Packaging company Risdon International says the opening of a new
office in Shanghai will serve as a means to support its future
expansion plans in China, where world-beating growth is currently
driving the personal care market.
Used cosmetics bottles will be turned into packaging for the food,
and potentially the cosmetics industry at a proposed €17.6m
recycling plant in the UK.
A precision batching system for dry goods can be monitored from
abroad, providing diagnostics and performance reports to managers
working remotely, its manufacturer claims.
From 31st March all passengers flying in and out of
Australia will be limited to taking on board cosmetics and any
other liquids that are less than 100ml in size.
France-based Idex Aquaservices, which supplies industrial water to
food, beverage and cosmeticsmanufacturers, is about to be bought
out by a unit of General Electric, according to the FinancialTimes.
The international phenomenon that is radio frequency identification
technology (RFID) has at last hit Japanese cosmetic counters, with
Global beauty manufacturer Shiseido taking part in a field trial in
Japan this month.
Sweden-based Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) has sold its North American
packing operations, that include personal care packaging, so as to
focus on expanding its European and Asian operations.
Molded packaging made from a combination of new high density
polyethylene (HDPE) and a color masterbatch boosts glossiness by
200 per cent compared to competing products, the manufacturer
claims.
IBM and packaging giant Pliant are testing a radio frequency
identification system (RFID) thatwould allow processors to track
products and detect tampering on stretch wrapped shipments.
Global cosmetics packager Crown Holdings has announced the launch
of a new website, a move that sees it embrace the online era and
increase industry awareness of the company.
The pressure on processors to use radio frequency identification
(RFID) continues inEurope, with Metro Group testing the technology
to track goods along the supply chain from China to Germany.
France's biggest packaging show ends today, with exhibitors
targeting thedemands for more convenience, portability, health and
wellness, and customisation.
Cosmetic and fragrance giant Elizabeth Arden posted a quarterly
loss on Friday, as it was hit by restructuring costs, but with
marketing spend lower than expected and sales still strong, the
underlying results appear to be solid.
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