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Outstanding Q1 for Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer AG has started the financial year 2008 with an outstanding first quarter. Sales grew by 18.2% compared with the prior year period to €239.1m (2007: €202.3m). Excluding exchange-rate effects, sales actually rose by 21.8%. The operating result (Adjusted EBITDA) also improved again, increasing by 20.4% to €43.0m (prior year period: €35.7m). The Adjusted EBITDA margin therefore reached 18.0% in the first quarter (December 2007 – February 2008), which is seasonally the weakest quarter over the course of the year. The adjusted net income, which shows the operating strength of the company, almost quadrupled to €9.9m (prior year period: €2.6m). The net income improved by €6.5m to €2.5m (prior year period: €-4.0m). Overall, Gerresheimer profited primarily from the high level of demand in the pharma & life science segment, where the company achieves three quarters of its total sales.

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German company wins US funding

The U.S. Department of Defense, along with Congressman Tim Holden (D -PA), today announced that SCHOTT North America has been awarded an appropriation of 800,000 US$ in federal funding, which Congressman Holden inserted into the Defense Appropriations Bill. The funding will allow SCHOTT to conduct research into the interaction between biotherapeutic drugs and glass packaging. Currently, such interactions can lead to drug loss due to adsorption, aggregation and precipitation, which diminishes the effectiveness of these drugs. One goal of the research is to improve the government’s ability to stockpile ready-to-inject vaccines and treatments, and thus speed its response to bioterror attacks and pandemics. The research will also help bring SCHOTT advanced packaging technologies to the commercial sector. SCHOTT will use the appropriation to create tools that better assess the interaction between biotherapeutics and glass, and to develop new glass packaging technologies that extend the shelf life of these kinds of drugs. The Need to Speed Treatment Many of the vaccines and treatments that are being stockpiled by the Department of Defense are freeze-dried (lyophilized) in order to keep them from reacting with their packaging, thereby increasing their shelf life. This process is costly; moreover, though lyophilization is sometimes the only way to stabilize certain biotherapeutics, the reconstitution process can slow down mass dissemination of the drug. For example, if reconstitution of a lyophilized drug took as little as 2 to 5 minutes per dosage, in a mass outbreak thousands of hours could be spent preparing it for delivery, increasing the number of lives lost in such an event. Biotherapeutics formulated with liquid in a pre-filled syringe could dramatically reduce drug response times, improving mortality rates. However, many of these drugs have stability problems when stored as liquids, and can interact with their glass packaging’s interior surfaces, reducing their effectiveness. In 2006 the NIH invested more than 200 million dollars to develop advanced biotherapeutics, and plans to spend hundreds of millions more over the coming years. Given this major investment, the development of ready-to-inject pharmaceutical packaging containers that can maintain advanced biotherapeutic drugs’ long-term efficacy is vital. “This appropriation will enable us to develop new pharmaceutical packaging assessment tools and solutions,” said Alex Marker, Research Fellow at SCHOTT North America’s Regional Research and Development. “With these solutions, we will be able to aid in the preparedness of the U.S. government for quickly disseminating vaccines and treatments in the event of a bioterrorism attack.” “In the case of a bioterrorism attack or pandemic, it is essential that the government respond as quickly and efficiently as possible if we hope to save lives,” said Congressman Holden. “I am proud that, with this appropriation, the state of Pennsylvania continues to play a leading role in biotechnology research that strengthens our nation’s security.” SCHOTT is at the forefront in developing tools that measure the interaction between pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical packaging. In addition, SCHOTT has years of experience creating and producing coatings and other packaging technologies that prevent these interactions from taking place.

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Cleopatra collection introduced

The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company, has introduced the Cleopatra Collection, a line of flint glass cosmetic jars.

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The latest developments in Sleever technology at Interpack 2008

Sleever International, the world-leading specialist in sleeve decorative solutions, will present at Interpack 2008, the latest developments in Sleever® technology.

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Bag in box manufacturer claims this process leads to less waste

Bag-in-box manufacturer Rapak, part of DS Smith Plastics, claims latest research from the USA has further strengthened the environmental case for bag-in-box packaging.

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O Berk introduces flint glass bottle line

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.

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Overview of primary packaging and drug delivery

In the world of pharma and life sciences it is a top event: Interphex, which is being held on March 26-28, 2008, this time in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania/USA).

