New Partners, Brand Development, and More Beauty Packaging Launches and News for Late September 2013

Inoac Packaging Group announced a strategic partnership with Toly, a global high quality packaging company based in Malta. Toly will serve as Inoac’s primary sales representative throughout the European region.

Topline Products announced the formation of a new manufacturing site, Topline Tianjin, which will significantly expand its manufacturing base. Located near Beijing, the manufacturing facility is equipped to produce many types of beauty packaging, as well as components for the automotive, electronics and medical industries.

As part of the completion of the carve out of the Rexam Personal Care Cosmetics Division, purchased on December 31st, 2012, Albéa announced the termination by mutual consent of a non-strategic subcontracting agreement with the North American supplier Sussex IM. Projects previously subcontracted to Sussex by Rexam Personal Care, are progressively reintegrated into Albéa’s Matamoros (Mexico) plant. As part of this termination, Sussex purchased from Albéa a limited number of toolings and equipments previously used by Sussex to perform the subcontracting agreement. Sussex IM will remain bound by non-solicitation and non-competition obligations for certain customers and compacts to the benefit of Albéa.

The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) is hosting a seminar on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 6 pm at The Manor in West Orange, New Jersey. Presented by Donald Truss, the seminar, “Subliminal Seminar: Skills for Successful Closings,” provides attendees with an in-depth look at how they can learn to read and manipulate these context clues for their own gain.

Collcap has become the exclusive U.K. supplier for Viva Healthcare Packaging, an established packaging manufacturer now changing direction with its new, patented technology in tube production. Viva’s innovative technology is perfect for skin care/beauty care brands looking for high quality tubes with excellent print quality, eco-friendly claims, and highly reliable, consistent production.

New Launches

Orlandi Inc., a provider of cosmetic and fragrance sampling solutions, introduced its new TouchUps technology. It is the company’s solution to hygienically sample lipstick and other hot pour formulas in a single-use format. Each patented gelatin capsule holds a .03 g droplet of product and is biodegradable. TouchUps are compact, convenient, cost-effective and bring a level of sophistication to cosmetic sampling. They also can be custom branded.

New on the Shelves

Fusion Packaging, in collaboration with Paklab, developed packaging for the skin care brand Kamou by Kallini Beauty. The vision for the line is described as “portable, affordable, results,” and Fusion developed eight packages for the brand including its six-piece Skin Care Collection Travel Set, along with their Anti-Aging P.M. Soufflé and Anti-Aging Eye Cream jars. For the Skin Care Collection Travel Set, Fusion developed a custom design utilizing 10 and 15 ml sized mini airless bottles from the Eclipse collection along with custom tubes for the six products. Jars from Fusion’s Edge collection were used for the Anti-Aging P.M. Soufflé and Anti-Aging Eye Cream, taking advantage of their contemporary, sleek, clean and clear look. The result is functional packaging with uniformity that complements Kamou’s overall identity as a brand that utilizes the latest technology and unique influences like military camouflage to give their clients a flawless finish.

For its new Multi-action Eye Contour, Sothys has chosen the Auriga City packaging solution from Aptar Beauty + Home. Compact, lightweight and ultra-practical, the Auriga City airless package features include a feminine design with sleek lines and an elegant finish with perfect alignment of the barrel to the collar/actuator unit, user-friendliness and multi-positions due to its cap-free design, an on/off lockable actuator system that keeps the formulas intact, and the possibility of customizing the decoration of the top of the package through image transfer results in a complete solution that meets brand expectations. Available in a 15 ml format, the new Multi-action Eye Contour from Sothys boasts a sophisticated grey and white decoration.

The Akademikliniken Skin Science Centre in Sweden uses its own skin care range, the result of extensive research and development by its team of skin therapists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons. The two latest anti-aging products in the range benefit from the protection of Yonwoo airless technology, in packaging developed by Quadpack. Pure Lift Serum and Pure Antioxidant Creme are protected from oxidization and other external contamination thanks to Yonwoo’s airless designs. Yonwoo’s Check Valve system further prevents back-flow contamination, ensuring the product does not seep back in after outside contact. For Pure Lift Serum, Quadpack developed a 50 ml airless bottle with a classic cylindrical shape. The slimline pack features a rim base and shoulder pump that gives a stable appearance and elegant style. The white color-matched bottle has a bespoke cap with the logo debossed along the edge, and a peep window shows how much serum is left in the bottle. For Pure Antioxidant Creme, Quadpack used a 50 ml airless jar with a dual structure. The inner container is made of polypropylene for its excellent product compatibility, visible through a transparent outer wall to striking effect. The jar also features an actuator disc for hygienic usage. The disc is pressed down to release a 0.50 cc dose with minimal contact, thereby avoiding bacterial contamination.

ECRU Lifestyle Beauty announced its new packaging concept for the New York Streets line. The brand’s new distressed winged logo packaging design is meant to visually convey this mindset, as well as inspiration drawn from the great city of New York. The complexity and intricacy of the package design, with its metallic elements and vivid colors, mirrors the energy of the city and conveys this notion of individuality and freedom of style. New additions to the collection include Hair Repair and Styling Gel.

Pujolasos produced two wooden caps in ash for the French brand Au Pays de la fleur L’Oranger. These components were developed specifically for the customer, working on a bespoke shape and two opposite colors: a clear cap stained in tobacco, a light color that reinforces the wood natural grain and makes each pack unique; and a dark cap colored in deep black that can be associated to mystery and solidity.

People News

The Lindal Group announced the appointment of two new sales directors, for North America and Germany, in order to accelerate business development at a time of increased demand for the company’s innovative aerosol dispensing solutions. Alex Piagnarelli is the new sales director for North America, and Tony Harman is the new sales director for Germany.