One of Europe’s leading packaging shows, Emballage 2008, is due to open its doors in Paris on November 17, highlighting some of the latest innovations for personal care.
Germany is attracting manufacturers of eco-friendly packaging thanks to the creation of an investment friendly environment, according to European Bioplastics.
Australian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax and before significant items (PAT) of AUS $369m (€214m) for the year ended June 2008.
Industrial spray and aerosol manufacturer Valois says that strong
sales in both its pharmaceutical and beauty and home divisions
helped it off-set a hike in raw materials costs and have a
successful 2007.
Canada-based packaging supplier CCL is looking to significantly
expand its presence in Asia in an attempt to capitalize on the
opportunities presented by emerging markets.
Risdon International has created a new lipstick packaging for Avon
- Pro-To-Go -which has been designed to enable the user to apply
the lipstick using one hand.
Risdon International has announced the reorganization of its
Chinese operations in a bid to streamline the operations of its
recent acquisitions made in the country.
Expanding cosmetics packaging player Polimoon has changed its name
to Promens, following its buy-out by the Icelandic global
plastic manufacturer of the same name.
UK-based mining group Rio Tinto has taken over Alcan in a $38.1bn
(€26.5bn) deal that will result in Alcan's packaging arm being
separated from its aluminum mining business.