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Innovation for hot food in PET

Graham Packaging has introduced the first clear PET (polyethylene terephthalate) multilayer plastic jar with a wide-mouth finish and barrier properties suitable for hot-packed food products such as pasta sauces, salsas, fruits, and other popular hot-fill products. Products such as these previously were available only in glass because of the need to prevent oxygen ingress. The new container also works well in protecting dry-packed or cold-processed products that are oxygen sensitive.PET

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Designer glass group founded

Marc M. Gaelen, president & CEO, O.BERK Company has announced the formation of the Designer Glass Packaging Group. “The purpose of this division is to offer exceptional luxury glass packaging to the fragrance, perfume, high-end giftable, and collectable markets,” continued Mr. Gaelen. “This offering includes the bottle, closure, decorating or labeling, and carton to present the complete, high-end luxury packaging. The group will be headed by Hugues Thibaud, who previously managed Elemental Container Inc.”

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Packaging for pickles

Spanish table olive producer and speciality foods Grupo Angel Camacho S.L. has turned to RPC Containers Corby to develop an innovative plastic foodservice jar to replace its current glass packaging by offering improved performance and safety.

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Schott secures funding for medical packaging

The U.S. Department of Defense, along with Congressman Tim Holden (D -PA), today announced that SCHOTT North America has been awarded an appropriation of $800,000 in federal funding, which Congressman Holden inserted into the Defense Appropriations Bill. The funding will allow SCHOTT to conduct research into the interaction between biotherapeutic drugs and glass packaging. Currently, such interactions can lead to drug loss due to adsorption, aggregation and precipitation, which diminishes the effectiveness of these drugs.

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Sidel names new president

After two years working side by side, Mart Tiismann succeeded Gérard Stricher as president and CEO of Sidel on January 1, 2008.

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Gerresheimer to offer pharma glass and plastic in Moscow

For pharma packaging and systems the Gerresheimer Group is without doubt one of the most multi-facetted exhibitors at PharmTech in Moscow. From 20 to 23 November 2007 this leading international glass and plastic specialist presents a further expanded range full of quality and useful innovation (Pavilion 2, Halle 7, Stand D214). From pharmaceutical vials to prefillable syringes and from inhalers to closure systems it covers practically all requirement fields. But it is not only the enormous breadth of this product spectrum which makes a visit worthwhile: the latest developments open up new dimensions of safety, economy and practice orientation. A specialist lecture also deals with development of this type – this time in the field of plastic packaging.

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Increasing the range of wrap-around packers attaining up to 100 cartons per minute

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.

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Rexam supplies Dior with full package

Proposing a comprehensive solution made possible by global know-how, Rexam supplied Dior with a full package for the launch of Dior “Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect”, the latest in the line of Addict de Dior lip glosses.

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Rexam claims pump has optimal end user experience

Elegant, ergonomically superior and formulation-friendly… Rexam claims that its neutral Nea is the choice for today’s more advanced formulations…

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Gerresheimer to be quoted on SDAX

Gerresheimer AG has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurter Stock exchange since June 11, 2007, following one of the largest IPOs of the year, with a total issue volume of more than 900 million euros. Gerresheimer stock will be included in the SDAX index of Deutsche Börse, Frankfurt am Main, on September 6, 2007 outside the normal schedule.

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Ciba launching pigment range

Ciba is launching a new range of novel glass‑based effect pigments at the K 2007 in Düsseldorf (October 24‑31, Stand No. A27 in Hall 06). Suitable for a wide variety of applications, including packaging, household goods and leisure items, Ciba® XYMARA Nordic™ stylings reflect the natural shades and effects of frost, gold, heather, ocean, pine and sunset. The versatile products provide novel styling options and allow the creation of unique new shades and designs, lending brilliance, sparkle and glitter, and increasing transparency or emphasizing opacity, as required.

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Kubus celebrating Shrek characters

Maspex Wadowice, Poland, chose a special promotion for their juice and nectar brand “Kubus”: more than 40 different Twist-Off closure designs are printed with all relevant characters of “Shrek” - just in time for the launch of the new movie.

