18

At Pack Expo, Hoffmann Neopac Wins Personal Care Products Technology Excellence Award for Polyfoil Twist’n’use Tube

Neopac, a global provider of high-quality tube packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, won the Personal Care/Cosmetics category of the first-ever Pack Expo Technology Excellence Awards. The distinction recognized Neopac’s Polyfoil Twist’n’use™ Tube, which offers unique protection against light, air, water vapor diffusion and substance migration.

01 Nov 18

Freshly and securely packed food supplements

Hoffmann Neopac offers the pharmaceutical industry as well as the dietary and food industries, food-suitable, flavor-safe tinplate tins as well as Polyfoil® tubes, in which food supplements, liquids and creams are securely packed and remain fresh.

17 May 18

Neopac chooses Wilson for new North American headquarters and first US plant

Neopac US, Inc., a global manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, chose Wilson, N.C. for its first U.S. manufacturing plant and new North American headquarters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

13 Apr 18

Tu-Plast Tube producing Ltd. is now called Neopac Hungary Ltd.

The Hungarian subsidiary of the tube and tin manufacturer Hoffmann Neopac AG, Tu-Plast Tube producing Ltd., will be known as Neopac Hungary Ltd. from 1 July 2017 onwards.

29 Jun 17

Better health, drop by drop!

With a well-balanced diet, parents can positively influence their own health and that of their children. Nevertheless, people still need food supplements such as vitamin D. With Neopac's dropper tube, parents can give their children necessary vitamins easily and quickly in a fluid form.

26 Jun 17

Complete protection for your baby!

Parents protect their children from the sun. With our tamper proof Polyfoil® barrier tubes you can protect your product from light and oxygen.

26 Jun 17

Stylo Bristle, the new pharmaceutical tube applicator

Last fall, we launched two new applicators for cosmetic products: Stylo Pipette and Stylo Liner. Now, Stylo Bristle makes its way onto the market for pharmaceutical products.

26 Jun 17

Twist'n'brush tube convinces students

Remove the cap, turn the nozzle, apply the product. Is using our Twist'n'brush tube really that simple? That's exactly what we asked 65 students from the University of Bern (Switzerland) to test.

26 Jun 17

The Spin'n'dose tube in the spotlight

On Thursday May 4, our Spin’n’dose™ tube won the World Star Award 2017 in the medical and pharmaceutical category. We were there and celebrated the prize.

26 Jun 17

Practical packaging at an attractive price

Taking care of a baby is challenging and needs happen anytime, anywhere. The new Amplify Airless pump tube is perfectly suited as an ideal companion for young parents.

26 Jun 17

Kiehl's relies on child-resistant Polyfoil tubes

Kiehl's, a brand owned by L'Oréal Paris, has also launched a customizable skincare range in the U.S., called "Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations". For highly concentrated formulas like Kiehl's, which contains hydrocarbons, child-resistant packaging is required in the U.S. For this reason and because of its strong barrier as well as its ergonomic nozzle, Kiehl's opted for Hoffmann Neopac's 13.5mm diameter Polyfoil® nozzle tube with child-resistant closure.

03 May 17

Medical: first stability samples delivered

In December, we delivered the first large-scale Fleximed vial samples for stability tests. The tubes are filled by the customer and tested in accelerated conditions, i.e. stored for 6 months at 40°C. This corresponds to a two-year storage period at room temperature.

24 Feb 17

Neopac in PCD in Paris

Visit us on 18 and 19 January 2017 at PCD in Paris in Hall 6 Porte de Versailles, Stand D37 and discover our new products. Use Code V2017 on www.pcd-congress.com to get a free ticket for the trade fair.

23 Feb 17

And the worldstar award 2017 goes to...

Neopac wins worldstar award for ÜBERWOOD Tube, a polyethylene tube made with over 25% wood.

23 Feb 17

New tube lines for shorter delivery time-frame

The increasing demand for tubes led to capacity shortages in recent months. Thanks to a new tube line at the Debrecen plant in Hungary, we will increase production and thus guarantee shorter delivery time-frames. The new line will be operational in the first quarter of 2017.

23 Feb 17

And another worldstar award 2017 goes to...

Neopac wins another worldstar award, this time for the Spin'n'dose. tube. Thanks to this tube, semi-solid products like creams and gels can be easily and precisely dosed.

