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Devos Lemmens, the leading mayonnaise brand in Belgium, has been successfully launched in a multi-layer headstand bottle thanks to the expertise of RPC Kerkrade.

The South-German packaging-specialist Gaplast is one of the recipients of a DuPont Packaging Award 2008. The company’s patented Bag-in Bottle technology, for the manufacture of disinfectant bottles with a capacity of 1000 ml. and airless functionality (see picture 1), succeeded against almost 80 entries from Europe, America and Asia. According to the jury, principal reasons for its selection were the responsible deployment of resources and optimised energy usage during production. Roland Kneer, proprietor and managing director at Gaplast, along with Stephan Kneer, technical manager, accepted the award on the company’s behalf during a ceremony held at DuPont headquarters (Wilmington, Delaware, US) on 17th April 2008.

The General Line Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company introduces a 16-oz Mouthwash Bottle with a 28-415 finish in PET.

In April 2008, Isklar, a premium still Norwegian Glacial Natural Mineral Water will make waves when it breaks into the UK market. The launch is the result of a close collaboration between Isklar and Sidel, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beverage packaging equipment.

The European Commission has closed an infringement procedure against Germany relating to the deposit system for one-way drinks packaging, such as cans and plastic bottles. The Commission considers that the rules applied are now in line with the requirements concerning the free movement of goods and Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.

The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company, has introduced a new line of flint glass perfume bottles beginning with the Carelis Collection. These square-shaped bottles for perfumes and colognes are available in 30-ml, 50-ml and 100-ml, all with 15-mm crimp neck finishes. The Carelis Collection can be further enhanced with optional frosting, ceramic decorating, and labeling.

Following the successful introduction of its 520ml top-down bottle, leading food manufacturer HAMKER has developed two further sizes in partnership with RPC Kutenholz - a 270ml bottle and a 700ml bottle for mayonnaises, dressings, convenience sauces and ketchup.

The General Line Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company has introduced Carafe Bottles in PET in 16-oz and 32-oz, both with 28-400 finishes.

Nutrend, the leading Czech producer of nutrition and dietary supplements for sports enthusiasts and all those who lead an active life-style, has launched two new sports drinks. The IsodrinX and Carnitin Drink range come in a handy 750ml pack capped by a 28mm Seaquist Closures Original Sport Cap with SimpliSqueeze® silicone valve.

RPC Kutenholz has provided attractive bottles to assist a comprehensive relaunch of the Florena personal care brand, under the slogan, “Experience Nature Close to the Skin.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded use of Constar International's (NASDAQ: CNST) DiamondClear™ oxygen scavenging technology.

The House of Piper Heidsieck has called upon designers Viktor&Rolf, reputed for their unique style in the fashion world, to reinvent the Rosé Sauvage vintage for a very exclusive edition.

Seidel will exhibit at the Cosmoprof (Cosmopack) in Bologna (10/04/2008 – 13/04/2008). Seidel manufactures aluminium caps for the bottles and tubes as well as aluminium design rings to decorate the caps of the crème jars for the Bvlgari skin care line. All parts are anodised in shiny silver and feature the well-known Bvlgari logotype debossed accurately into the shiny metal surface.

2006 was the year when recovery of plastics reached the 50% for the first time. Underpinned by strong growth in mechanical recycling as well as energy recovery resulted in 3% points increase over 2005.

The challenge: to present the bottle as art book with a large binding.

Leader of the automatic dishwasher product market, Reckitt Benckiser confirms its domination with a totally innovative launch: Turbo Dry, a 2-in-1 rinse agent that speeds up the drying of dishes. To achieve rapid acceptance by consumers, the product’s packaging needed to be particularly explicit. A mission that the brand successfully implemented with the help of sleeve leader and specialist, Sleever International®.

After several years in development Rexam launched the FUSION Aluminium Bottle at Brau Beviale 2007. This dynamic innovation builds on Rexam’s commitment to consistently present the market with new beverage packaging opportunities that enable brand owners to add value through premiumisation and differentiation.

OCME, among the first companies in Europe to introduce the wrap-around system suitable to pack products coming from the large consumption industry, presents today a new series of very high speed wrap-around packers. The first model was installed in China at China Resources Breweries.

Eastman Chemical B.V. announced today the European availability of films made with Embrace LV, a new halogen-free copolyester resin for shrink film labels for packaged consumer goods. With better balanced shrinkage and physical characteristics previously unavailable in copolyester product offerings, Embrace LV is a single resin solution for shrink labels for the food, beverage and personal care markets.

Nestlé Waters, the world’s bottled water leader, received the 200,000th blow mold made by Sidel. This mold will be making ultralight half liter bottles produced at high speed.

Numerous breweries and mineral water bottlers are indirectly affected by higher world market prices for dairy products. Traditionally used labeling adhesives contain casein obtained from cow’s milk. The price of casein has recently risen dramatically and, in the opinion of raw materials experts, is unlikely to decrease shortly. As an alternative, Henkel supplies innovative casein-free adhesives that are significantly less expensive and perform equally.

