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RPC Bramlage-Wiko Develops Roll-on Applicator for Skin Care RangeRPC Bramlage-Wiko has developed an innovative roll-on applicator for a new skin care range from Garnier. The Garnier UltraLift Pro-X range comprises two products: re-plumping day cream and lifting anti-wrinkle roll-on toning cream. Brand owner L’Oréal wanted to use RPC’s Magic Star airless dispenser for the day cream, and wanted the roll-on packaging to convey similar high standards of functionality and design. The chosen concept, inspired by massaging techniques, applies the cream via a massage rollerball. The long, cylindrical base is ergonomically shaped to act like a handle. The container is injection blow molded in PP, while the cap and fitment are injection molded. More info: www.rpc-bramlage.de Rexam Creates Nivea CompactRexam’s newly created compact for the Nivea brand’s range of foundations and powders enables numerous variations and helps the consumer choose and use the product. The compact meets three requirements combined within a single pack: a lid that plays on transparency, a mirror and a specific place for the applicator. To satisfy these requirements, Rexam developed several technical solutions. A half-moon mirror inside the lid enables consumers to see the exact shade. To avoid the aeration holes on the base of the compact, Rexam created semi-invisible aeration around the hinge. And to enable variations on the same basic packaging, a customizable transfer film allows for the differentiation of compacts in the range. Rexam provides Nivea with assembled compacts, complete with puffs or sponges. More info: www.rexam.com Novapak Adds Heat Transfer LabelingNovapak Corporation has added a new heat transfer labeling line at its bottle blow molding facility in Manchester, PA. The new line incorporates the latest in thermal transfer technology, producing highly durable labels of clarity, permanence and depth of color. The labeling is offered on HDPE and in-line fluorinated HDPE containers of all shapes in sizes from 16oz. up to one gallon. According to the company, the new system yields the “no-label” look of screen printing at significantly lower cost. More info: www.novapak.com Modern Arts Packaging Offers PET Shopping BagModern Arts Packaging Inc. has introduced the PET shopping bag, an environmentally friendly reusable bag, made from 100% post consumer material—namely water and soda bottles—and made to last a year or more. Designed for reuse, it reflects the need for functionality and performance, and is available in many styles, sizes, shapes, images and colors. More info: www.shoppingbags.com Rebhan Offers New Glass Polymer Standard PackagingRebhan’s new packaging, made of glass polymer from Eastman Chemicals, combines the advantages of plastic with the value and aesthetics of glass. In other words, it looks like glass and feels like glass—but it’s not glass. Additional qualities include high transparency and excellent break resistance, and the thick-walled PET bottles also boast cost advantages over glass, according to Rebhan—particularly when articles are colored or when decorations are requested. The standard line is available in 30ml oval, 50ml round and 50ml square. More info: www.rebhan-group.com L&S Packaging Offers New Line of PortablesL&S Packaging, LLC is a new packaging company formed by Dr. Ed Stoltz and Jack Leitman. Together they have more than 60 years’ experience designing, manufacturing, turn-key filling and product packaging of OTC drugs, personal care and cosmetic products. L&S is the exclusive representative for S&M Packaging Co, Ltd., Ningbo, China, covering North and South America, and is offering its new line of 1.0 fl. oz. LS Portables with features including twist-lock actuator, upright fill, snap-in closure, no overcap, recyclable and compact pocket/purse size; 0.5 and 2.0 fl.oz. sizes are coming soon. More info: www.lspackaging.com World Wide Packaging Creates Lipgloss Jar with ApplicatorWorld Wide Packaging Inc., has designed a lipgloss jar and contoured applicator, the first cosmetic jar that contains an application device, according to the company. The innovative product was designed for Sally Hansen, which wanted a unique looking package with an innovative contoured applicator tip for its Comfort Shine Lip Glaze product. World Wide created the applicator with TPE resin to give it a flexible, rubbery texture, but it is also available with or without a nylon flock texture. The sides of the applicator have special grooves, which were designed to enhance its flexibility. More info: www.wwpinc.com SKS Bottles Keep RollingSKS Bottle & Packaging Inc., has introduced a new 0.35oz. bronze glass roll-on bottle to its existing product line. This bottle may be well-suited for a variety of cosmetic and aromatherapy products such as lipgloss, perfume or essential oils. The roll-on bottles include roller balls, plastic housing and black or matching bronze plastic caps. More info: www.sks-bottle.com Continental Packaging Introduces Gradi-ColorContinental Packaging Solutions has introduced the Gradi-Color to add innovative color to packaging, in a way long thought to be impossible, according to the company. Previously only utilized in the domain of labels, this technology allows consistent reproduction of “vignette” coloring directly into the physical container. A gentle graduation of color creates a unique look, while using both HDPE and LDPE to create multi-tonal tubes and tottles. More info: www.continentalpackagingsolutions.com O.Berk Premiers Eros BottlesThe Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.Berk Company, has introduced the Eros Line of flint glass perfume bottles. These oblong-shaped bottles for perfumes and colognes are available in 50- and 100ml, both with 15mm crimp neck finishes. The Eros line can be further enhanced with optional frosting, ceramic decorating and labeling. More info: www.oberk.com New High Glass Announces User-Friendly JarNew High Glass has announced its new user-friendly Laurence Flat glass jar, available in 15- and 50ml, featuring vertical inside walls and rounded corners, which enables the user to extract all of the contents more easily than is possible with a traditional jar with hard corners and an overhanging lip. The cap also has a unique feature—a removable lens, which protects and enhances the label or decoration on the top of the cap. More info: www.newhigh.com M&H Invests in Tube TechnologyM&H, suppliers of plastic bottles, jars and flexible tubes, has announced the addition of tube manufacturing, which incorporates additional technology benefits. A new facility will offer co-extruded tubes, enhanced graphics through upgraded print capabilities and tamper-evident features. It is expected that supply from the new tube line will be available from the Beccles, Suffolk plant early summer 2009. More info: www.mhplastics.com Alpha Introduces PET OblongsAlpha Packaging has added several new lines of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) narrow-neck oblong bottles to its stock packaging lines for the personal care industry. The new oblongs include PET drug oblongs in 2- and 6-oz., and a 16-oz./500ml narrow-neck PET oblong. Alpha’s line of drug oblongs features a sloped shoulder and straight sides. A large, flat label panel area provides ample space for product information or branding. More info: www.alphap.com |