23 Feb 17

New pharmaceutical tube line for greater flexibility

The company, which has its head office in Thun, believes in the Swiss production facility and continuously invests its profits. To increase production capacity, Neopac is investing in a new tube line in Oberdiessbach.

23 Feb 17

Polyfoil evoclassic airless pumps fish oil into animal feed

With BeneFishial ™ Pet, Prof. Dr. Paul Kerth, Managing Director of Preventor μTBC GmbH from Germany, brings a product to the Korean animal veterinarians and veterinarians, which thus did not exist on the premium animal health market. Fish oil packed in a Polyfoil® Evoclassic Airless Tube.

02 Dec 16

Can-vet uses the twist'n'use tube

The Canadian manufacturer and distributor of animal health products, Can-Vet, uses our Twist'n'use™ tube for its generic cat and dog flea treatment, Pro-Shield10®. Introduced in January 2016, the success of Pro-Shield10 exceeded the expectations of CEO Trevor Grant in the first season.

02 Dec 16

Überwood – wood is the key to success

Überwood is the name of the latest achievement from Ewald. The natural skin and hair product line offers protection and care with the ancient power of the pine tree. With Überwood, Ewald presents its youthful, fresh and different concept of naturalness.

07 Nov 16

Stylo – the new way of writing skincare

Rewrite your products' success story now. With the two brand new tube applicators, Stylo Pipette and Stylo Liner, insure precise or meticulous applications for your liquid or cream products on the skin.

07 Oct 16

Tin Caps – add your branding to the cap!

Branding no longer has to stay on the tube body; put your branding on the cap too! Design your cap with 6-colour offset printing, an opaque or metallic finish (varnished), different varnishes and different embossing!

07 Oct 16

Elizabeth Arden uses the Polyfoil Evolux airless tube

For Prevage City Smart, Elizabeth Arden uses the luxurious Polyfoil Evolux airless Tube. It offers massive advantages: excellent product protection for the sensitive formula, precise dosage, easy action of the pump, 360° application, and no danger of the product coming into contact with the metal spring.

07 Oct 16

Can-vet uses the twist'n'use tube

The Canadian manufacturer and distributor of animal health products are using this tube for its generic cat and dog flea treatment

04 Oct 16

Polyfoil evoclassic airless pumps fish oil into animal feed

Preventor µTBC GmbH brings a product to Korean animal hospitals and veterinary practices which did not previously exist on the premium animal health market.

04 Oct 16

Tu-Plast invests in hot stamping capability for full body tube decoration

Hot foil stamping is a highly attractive and favourable tube decoration form to enhance luxury cosmetic products. Tu-Plast has invested in this technology and through the experience gained by the company, is able to offer its customers a tube that is fully covered in hot foil, even right to the tube neck.

10 Aug 16

Biopelle trusts in Neopac's 10mm Polyfoil single dose tube

Biopelle Inc. faced a significant challenge in trying to find the ideal package for its unique, high potency serum product Tensage Intensive Serum 50. Of critical importance was compatibility of the formula with the materials of the primary container. Another key consideration in designing the package was the ability of the package to have a high value appearance while allowing the consumer to easily dispense the product without removing any part of the container.

19 Jul 16

Neopac wins WorldStar and three other packaging awards

In the first six months of this year, Hoffmann Neopac has picked up four packaging awards. Two of the awards were for the company's Twist'n'use™ tube which include a WorldStar Award 2016 in the pharmaceutical and medical category.

12 Jul 16

Tu-Plast produces tubes for Logocos Naturkosmetik GmbH's natural cosmetics

Tu-Plast and Logocos Naturkosmetik starting working together over four years ago and the Sante tubes produced by Tu-Plast are used for the company's whole range of body and hair care products. Tu-Plast has worked with Logocos to redesign its range in order to further enhance the the products' benefits.

28 Jun 16

Double win at ETMA awards

Last week, the jury of the European Tube Manufacturing Association (ETMA) met and rewarded the most innovative tubes on the market today. Hoffmann Neopac and its partner company, Tu-Plast, triumphed, winning two prizes for the Polywood tube in the polyethylene category, and the Spin'n'dose applicator in the prototype category.

08 Jun 16

Malu Wilz selects Neopac's glossy airless tubes

Malu Wilz has just launched its Natural Beauty Day Cream. The brand which packages its products in jars and tubes has chosen Neopac's Polyfoil®-Evolux, a glossy finished tube with an airless pump as an attractive tube variant that is effective for beauty care and decorative cosmetics, for its new cream.