The right packaging sells, and promotional packaging sells even better. Campaigns can boost day-to-day sales when they capture spontaneous consumers who might not otherwise have bought the product. The concept is to build on the impulse of the moment – Do it now! – whether by presenting gift ideas for Christmas, Easter or summer holidays, or simply by brightening an ordinary day. Brand owners work hard to tempt consumers with attractive packaging, often containing a “free” gift or offering an attractive price that convinces people to take the plunge.

Announced September 13 at the 2007 Global Bottled Water Congress in Mexico City, the 2007 bottledwaterworld awards honored the water market’s best innovations chosen from 169 entries from 32 countries. The prize for the year’s best packaging innovation went to Sidel for its NoBottle™.

Following a successful trial with Marks & Spencer, RPC Containers Llantrisant is now producing standard PET juice bottles containing 30% post consumer recycled (PCR) content.

Connoisseurs pay attention to a Bourbon’s age, but a distiller’s years of experience are important too. To celebrate Master Distiller Jim Rutledge’s 40 years in the industry, Four Roses is releasing its first limited-edition Bourbon.

In May, Arla Foods in Sweden launched six “On-the-Go” products in Tetra Top Carton Bottle; Pucko Ischocko (milkdrink with chocolate flavour), Smoothie Jordgubb (strawberry smoothie), Smoothie Hallon (raspberry smoothie), Latte Kaffe Vanilj, Latte Kaffe and Latte Cappuccino (coffee drinks).

Axilone, one of the main leaders in caps and closures for the perfume, cosmetics and make up industry, is the only producer of plastic and metal components based in Europe, in the USA and in China. Axilone is positioned to respond to the global needs of its customers.

Sidel has developed an alternative to traditional stainless steel molds used in HR blow molding. The new mold is made of lightweight aluminum, which is easier to machine than steel. Higher machine output is just one of the mold’s many benefits.

RPC Containers Corby is moving swiftly to extend two of its standard multi-layer bottle ranges as the long anticipated move in the retail market towards headstand designs begins to gain momentum.

Sidel has developed an elegant, high-performance package that is also the lightest PET bottle yet for water (9.9 g per 500 ml bottle). This novel concept, dubbed NoBottle, is possible due to another Sidel innovation known as Flex.

Ten years of development at Sidel have resulted in Combi equipment that can package all beverages at all rates. Sidel’s latest Combi development, a range of record-breaking, high-speed machines that produce up to 61,200 bottles per hour, is now available.

Sleever International, the leading provider of sleeving solutions globally, will be at the Vinexpo – Marketers 2007 with the latest in sleeving technology, including the solutions to decorate and to promote sales through collector items for the wine market.

beckers bester GmbH & Co KG, Lütgenrode, Germany, now produces fruit juices and nectars in deposit-free, non-returnable PET 1-litre bottles with 38mm Plasti-Twist closure. Up to now, the familiar environmentally friendly, returnable 1-litre glass bottles were being used.

Anheuser-Busch is introducing Michelob Lager and Michelob Light in elegantly re-designed embossed teardrop bottles based on the original package launched in 1961. Known as “a beer for connoisseurs,” Michelob’s historical roots date back to 1896 when Adolphus Busch, the company’s founder, made a decision to brew the world’s finest beer available exclusively on draught.

Inspired by the cosmetics industry, the food sector is increasingly focusing on upscale and fashion-inspired packaging to better promote its products. Ingenious cases, boxes and coffrets in a number of material and design combinations are tempting consumers.

Lithuanian food manufacturer Valdorfo Didmenos has become one of the first companies in continental Europe to select RPC Corby’s upside-down multi-layer Hercules bottle, in order to enhance the brand image of its premium ketchup.

At the trade show Luxe Pack de Monaco the 8th Prix Formes de Luxe in the category standard solutions was granted to DieterBakicEnterprises and its packaging for CORINE DE FARME, Sarbec Cosmetics. This year Dieter Bakic had already received two prestigious awards for his packaging for NIVEA BEAUTÉ and DECLÉOR.

Luxury box injected in PS with built-in handle. This gift pack contains 75cl Cognac bottle and 2 stemless glasses, it was developped for NAVAN brand (GRAND MARNIER Group).

Rexam Dispensing Systems presents, for the first time, its super low profile pump (SLPP) in a more transparent and more neutral innovative design available on its whole pumps range.

For more than 20 years MEGA has been a leader in Airless Technology. From our state of the art facilities in Germany and US we have developed a superior offering of German engineered airless dispensers used in oral care, consumer health care, skin and body care, as well as cosmetic applications.

Eastman Chemical Company and its four partners on the «Bb» project unveil an exciting evolution in luxury packaging for the cosmetics and personal care markets with a new, sensory-stimulating concept illustrated from the world of babies but designed for adults.

After Baïa and Makao, the new stock item Bali from Bormioli Rocco, launched at the Luxe Pack, is an invitation to travel.

RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz has developed a handy upside-down ketchup bottle for food manufacturer Heinrich Hamker Lebensmittelwerke GmbH & Co. KG.

Britvic's J2O premium juice drink is now able to reach new on-premise venues where glass is prohibited, such as vending, sports arenas, outdoor events, and airlines. This is thanks to the protection, unbreakability, and light weight of the novel PET bottle and closure supplied by Constar International Inc. (NASDAQ:CNST), a leading manufacturer of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.