Plastics/resins

Gillette reimagines the shave gel bottle

Claiming to have solved one the most common morning arguments that couples have, Gillette has reengineered the aluminum bottle for men’s shave gel to eliminate the mess associated with shaving.

June 1, 2015

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Sustainability

Method is first with 100% RPET detergent bottle

Method overcomes design and manufacturing challenges to create a 53-oz 100% RPET bottle with strong shelf appeal and environmental benefits for its new laundry detergent.

May 28, 2015

Sustainability

Sustainability, convenience, barrier properties to fuel tube market growth

MarketsandMarkets report forecasts tube packaging market to reach $8.63 billion by 2020. Asia-Pacific region expected to grow the fastest in next five years.

May 28, 2015

Containers

‘Texting’ via vodka bottle

LED-enabled vodka bottle that scrolls messages can now be remotely programmed through the use of Bluetooth technology and a custom app.

May 23, 2015

Plastics/resins

Ipack-Ima: Materials capture the spotlight

Several new material innovations designed to address sustainability, shelf-impact, and the challenges of e-commerce, make their debut at Ipack-Ima.

May 23, 2015

Labels

Hybrid plastic tub is DuPont Diamond Winner

This year’s 2015 Diamond Award Winner in the annual DuPont Awards involves one brand owner’s leap of faith in a unique innovation in plastic packaging.

May 15, 2015

Containers

Packaging partnership ‘delivers’ Nozin® antiseptic

Global Life Technologies and James Alexander bring Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® to market to reduce the risk of the spread of infection, without antibiotics.

May 14, 2015

Containers

Off The Shelf: Craft cocktail infuser is a classic in glass

A glass bottle fitted with a resealable pourer with filter allows DIY craft cocktail makers the ability to infuse their spirits with dried fruits or spices and pour directly from the package.

May 7, 2015

Containers

Multilayer bottle delivers shelf life and differentiation

A new range of dessert toppings from leading Belgium manufacturer Colac is using a custom-molded 850-mL multilayer bottle to deliver the ideal combination of long shelf life and on-shelf appeal.

May 7, 2015

Containers

TricorBraun names new Sales Manager of Northeast Sales

TricorBraun promotes Andy Olsen to Regional Sales Manager of Its Northeast Sales Region.

May 5, 2015

Sustainability

A closer look at Carlsberg’s fiber bottle

Though more work remains before a bottle sits on a store shelf, the fiber bottle that Carlsberg has been working on is beginning to round into shape. Here’s a peek at what to expect.

May 4, 2015

Containers

Recyclable PET beer keg locks in quality

Heineken USA launches a one-way recyclable PET beer keg for on-premise sales that offers consistent carbonation, 100% evacuation, a smaller footprint, and less expense.

May 4, 2015

Containers

Premium cleaning products convey value for retail sale

Originally sold through TV shopping network channel QVC, For Life Products, LLC’s Rejuvenate line of floor restoration products, based on its All Floors Restorer formula, is designed to return wood, laminate, and other hard floor surfaces to like-new condition.

May 4, 2015