19 May 16

Hoffmann Neopac wins Pharmapack award for Osurnia Twist'n'use tube

The Pharma Award 2016 for veterinary packaging and ease of use has been won by Neopac's Twist'n'use™ Osurnia developed in conjunction with Elanco. Twist'n'use is a single dose concept which simplifies the administration of the exact volume at each administration. In comparison to multiuse packaging systems, it offers a very hygienic application.

15 Mar 16

Tu-Plast and Hoffmann Neopac to consolidate organization

Hungarian company Tu-Plast has been part of the Switzerland-based Hoffmann Neopac group for some ten years. Now, sales of the company's cosmetic products are being consolidated to offer an attractive range of products and innovations within the cosmetics market.

05 Feb 16

Hoffmann Neopac presents its new individually printable tin caps

With the new tin caps from Hoffmann Neopac, branding on packaging is no longer limited to the body. Every cap is an additional, individual design element.

04 Feb 16

Hoffmann Neopac AG and Tu-Plast Ltd consolidate their sales organization for cosmetics

Some ten years after becoming majority shareholder in Tu-Plast Ltd. based in Debrecen, Hungary, sales of the company's cosmetic products are being consolidated under the leadership of Michael Aringhoff. As commercial director, Attila Békési is heading the group's sales regions and will report directly to Michael Aringhoff. Monika Rüegg is now leading strategic market projects.

02 Feb 16

A new addition to the Neopac Polaris tube applicator family

Two years ago, Neopac launched its 'Polaris Cool Tip' tube applicator made of zamak and the well-formed design and cooling effect has proven to be very popular amongst customers.

15 Oct 15

First childproof nozzle tube for Laboratoires Liomont

Within only one year of project time, Mexico-based Laboratoires Liomont has marketed a childproof nozzle tube with a diameter of 13.5 mm – the first company to do so.

06 Oct 15

The versatile sponge applicator tube by Tu-Plast

For bike enthusiasts, DIYers, professional handymen, or for the handbag, the tube with a sponge applicator is suitable for a wide range of uses. The practical applicator tube is ideal for both the private household and the professional repairman. The tube is available in 35mm and 40mm diameters and the the sponge can be dyed to match the tube or fit corporate branding.

10 Sep 15

Hyaluron 2.0 eye gel features Neopac's Polaris Ceramic Cooltip

Neopac has been chosen to manufacture a 19mm diameter tube with a Polaris ceramic applicator for the Alcina care range from Dr. Kurt Wolff. Hyaluron 2.0, the enhanced form of hyaluronic acid, ensures optimal moisture penetration of the skin with large and small molecules, providing extra moisture for firmer skin around the eyes.

24 Jul 15

Tu-Plast opens new production facility

Plastic tube manufacturer Tu-Plast has officially opened its new production facility in Debrecen. The facility offers 6,600 square metres of space for a total of eight tube lines. The new site will allow the Hungarian subsidiary of Hoffmann Neopac AG to expand its annual production capacity to 300-500 million tubes. Tu-Plast has been extensively investing in Hungary since 2012 with the support of Hoffmann Neopac AG.

24 Jul 15

Neopac wins the ETMA Award 2015 for laminate tubes

The Neopac Polyfoil® PP tube with the Twist'n'Use™ applicator has been awarded the coveted prize by the European Tube Manufacturer Association (ETMA) in the 'laminate tube' category. The winning tube is used by Safersonic in the medical field for ultrasound gel.

21 Jul 15

Neopac's subsidiary opens new production facility

The Hungarian subsidiary of Hoffmann Neopac AG, plastic tube manufacturer Tu-Plast, has officially opened its new production facility in Debrecen. The facility offers 6,600 square metres of space for a total of eight tube lines. The new site will allow the subsidiary to expand its annual production capacity to 300-500 million tubes. Tu-Plast has been extensively investing in Hungary since 2012 with the support of Hoffmann Neopac AG.

09 Jul 15

50 years of Neopac's Polyfoil - a symbiosis of protection and design

Neopac is celebrating. The Original Polyfoil® Tube is now 50 years old. Since its invention the Polyfoil tube has combined protection and design in a unique way. It protects the contents perfectly with an aluminium barrier against air, water and chemical influences and guarantees that the active substance does not evaporate in the packaging. The overextrusion completely covers the sideseam, so that the tube is printable evenly all the way round and it gives the Polyfoil tube more stability.

