Cosmopharma

When a fragrance becomes emotion: the 29th edition of the Premio Accademia del Profumo (associated with Cosmetica Italia) once again showcases the communicative and evocative values of the cosmetic product par excellence.

As a natural extension of the contest “The Wall” (started in 2014), this year will see the first edition of the Cosmopack Awards, reserved as usual to fair exhibitors.

A Cosmopack 2018, le idee si traducono in tecnologia, qualità, innovazione, collaborazione, bellezza, lusso. E la Factory si fa in tre.

Cosmopack, a Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna event, returns to Bologna from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 March, reaffirming its uniqueness by offering technologies set to influence the cosmetics industry of the future.

The Lameplast single-dose becomes even smarter: not only does it  combine practicality, security and the right amount of product, but it also acquires an especially designed applicator and comes in different variants (simple and smooth, with brush, sponge or with irregular and massaging surface...) to thus to favour the correct application of a liquid, gel or cream.

GPack has signed an agreement with Oaktree Capital Management LP to acquire Alliora Coffrets, based in Fougères, France. The acquisition is part of GPack Group’s ongoing development strategy centered on expanding throughout Europe.

At Bogotà, from 27 to 29 September, the 16th edition of the main beauty sector show for South-America was held, that saw Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof in the role of international sales agent in support of Corferias.

In addition to printing products... The future today seems to lie in the innovative solutions developed by Sun Chemical to give value to packaging. But you can bet on it, this is just the beginning of a change that is not only technological but cultural, that will affect converters and brand owners. Stefano Lavorini

A stylish cap produced by RPC Bramlage using advanced injection moulding technology is providing the ideal complement to the eye-catching bottle for Roma Passione, a new floral-fruity fragrance inspired by the city of Rome from Italian fashion designer Laura Biagiotti.

Among the versatile and reliable machines of the BLA series developed by Neri (Marchesini Group), the BL A420 represents the most suitable and complete model for labeling, traceability and serialization of pharmaceutical boxes. This high tech solution, designed for maximum ergonomics and ease of use, assigns an unequivocal identity to each boxed product.

The exhibition-conference in Paris, which brings together aerosol and dispensing systems as well as cosmetic packaging design, ADF&PCD conference programme delivers high quality and technical content designed in collaboration with brands.

The aim of the partnership is to offer a reference network to companies in the packaging branch and related processing industries. The partners now have signed respective agreements defining the details of their partnership, first announced at interpack 2017.

11-15 June 2018, Frankfurt (D)

According to estimates, the Italian cosmetics sector will see a 2017 turnover totaling nearly 11 billion euro, with unstoppable growth for exports. In distribution, specialized shops, single brand and e-commerce are showing excellent performance, with broad consensus among consumers. Data and facts presented by Cosmetica Italia in Milan on 25 July.

IMA Group’s commitment to strengthening its offer in the sector of machinery for the flowpack and fold packaging sector continues.

14-17 November 2017, Hong Kong - The enhancement of the cosmetics industry supply chain is among the primary goals of the Cosmoprof international network, starting with the Worldwide edition of Bologna - where Cosmopack, the  “show within the show” will focus on packaging and processing - up to the area reserved for Beauty industry solutions provider in Cosmoprof North America.

Developments for pharmaceutical packaging that are sure to arouse interest: CAM solutions recounted by Gabriele Gnudi (G.B. Gnudi Bruno), the group’s longtime representative in Italy.

Organized by Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, a joint venture between BolognaFiere and UBM Asia Ltd, Cosmoprof Asia 2017 will take place in November with a double-event that puts the Cosmopack brand front and center.

Market trends and new means of distribution and packaging of various pharmaceutical products (considering only prescription and OTC drugs sold in pharmacies).  Plinio Iascone

It’s aims was to be a selective display, capable of enhancing the formal and substantial innovation of companies operating in the luxury packaging industry.