The Evolution equipment feeds the various parts of the pump into the line, where it is assembled. Determined to provide the best in product and delivery, Valois of America has brought two new machines on line at its Congers, NY facility. The VP4 finishes the VP4 pump (a low profile seal tight spray dispenser) and the Evolution machine assembles and finishes the Evolution pump. “Both have been added to provide better, faster service to our customers. We can warehouse the various components and assemble whatever is needed in a very timely fashion,” said Jerry Whelan, director of sales for the company. “The new assembly lines were brought in to provide our U.S. customers with local manufacturing, faster speed to market and a more flexible supply chain to meet increased local demand,” Whelan added. More information: (845) 639-3669; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.valois.com.

The Venus Oval by Custom Bottle accommodates all sorts of closures.

Custom Bottle’s Venus Oval Is a ‘Clear’ Solution
Custom Bottle has created its Venus Oval with a subtle cone shape for the personal care market. Available in a 6 oz. size, its 24/410 neck can accommodate any number of standard closures such as lotion pumps, disc tops and fine mist sprayers. The specially designed sloping shoulders also provide the perfect landing area for a 1-inch double shell push-pull closure.

Available in clear in PVC, the Venus Oval is a great choice for brightly colored products. It can also be tinted with any color. More information: (800) 453-7626; Website: www.bottles.com

CCL Container Adds Aluminum Container Capacity
CCL Container is expanding capacity at its Penetang, Ontario, Canada plant with the addition of a second high-speed production line for the manufacture of aluminum containers ranging in size from 53 to 66 mm in diameter and up to 235 mm in height.

The new line, scheduled to be up and running by the end of the first quarter 2004, is the ninth line at the Penetang plant and brings the total to 21 overall for the company in North America. It will produce approximately 200 containers per minute via the impact-extrusion process. It is scheduled to be joined by a second 200/minute line expected to be operational in August 2004.

More information, contact Ed Martin, at CCL Container, (203) 354-4523; Email [email protected].

The 29774 is a 15 ml PVC bottle equipped with 29775, a silver applicator cap with edged paddle tip.

Qosmedix Introduces Unique Bottle and Applicator
Qosmedix, based in Edgewood, NY, has developed a container and applicator ideal for foundations, lotions and creams. The clear PVC bottle has a 15 ml capacity. The applicator and cap are made of polypropylene. The applicator, which has a ridged paddle tip, is flexible and can be removed from the cap. Assembled, the bottle and cap are 2-1/2” high—easily portable in pocket or purse.

More information: (631) 242-3270; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.qosmedix.com.

IPG Imaging Professionals Offers Lenticular Technology
Lenticular technology, the placement of specially designed plastic lenses over printed materials to create the illusion of motion and/or depth to the image is available from IPG Imaging Professionals. Based in Irvine, CA, IPG is using the effect to add a variety of effects to retail promotions, trade show displays, point-of-purchase display and other merchandising vehicles.

More information: (949) 261-8777; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.ipgdigital.com.

CPG Spotlights the Iris Line of Glass Bottles The Iris line of flint glass containers offers shape and size flexibility. The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O. Berk Company, Union, NJ, is featuring the Iris line of flint glass bottles in 30 ml and 100 ml sizes. Both sizes are available in tall and short shapes featuring graceful cruves. The Iris bottles can come with crimp or threaded finishes to accommodate various styles of closures and dispensers. The line offers the flexibility of optional frosting and custom colors. More information: contact Steven Nussbaum at CPG, (888) CPG-BERK, Ext. 1123; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.OBERK.com.

Apollo by Berlin Packaging
Berlin Packaging, Chicago, has developed the Apollo, a new bottle for the personal care industry. Available in 200 ml PET with 24/410 and 24/415 neck finishes, the Apollo has a tall, graceful silhouette. The oval bottle is ergonomic, has plenty of room for a label and will accommodate a variety of dispensers. More information: (800)-223-7546; Website: www.berlinpackaging.com.

AGI/Klearfold’s Durafold Provides Security
AGI/Klearfold, based in New York, has developed Durafold Security Packaging, a theft-resistant packaging option designed to help reduce pilferage in retail environments.

According to AGI, Durafold is a sealed-end style folding carton made of a proprietary polypropylene-based synthetic paperboard. It provides greater tear-resistance and stronger seals making it more difficult to remove products from their packaging in the store.

Durafold cartons are said to be nearly identical to paperboard cartons in appearance and weight and are easier to open at home compared to rigid-plastic clamshells.

More information, contact Pat McGee, AGI/Klearfold (877) 918-3023; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.agiklearfold.com.

Flexpaq/Socoplan Offers Senior-Friendly Sampling
Flexpaq/Socoplan, based in Plainfield, NJ, has added Swift Open Sachet to its line of sampling vehicles. The system allows the consumer to control the opening, or tearing, of the sachet, according to Flexpaq. Available on either clear or foil based materials, the company says it provides a clean tear and is senior-friendly. The Swift Open Sachet complements the E-Z Open Sachet, a consumer-friendly opening sachet said to works well even in wet environments.

Swift Open Sachet is designed for use with thick products such as waxes and gels and features a “peel-apart” opening system. It allows the consumer to peel apart the film at a pre-determined location on the sachet so that the product inside can be easily dispensed. More information: (908)753-7300; Website: www.flexpaq.com.

DBE’s No. 12 is a stylish, stock bottle.

DBE’s Latest Glass Perfume Bottle Is Stylish Stock
DieterBakicEnterprises, Munich, Germany, designed its standard fragrance bottle No. 12 with a combination of sharp, edgy elements and contrasting feminine curves for a thoroughly modern, high fashion look.

The 50 ml glass obelisk bottle features a slight inward curve from bottom to the top, which is crowned by a ball of glass. The spray dispenser sits on top of the ball and is covered by a clear cap in the sample at right. The No. 12 can also be completed with a range of other matching caps and collars.

More information: +49 89 490 436 0; Website: www.bakic.com.

O-I Offers a Choice of Child-Resistant Closures
Owens-Illinois Closure Inc. (O-I), Toledo, OH, a unit of Owens-Illinois, offers a variety of stock child-resistant closures (CRCs) for the health and beauty markets, to safeguard products such as baby oil and sun care formulas.

O-I’s line of stock CRCs offers customization with new cavities/inserts or the utilization of existing mold frames and assembly and lining equipment.

The product line includes: Clic-Loc, a two-piece push-and-turn with audible click when opened; Argus-Loc, a two-piece push-and-turn made entirely of polypropylene; Ultra-Loc, with a smooth top surface for a custom printing area; Squeeze and Turn, a one-piece, linerless closure; Chem-Loc, designed to withstand harsh chemicals; Snap Cap, a one-piece based on lining up arrows for samplers or other 28 mm finish requirements.

More information, (800) 537-0178.