11 Jun 15

'Black is White' dental care in the Neopac Softtouch Tube

Take black, get white – that's how Curaprox is advertising Neopac's Softtouch Tube which houses it's latest dental cleaning invention. The 90ml size black toothpaste is presented in a stylish tube from Neopac which stands out from the crowd and positions itself in the premium segment for dental care.

27 May 15

Start the summer with precisely dosed make-up from Neopac's Airless Tube

There are many people who sometimes struggle with make-up packaging, and for those people Neopac has designed the Airless Tube. Neopac's Airless Tube allows the precise amount of 0.24g to be dosed from the tube so avoiding over-making-up. In addition, the packaging is a handy size, non-smearing and most importantly, it is easy to use.

08 May 15

Tu-Plast's premium oval tubes with protective seals

Innovation means easy protection and Tu-Plast has the only solution on the market which offers membrane protection for products in the simplest possible way. Expanding its range of top quality tubes, Tu-Plast offers a range of oval tubes designed with the premium market in mind. The premium oval tubes are offered in 40mm and 50mm diameters with the 40mm tubes further benefiting that they can be furnished with a protective membrane seal, enabling a simple solution to protect the product.

09 Jan 15

Tu-Plast presents its Polywood tube

As the natural, bio-based product market is growing, so too is the demand for natural, environmentally friendly packaging materials. To fulfil such increasing demand, Tu-Plast has created the Polywood tube. Using natural wooden material for flexible polyethylene tubes is an absolutely innovative concept developed by Tu-Plast.

19 Nov 14

Neopac's Fleximed now in large format

In response to great demand for more capacity, Fleximed®, the new primary packaging for parenteral applications produced by Neopac, is now available in a large diameter. The existing Fleximed® Vial and Fleximed® Easymix tubes have diameters of 13.5 and 16mm and are ideal for medical substances, parenteral applications, loading syringes or mixing single doses for infusion.

04 Nov 14

Luxurious pumps for Neopac's airless tubes

The new "Airless™ tube de luxe" from Neopac shows off a product in the best light as the mirrored high gloss look of the body compliments a luxurious Airless pump from Aptar whilst the airless tube protects its contents from air and bacteria, providing safe protection. Neopac tubes with Aptar pumps are available in Ø 25 and 30 mm and volumes of 15 – 75 ml.

17 Oct 14

Neopac reduces CO2 emissions by 720 tonnes a year

Neopac has recently formed a partnership with the Heizwerk Oberdiessbach heating plant (HEWO). Through its connection to HEWO, Neopac is reducing its CO² emissions considerably and making a significant contribution to sustainable climate protection.

10 Oct 14

Neopac wins 2014 Swiss packaging award

Neopac has picked up the top award in the design category for Akademikliniken's "Pure Lip Intense" with the Cool Tip applicator. The simple yet luxurious design impressed the renowned jury. "The luxurious lip-care with the Polyfoil tube is an impressive match of product and packaging. The innovative combination of materials is excellently suited to the function, handling and quality of the product.

08 Sep 14

Skincode impressed by Neopac's tube with SoftTips applicator

Small but mighty is the description that befits the new Cellular Line & Wrinkle Filler from Skincode. The handy 19mm diameter Neopac tube has an impressive inner life which has been recognized by Skincode. A proven combination of aluminium and PE, through which oxygen, moisture and other chemicals cannot penetrate.

19 May 14

Neopac AirShield: The safe solution for sensitive beauty products

Neopac introduces the new AirShield™ tube. AirShield™ has a new valve in the tube with two components which are closely coordinated and together result in a special protective shield function that prevents all exposure to oxygen. The valve opens when pressure is exerted on the tube and closes again when the pressure abates, preventing air from flowing back and so safeguarding the sensitive content.

16 May 14

Neopac's Polyfoil dropper tube: handy, child-proof, tamper-evident

One of the company's key selling points, Neopac's Polyfoil® system ensures some of the best barrier protection on the market. Now the company has released it's latest implementation of the Polyfoil system in metered dropper tubes for pharmaceutical liquid applications. The new metered droppers offer customers a choice of three specific closures.

21 Mar 14

New member of Tu-Plast's sales team focuses on the industrial market

Tu-Plast sales team has recently welcomed Mr. Tamás Szabó who will be responsible for the industrial segment of plastic tubes. The company will seek to expand within the industrial market, beside its already successful activity in the cosmetic and pharma markets. Tu-Plast, as an innovative company, offers new and unique solutions for household products as well.