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Exclusive bottle with floral pattern for new perfume

Mary Kay will launch its first premium, luxury fragrance for women, Affection™ Eau de Parfum, this September. In today’s fast-paced world, women want to achieve their own special individuality in their fashion and style choices and realize they can enhance that personal expression with the right fragrance. Scents are the new wardrobe staple that’s here to stay. A woman wants a scent that captures her individual essence – a signature scent to match her signature style. Mary Kay’s newest fragrance, Affection™ Eau de Parfum, is an expressive and unique signature scent that is contemporary.

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Glass from Garvolin

The Czechy glass works from Pilawa near Garwolin is a producer of glass bottles for the packaging industry. This interview was carried out during the Intercharm cosmetics and beauty trade fair in Warsaw on 24 May 2007

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Basell launching new resins

Basell is launching a new high performance range of developmental polypropylene resins called Stretchene which can address the highly specialised customer requirements of injection stretch blow moulding applications (ISBM).

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Glass getting lighter

According to the Spanish Association of Automated Glass Manufacturing, new life styles have increased the number of single-person homes. Manufacturing of packaging has doubled in the last 20 years, figure that has a direct impact in the extraction of raw materials.

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Rexam to sell glass business

Ardagh Glass has announced an agreement to buy Rexam's glass container business for €660m.

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Ball for fragrance

Rexam’s innovative super low profile pump (SLPP) with glass ball enhances the new ‘Vera Wang Princess’ fragrance package from Coty Prestige. ‘Princess’ is the first commercial launch of the Rexam pump featuring the glass ball bearing designed to make the internal mechanisms of the pump transparent to the end-user.

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New fair in Moscow

From 20 to 23 November a new trade fair line-up has its premiere in Moscow: the long renowned PharmTech exhibition is for the first time expanding to include CosmoTech.

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Up to the minute

Intelligent, up-to-the-minute and with comprehensive coverage in each of its fields: this is the glass and plastic product range presented by the Gerresheimer Group at Salon d'Emballage, which opens in Paris for five days on 20 November 2006.

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Gerresheimer's range for Nuremburg

An eye-catching range of high-quality glass packaging is presented by the Gerresheimer Group at this year’s Brau Beviale, which is being held from 15 to 17 November in the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre.

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Box for Grand Marnier

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).

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Transparency for Rexam

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.

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Rexam to sell PET facilities in CEE

International packaging group Rexam will look to sell its PET bottle facilities in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its plans to focus on more globally recognised products like plastic food packaging.

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Costs hitting Austrian glass producer

Pöchlarn, Austrian producer of glass packaging, has been facing an increase in costs of around 17% over the past two years.

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Glass factory for Omsk

The Czech company Sklostroi is set to build a factory to produce glass packaging in the Siberian city of Omsk.

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The versatility of glass

At Luxe Pack 2006 in Monaco (24 to 27 October), the Gerresheimer Group impressively demonstrates that glass is an extraordinarily versatile material for cosmetics design and can display widely varying characteristics.

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New trend for cosmetics

It is called OpalNuance and promises to set strong new trends in the cosmetics packaging market.

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Luxurious image for Flyback

Clear glass, the brilliant gleam of chrome – for the latest men’s fragrance Flyback this combination creates a luxurious image. A glass pillar with one rounded side, crowned by an opulent metallic top creates a timelessly elegant combination in keeping with the image of the Parisian perfume house of Jacques Evard.

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Gerresheimer at ICSE

At CPhl/ICSE 2006 (International Contract Services Expo), the prestigious specialist trade fair for pharmaceutics, which opens its doors in Paris from 3 to 5 October 2006, the Gerresheimer Group again presents its credentials to the pharmaceutics industry as a global and highly innovative supplier of top quality products based on glass and plastic. The Group, which is one of the most important worldwide specialists in pharmaceutical packaging and application systems, displays a comprehensive range of products and services. Visitors to Hall 4 will find on Stand 4A60 a cross-section ranging right through to the top category of ready-to-fill sterile syringes and including remarkable innovations across the board.

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Gerresheimer showing syringes

At CPhl/ICSE 2006 (International Contract Services Expo), the prestigious specialist trade fair for pharmaceutics, which opens its doors in Paris from 3 to 5 October 2006, the Gerresheimer Group again presents its credentials to the pharmaceutics industry as a global and highly innovative supplier of top quality products based on glass and plastic.

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Rexam opens Polish plant

Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, has opened its first plastic packaging plant in Poland, where it already has two glass plants in Gostyn and Wyszkow.

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