Personal Care Packaging - Articles - Page 42

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Creative Polypack

May 18, 2018

Constantia Flexibles Group is now the third largest flexible packaging company in India after completing its acquisition of a majority shareholding in India’s Creative Polypack Limited.

Karlville to Host Facility Tour Before Global Pouch Forum

May 17, 2018

Karlville, a global leader in in converting machinery and shrink sleeve applicators, will host a facility tour at its Miami Technology Center on June 13 as a prelude to the annual Packaging Strategies Global Pouch Forum.

Materials Technology: Blisters & Cards

Blister Packaging vs. Bottles for Pharmaceutical Products

Factors to consider for packaging over-the-counter and prescription medications include safety, adherence and product quality.

Ward Smith

May 15, 2018

While the U.S. consumer is accustomed to seeing medication in both bottles and blister packs, bottles remain the dominant format in the U.S. Alternatively, since the end of World War II, the European standard for packaging medication has shifted toward the use of blister packs.

Repack Canada Adds More Automation

May 14, 2018

Repack Canada has acquired two automated systems: an automatic cartoner and a bagging system, striving for speed and optimum customer service for all packaging services.

Four Drivers for Luxury Packaging Markets

May 13, 2018

The distinction between mass-market and luxury products is becoming blurred, prompting luxury brands to turn to innovative technologies and strategies to attract customers to their high-end goods. According to a Smithers Pira report, the global luxury packaging market is expected to increase by an annual average of 1.3 percent to 2022.

Megan Tzanoukakis Promoted to Vice President of Supply Chain at Sussex IM

May 9, 2018

Tzanoukakis was promoted to VP from her role as fulfillment and systems manager. She will lead day-to-day integration of multiple functions, including customer service, purchasing, demand scheduling, inventory and warehousing, in order to enhance on-time delivery and ROI for customers.

Men's Cologne Wrapped in Luxury Package

May 7, 2018

French brand La Cristallerie des Parfums, created in 2015 by Helena Robin, has a loyal following in the ultra-luxury market. Now, the brand is targeting men with a new range encased in sumptuous packaging.

Sniff Seal Technology Enables Scent Permeation Through Packaging Closure

May 3, 2018

Tekni-Plex Inc. has developed Sniff Seal technology, the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner without affecting the seal or compromising the contents.

Fujifilm Named ICG Supplier of the Year

May 1, 2018

The Independent Carton Group (ICG) has announced that FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division, is the recipient of its Supplier of the Year Award for 2017. The award was presented at the 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati during the ICG’s general membership meeting.

World Packaging Organization Week Held in Australia

April 27, 2018

World Packaging Organization (WPO) members, representing 20 countries, will participate in the 100th WPO Board Meeting, scheduled May 1st. The week long event alos includes WPO Working Groups – Education, Marketing and Sustainability – joining to discuss the ongoing projects and propose new actions in the subsequent Board Meeting.