26 Nov 13

Credentis launches professional dental care in Neopac tubes

The Swiss medical technology company credentis ag, based in Windisch, launched a special dental product range in October 2013: the Curodont range. The Polyfoil tube from Neopac won the contract for Curodont Protect Gel. Studies have shown that the Polyfoil Tube from Neopac protects the Curodont Protect formulation reliably against oxygen, light and water vapor.

22 Oct 13

Bell entices men to the barbeque in Neopac's Polyfoil tubes

This summer Bell Switzerland AG is launching meat marinades in newly designed packaging. Neopac’s Polyfoil tubes have passed all the tests. The laminate structure with aluminium barriers protects the marinade from light, moisture and chemical influences. The marinade can be stored in the tube unrefrigerated.

22 Oct 13

Neopac wins Swiss Star 2013 for child-resistant nozzle tube

The worldwide smallest child-resistant Polyfoil nozzle tube impressed the jury: Neopac won the Swiss Star award 2013 in the prototype category. The developers received the prestigious packaging award at the Hotel Seedam Plaza in Pfäffikon.

22 Oct 13

Neopac's first Polaris applicator for Phyt'S natural cosmetics

One year after its launch at Luxe Pack, Neopac introduces its first customer for the Polaris™ applicator: Phyt's has launched ‘Fluid Contours’ anti-age care for eyes and lips in a Polyfoil® tube with a cooling Polaris applicator. The particular Polyfoil structure of the tube protects the natural ‘Fluid Contours’ from light, moisture and chemical influences.

22 Oct 13

Neopac presents advances in child resistant nozzle tubes

In response to the proposed CPSC guidelines (Consumer Product Safety Commission) that were unveiled in early 2012, Neopac has launched a number of initiatives to be prepared for the market needs of Child Resistance including additional fill levels, and a unit dose concept for one-time use.

13 Sep 13

Polyfoil tube suite for StriVectin's Retinol Night Treatment

StriVectin has launched its Advanced Retinol Night Treatment in Neopac’s Polyfoil tubes. The package takes full advantage of two unique features of the Polyfoil material: Outstanding barrier characteristics and a shiny, metallic appearance.

28 Jun 13

Relaunch of Daylong sunscreen in Polyfoil tubes

Neopac was able to provide a packaging material to suit the design and protection of important parts of the new Daylong line. Polyfoil tubes protect the contents from intensive sunshine, water vapour, and oxygen.

28 Jun 13

Sothys chooses a Neopac dropper for their new seasonal skin care

The French family-run business Sothys, in its 3rd generation, has chosen an easier to use, lighter, and easier to close dropper from Neopac to dress up their new seasonal skin care. The dynamic nature of the Sothys enterprise is based on offering new solutions within the changing world of cosmetics and at the same time being faithful to its own particular brand character.

12 Mar 13

Neopac’s new star on the horizon – the "Fascinating Gloss Collection"

Neopac creates a world of glitz and glamour with their latest ”Fascinating Gloss Collection.“ The range now includes luxurious shimmering Polyfoil® tubes in elegant gold and silver or other metallic shades as chosen by request.

01 Mar 13

Maximum protection for sensitive products with Polyfoil and AirShield

The cosmetic industry places ever more demanding requirements on packaging: on the one hand, there is the need to protect increasingly sensitive contents and on the other hand, packaging materials must meet the aesthetic standards of the market. The development of the new AirShield™ Tube allows Neopac to fulfil these requirements with one tube.

28 Jan 13

B. Braun Medical AG chooses Polyfoil tubes by Neopac

Together with Neopac, the B. Braun team worked to develop an optimal packaging solution. This polypropylene Polyfoil® Tube was the ideal packaging for this product since this material can withstand exposure to an extreme temperature of 125° Celsius and holds its shape well, ultimately reducing contamination.

02 Nov 12

Innovative design visions for cosmetic tubes – a new partnership between Neopac and HCT

Neopac has recently announced its co-operation with HCT for their patented cool tips in Europe and the United States, and has also expanded its Polaris line, featuring cool tip applicators that offer maximum levels of aesthetics and convenience.

