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“Colour cosmetics tend to resist economic downturns,” Thomas Weckerle
Markets & trends
Originally a manufacturer of automatic machines for the production of lipsticks, Weckerle has developed into a globally established...
Nominoë, when cosmetics act local and think global
Innovation & new products
Nominoë, is a “made-in Brittany” organic cosmetic brand launched in the summer 2008. The new line stands out from the mass with its...
Rexam invests in plastic packaging facility in Mexico
Industry buzz
Rexam has purchased the remaining 50% of its joint plastics venture with Pavisa Industries, in Mexico. Rexam subsequently takes full...
Nivea most trusted skin care brand in Europe
Industry buzz
For the ninth time in a row Nivea received the highest ranking in the “Most Trusted Brands” survey conducted by the Reader’s Digest...
Caution and pragmatism for SGD in 2009
Companies & industry
SGD, one of the main global manufacturers of glass vials for the perfumery, cosmetic and pharmacy industries, started the year 2009 with...
Sabinsa receives green excellence award
Ingredients & formulation
US manufacturer of botanical ingredients, Sabinsa Corporation received Frost & Sullivan’s North American Personal Care Ingredient...
Korus Coffret shuts down operations
Industry buzz
The Korus Group, a French supplier of packaging and printing solutions, today announced the shut down of all operations for its coffret...
Lipsticks: a safe bet
Markets & trends
There are between 800 and 900 million lipsticks sold every year in the world ; and 300 million in Europe only. Even if gloss and other...
Toly to produce lipstick tubes in India
Companies & industry
Toly has announced that they have extended their product portfolio to include lipstick packaging. A new custom lipstick was launched...
Qualipac strengthens position in Brazil
Industry buzz
The Qualipac group announced today the acquisition of the Brazilian company Ipel Industria de Pincéis e Embalagens Ltda. Ipel is the...
