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Luxe Pack Monaco 2012: more than 7,000 visitors
Industry buzz
The threshold of 7,000 visitors was crossed for the 25th Luxe Pack Monaco show that ended on the 26th of October 2012, said the...
Pasi Piiparinen, Metsä Board: EUR 120 million investment in two years
Packaging & design
Many changes have occurred in recent months within the paperboard producer. To start with, a change of name, followed by several...
Silab’s Vederine awarded at In-Cosmetics Asia
Industry buzz
Silab’s Vederine scooped the Gold medal at the “Best Ingredient Awards” competition at the latest edition of In-Cosmetics Asia, which was...
Mascara, the flagship product of colour cosmetics
Markets & trends
What is the situation regarding the use of mascara in the world? Figures available show a fully growing product category, despite...
European Dermocosmetology Days to focus on healing
Industry buzz
The 26th European Dermocosmetology Days, organized by the European Centre for Dermocosmetology (CED), with the support of the French...
Sincoplas invests in sputtering metallization
Industry buzz
Sincoplas, a French company specializing in plastic injection, presented its new sputtering metallization capabilities during the last...
AptarGroup announces closure of two European facilities
Packaging & design
Due to increased production efficiencies, Aptar wants to reorganize its European capabilities. The closure of two facilities is...
Cosmetics retail market in Central Europe to grow by 1.5% in 2012
Markets & trends
Total sales of cosmetics in Central Europe are forecasted to grow by 1.5% in 2012, compared to 2.3% last year, says market research firm...
Cosmogen: 30 years and yet more innovations in the pipe
Packaging & design
The company founded by Gérard Gieux in 1982 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Initially a specialist of makeup brushes, sponges...
An organic pea sprout extract to stimulate hair growth
Industry buzz
AnaGain, Mibelle Biochemistry’s new active ingredient, is derived from sprouts of organic pea and has been designed to reduce hair loss...