04 Oct 12

Neopac introduces an innovative transparent dropper tube for eye applications

Neopac has recently presented a unique dropper tube for eye applications. The transparent tube is characterized by excellent barrier properties, essentially against oxygen penetration. The transparent body of the tube gives manufacturers and consumers the opportunity to observe the purity of the contents.

10 Jul 12

Gerda Spillmann chooses Neopac’s Polydose for its sun-protection 50 product

The sun cream produced by Swiss company Gerda Spillmann AG contains physical and organic filters. High barrier packaging is thus extremely important, which is why the firm has selected Neopac's Polydose packaging for its latest product.

14 Jun 12

Evdermia Ltd chooses Neopac’s brushed metallic tube

The use of sophisticated formulations with high-quality precious materials calls for top-of-the-range packaging solutions. Therefore managers of the Evdermia brand of cosmetics have decided to revamp the appearance of their “Silken Face Serum”. Key selection criteria included a high oxygen barrier and aesthetically pleasing decor.

18 May 12

Neopac focuses on new materials for roll-on balls

"Can apply products in fine layers, has a cooling effect, and easily massages products in": these claims are met by today’s roll-ons in various forms of packaging. Neopac is going one step further and is extending the “Rollerball” range to include natural precious stones and exclusive ceramic balls to give “that certain something”, which helps to accentuate a cosmetic brand.

28 Mar 12

“The Polyfoil PET tube offers high resistance and better oxygen protection” assures Neopac's Dr. Philippe Kern

The Polyfoil tube is now available in PET. Dr. Philippe Kern, Head of Material Development, is presenting the latest Neopac developments at the PCD Congress. WEBpackaging here presents all about this new tube in this reprinted interview.

01 Feb 12

Tu-Plast celebrates its 15th year in business

Tu-Plast Tubeproducing Ltd, is a fast-growing PE Tube manufacturer in Central Europe. The company produces over 70 million tubes a year and has become one of Europe's rising stars having garnered the attention of many high profile customers. With a highly experienced management and superior technicians working in the firm's state of the art manufacturing plant, Tu-Plast is known for being a tube supplier that's fast, reliable, and flexible. This year, Tu-Plast is celebrating its 15th successful year in business.

16 Nov 11

Tu-Plast releases Water clear tubes with exceptional clarity

Tu-Plast, a reliable, flexible and short lead time supplier of tubes, has released its new product line of Water clear tubes, one of the first tubes on the market to showcase exceptional clarity and a new level of transparency in order to show the interior loveliness of the product as well as offer an appealing tactile sensation.

03 Oct 11

The real soft touch tube by Tu-Plast

Tu-Plast Tubeproducing Ltd is the fast growing PE Tube manufacturer in Central Europe. With over 20 years experience and a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, Tu-Plast is a reliable, flexible and short lead time supplier of tubes. The company - known for being Europe's first and best "all over the tube hot-stamping" decorator – offers customers the real soft touch tube, that is available from a diameter of 19mm through to 50mm.

15 Sep 11

Tu-Plast ensures a comprehensive buying experience

Tu-Plast, one of Central Europe's primary sources for tubes and a worldwide distributor of the same, has taken measures to ensure customers receive a comprehensive buying experience right from initial product selection and design, through manufacturing and decoration, all the way to post-sale support. With the addition of new decorating options and product lines, Tu-Plast has galvanized its position as a market leader within the tube space.

30 Jun 11

Tu-Plast integrates Braille into the production process

Traditionally, any sort of special tagging with regard to accessibility for the blind had to be relegated to the labelling phase of the packaging process. Yet labels often peel, wear out, or simply become damaged in transit. Tu-Plast now offers packaging purchasers the option of including Braille text in the production of the tube, virtually eliminating possible damage to the message.

24 Jan 11

100% full surface decoration by Tu-Plast

Tu-Plast Tubeproducing Ltd, established in 1998 in Hungary, is a fast growing PE Tube manufacturer in Central Europe that produces 70 million tubes a year. The company - known for being Europe's first and best "all over the tube hot-stamping" decorator - has added the capacity to decorate tubes completely over 100% of the surface, with a variety of decoration techniques, ensuring their tubes look exactly how the client wishes them to look.

22 Nov 10

Tu-Plast adds a new size to its flip-top cap range

Tu-Plast Tubeproducing Ltd, established in 1998 Hungary, has a present production capacity of up to 70 Million tubes a year. The company recently added a new, indispensable size of flip-top cap to its existing product range.

15 Jun 10

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