Albéa joins environmental initiative for plastic
French packaging company Albéa has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, which aims to create a...October 30, 2018
How packaging companies are becoming more sustainable
Packaging companies have made progress in their efforts to make products more sustainable Sustainability is reaching a...October 3, 2018
The latest innovations in sampling and mini-packaging
BW Confidential highlights some of the latest innovations in sampling and mini-packaging Aptar Beauty + Home’s connected...September 6, 2018
Mini-packaging has come into its own
Mini-packs are proving to be a staple part of the market Mini-packaging has come into its own....September 6, 2018
How sampling innovation is improving ROI
An analysis of how sampling is changing and improving ROI Welcome to the new era of sampling....September 5, 2018
Make-up’s strong growth pushes packagers to up their game
The growth of the make-up sector and emergence of new indie players in the market is changing...May 16, 2018
Alliora to become GPack’s prestige arm for Europe
Cardboard packaging group GPack is to turn its recent acquisition Alliora into its prestige arm for Europe....April 19, 2018
PAI completes acquisition of Albéa
European private-equity firm PAI Partners has now completed the acquisition of packaging company Albéa. The deal was...March 23, 2018
DuPont pushes innovation with Surlyn
To highlight innovations for its Surlyn resin product, DuPont has launched the Be Surlyn and Design contest...March 22, 2018
Verescence continues transformation
Since 2016, glass manufacturer Verescence has been pursuing a transformation strategy backed by a €100m investment over...March 22, 2018
How packaging companies are changing their business models for beauty
How packagers are changing their business models and way of working to face up to beauty’s brave...March 21, 2018
The Kurz Group unveils CAP-tivate Luxury
Germany-based hot stamping and coating technology specialist The Kurz Group has developed an environmentally friendly finishing process...March 7, 2018
Albéa acquires Covit
Packager Albéa has acquired Covit SL, a manufacturer of metal parts, from private-equity fund PHI Industrial. Based...February 28, 2018
Albéa to be sold to PAI Partners
Sun European Partners is to sell Paris-based packaging company Albéa to PAI Partners The company said that...January 2, 2018
L’Oréal and Carbios partner for bio-recycling of plastic
French group L’Oréal and bioplasturgy specialist Carbios have signed an agreement for the bio-recycling of plastic. The...October 27, 2017
Faca banks on diamond packs
Spain-based Faca Packaging, which specializes in high-end plastic packaging for the beauty industry, is putting the focus...October 5, 2017
The impact of digital and new technology on packaging
An analysis of the trends in digital and new technology that are impacting packs’ design, decoration and...October 5, 2017
An analysis of packaging and digital
How the industry is changing the way it works in the light of digital developments Digital technology...October 4, 2017
Packaging executives on innovation
Four packaging executives talk about how suppliers are approaching and integrating innovation into their processes and business...September 28, 2017
Packaging and time to market
How innovations in technology are impacting time to market for packagers When it comes to innovation in...September 28, 2017
Anisa International celebrates 25th anniversary
US-based cosmetics brush design and manufacturing company Anisa International continues to put the focus on ending the...September 7, 2017
Pochet invests in the future
French packaging company Groupe Pochet continues to step up investments as part of its renovation strategy initiated...September 7, 2017
Industry executives on packaging personalization
Four executives talk about how they see the trend for personalization impacting their business Axilone...September 7, 2017
An analysis of personalization in packaging
How packagers are looking to meet the demand for personalized products Beauty’s latest buzzword is personalization, with...September 6, 2017
HCP to acquire Rusi
Packaging company HCP, with the support of controlling shareholder Baring Private Equity Asia, is to acquire a...September 5, 2017
Texen inks sales partnership with CPI
Texen, the Luxury and Beauty division of France-based packaging company PSB Industries, has signed a sales partnership...June 22, 2017
Innovation in make-up packaging
How packs are evolving in the high-growth make-up market The fast-paced growth of the make-up category...May 10, 2017
An analysis of pack design for millennials
The rise of the millennials is changing how packaging companies work and the design of their products...March 15, 2017
Gérard Gieux becomes majority shareholder of Alkos
Former owner and minority stakeholder of cosmetics packaging company Alkos, Gérard Gieux, is to boost his share...December 4, 2016
AptarGroup names new ceo
Packaging specialist AptarGroup has named Stephan Tanda president and ceo. Tanda, who is currently executive managing...November 23, 2016