Printing/Decorating

Luxe Pack New York Celebrates A Sweet Sixteen Years

More than 3,500 brand executives met with 240 international exhibitors at Manhattan’s Pier 92.

Jamie Matusow and Marie Redding 07.26.18

Caps That Make the Cut

Brands and suppliers discuss challenges, new styles, and various budget-friendly decorative options for caps and closures.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 07.26.18

Secondary Packaging That Strikes a Balance

Beauty, personal care and fragrance cartons are harmonizing eco-friendliness with fashion-forward decoration techniques.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 07.26.18

Printing/Decorating

Berry Global Wins Five Awards from Flexographic Technical Association

Berry Global Group, Inc. has won five awards from the 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards, hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association. These awards are given to flexographic printers that have proven their ability to overcome decoration chall…

07.25.18

Cartons/Boxes | Paper/Board | Printing/Decorating

Diamond Packaging Wins Five FSEA Gold Leaf Awards

Diamond Packaging recently won five awards in the 25th annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, a showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects. In the Beauty category, Diamond won a Bronze Leaf award in the “Most…

07.25.18

Cosmetics | Fragrances | Machinery | Paper/Board | Printing/Decorating

Arkay Purchases Two Heidelberg Speedmaster Presses

The first of these presses will be up and running by December.

06.26.18

Advances in Airless

The popularity of airless packaging continues to rise as it provides the functionality that certain products require.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 06.04.18

Tubes Flex Their Muscle

In the cosmetic industry, tubes used to be synonymous with toothpaste and hand lotion, but beauty and personal care brands are increasingly embracing them—harnessing all of their structural and design flexibility to house everything from high…

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 05.25.18

Flexibles | Labels | Printing/Decorating

Overnight Labels Introduces Website Makeover

Full-service label and flexible packaging printing company, Overnight Labels (ONL), has revised and updated their website: www.overnightlabels.com. The modern, enhanced design helps visitors better understand the intricacies of custom labels, shrink…

04.30.18

Luxe Pack Los Angeles Celebrates a Successful First Year

The show’s West Coast debut drew crowds.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 04.30.18

Metal Mania

Shiny palettes, metal caps, glittery foil decorations -- metallic packaging commands attention.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 04.30.18

Machinery | Printing/Decorating

JohnsByrne Invests in Eagle Systems Cold Foil System

The 'new tool' adds flexibility and nuance to JohnsByrne's offerings.

04.27.18

Decorative Effects | Design Capabilities | Printing/Decorating

What Are Your Colors Saying?

The crucial role of color for cosmetics brands

Online Exclusives Laurie Pressman, VP of Pantone Color Institute 04.12.18

Paper/Board | Printing/Decorating

DISC Wins Gold for Sapelo Luxury Skin Care Packaging

Honored in annual graphic design competition

01.04.18

Design Capabilities | Printing/Decorating

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2018, Ultra-Violet, in Packaging

Tips on using Ultra Violet in beauty, color-matching tips for packaging and more.

Online Exclusives Marie Redding, Associate Editor 12.28.17

Building Effective Turnkey Partnerships

Contract and turnkey manufacturers help beauty brands of all shapes and sizes optimize their budgets.

Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Editor 12.04.17

Decorating Decisions

Suppliers offer a multitude of innovative decorating techniques that can transform a package.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 12.04.17

Skincare Grows—and Excites with New Packaging

On-trend products, natural formulations, and the latest unusual ingredients are all capturing consumers’ attention.

Marie Redding, Associate Editor 11.01.17

Plastics | Printing/Decorating

HCP Acquires Rusi Cosmetic

HCP has its eye on mascara production, especially in Europe. The cosmetics packaging supplier has announced a deal in which it will acquire a 100% stake in Rusi Cosmetic GmbH & Co. KG. According to the agreement, Rusi will provide the core HCP ma…

11.01.17

Cartons/Boxes | Machinery | Printing/Decorating

Arkay Celebrates 95 Years

On Monday, September 18, Arkay Packaging celebrated its impressive 95th anniversary at a cocktail party in Manhattan. Founded in 1922 on the Lower East Side of New York City—and still family owned—the premier manufacturer of high-quality…