HCT Develops Dispensing Concept

Zamac Tips Add a High Dose of Cool

HCT Packaging has developed a series of patented Zamac (Zinc, Aluminium, Magnesium and Copper) tips, which are intended to revolutionize the skin care sector. Dior was the first to take advantage of the new technology, working closely with engineering and design teams at HCT France to develop a beautifully sculpted custom tip. Especially notable is that the injection-molded metal tips can be attached to stock tubes, thus adding a touch of affordable luxury and unique functionality to essentially standard packaging. The package recently won the HBA IPDA for Skin Care Prestige. The five-piece oval sectioned custom tube and cap was developed and manufactured via HCT’s supply chain for Dior. The HDPE/LDPE tube is pearlized in custom Dior brand colors, and is highly lacquered with hot-stamped decoration.

Padtech Patents Single-Use Pad

Hands-Free Pad Padtech AS, a Norwegian-based company, has developed and patented a single-use packaging system for actives including liquids, creams, lotions, gels, ointments and powder. The technology enables application of these actives directly onto a surface in a hands-free manner. The pad is comprised of multi-layers of materials, allowing an area for the user’s fingers to be fully protected in a pocket; a storage layer that allows the active to be filled and stored; a custom layer that comes in contact with the surface; and a top sealing layer that allows for complete protection during shipment. More info: www.padtechus.com

Arkay Introduces New Technologies

Three New Technologies Arkay Packaging has introduced three new technologies: Interfoil, Touch and Spectrum. According to Arkay, its in-line, cold foiling process, Interfoil, manages to be both cost-effective and luminous in its beauty and scope, bringing radiance to packaging by providing a larger palette on which to design. Arkay says it is the only company doing this process with UV in the U.S. Touch is the company’s new aqueous coating, with a specialized veneer, which according to Arkay, produces a finish that is sensuous and distinctive; its tactile feel comes from a specialized, highperformance liquid-like coating that results in a soft and yielding surface. The third technology is Spectrum,which uses UV ink to produce results similar to six- or seven-color printing via fourcolor printing. More info: www.arkay.com

Alcan Rolls Out New Applicator

for Compact Foundations Roll’on Accord Parfait by L’Oréal Paris utilizes Alcan Packaging Beauty’s latest innovation to radically change makeup standards. The patented breakthrough, created by Michel Limongi, creation director at Alcan Packaging Beauty, is based on the concept of a cylindrical sponge applicator. L’Oréal has combined the perfect bulk with these ideal ergonomics for an optimum result. The sponge material provides the optimal flexibility and number of pores to deliver just the right dose. The new technique allows for a gentle movement that’s enough to deposit a light, even and invisible veil. More info: www.alcanpackagingbeauty.com

Cosmopak Builds Cosmetic Tower

Cosmetic Powder Tower The new stacking powder tower from Cosmopak gives fresh meaning to portable makeup. Based on a threaded stacking system on top of a powder jar, this innovative item is unique in that it includes a combination of loose powder with pressed powder palettes. The powder tower can keep as many layers of products as wanted, and each new section simply screws into place on top of the other. The item shown here has a powder puff, a single pan face powder and two twin godets for eye shadow and lipstick and space for applicators and a mirror on top. More info:www.cosmopak.com

Rieke Designs Airless High- Viscosity Dispensing System

Rieke’s new Airless High Viscosity Dispensing System is specially designed to offer fast and easy dispensing for a wide range of personal care products including creams, lotions and gels. This product, available in a variety of sizes, has been specifically designed to effectively dispense emollient creams and other products with a very high viscosity. According to the company, the dispenser can achieve an impressive 98% evacuation of even the most viscous of emollient products using a combination of airless and pistonup technology. More info: www.riekepackaging.com

Rexam Provides Closure for Lancome’s Hypnose

Rexam capped Lancome’s Hypnose Senses crystalline “twist” design packaging, with an elegant Surlyn closure. Developed in Rexam’s Simandrebased Center of Excellence, the complex closure design for this prestige fragrance is flawless in its transparency, according to Elisabeth Benoît, cosmetic closures sales director, Rexam Personal Care.The package design for the L’Oréal fragrance was inspired by the delicate and dramatic silhouette of a kimono-draped woman. The “twist” design emulates the spiraling flow of the fabric. More info: www.rexam.com

World Wide Packaging Introduces Marbleized Lipstick

Cosmetic packaging and filler World Wide Packaging, has introduced its elegant, marbleized lipstick, which features a swirl of light and dark pigments that resembles marble and creates a multi-dimensional color when applied to the lips. The lipstick’s unique emollient formula of vitamin E and mineral and plant extracts provides moisture to soften, soothe and condition the lips and antioxidants to penetrate deep into the skin for smooth, healthier lips from the inside out. More info: www.wwpinc.com

O.Berk Spins Out Oval Jars

O.Berk Company has introduced the new 250ml Tarros Jar with a 58/400 finish in PET. This ovalshaped jar has two flat panel sides for easy labeling, and is available in both clear and cobalt blue. The major advantages of this package over glass include no breakage and lighter weight, while still keeping its major benefit of clarity. These bottles are ideal for a variety of both liquid and solid products where store shelf presence is important. The Tarros Jars offer the freedom to select several closure options, as well as labeling and silk-screen printing to enhance the overall final package. More info: www.oberk.com

Zeller Plastik Launches First Standard Bi-Color Closure

Zeller Plastik France has launched a standard bicolor 24-410 Softline dispensing closure to make this premium capping option available to a wider market. Featuring contrasting lid and base colors, the round snapon closure is offered in 2- and 4mm orifice versions, and has an updated thumb recess for ease of use. It complements the existing Zeller Plastik range of 24-415, 28-410 and 28-415 Softline closures. The new bi-color closure provides the ideal solution for on-shelf product differentiation and premium positioning in the mass market. More info: www.gcs.com

TricorBraun Takes a Shine to Metallized PET Bottles

Metallized PET bottles from TricorBraun are available in various shapes ranging from tall and sleek bottles to jars with a lower profile. All present an upscale appearance without the breakage concerns associated with glass. More info: www.tricor braun.com