Phoenix Glass Bottles Rise Again

O.BERK Offers Flint Glass Bottles

The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company, has reintroduced the Phoenix Line—four rectangular-shaped flint glass bottles ranging in size from 15 to 120mL. The 15mL, 30mL, and 120mL Phoenix bottles are available with open and sprinkler finishes, perfect for shave lotions and colognes, while the 60mL bottle comes with an 18/415 finish. The line can be enhanced with optional frosting, custom colors and numerous . More information: www.OBERK.com.

Rebhan Adds Tamper-Proof Cap Design

Rebhan’s Select is a bottle series that incorporates new tamper-proof cap design. With a separable ring at the lower edge, the new cap indicates whether the packaging is still in its original unopened condition. The range—which meets the requirements of Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC for durability of cosmetic products—offers a wide range of options in terms of bottle size, neck size and decorative possibilities. Bottles are currently available in three sizes:150mL, 200mL and 250mL, while three different neck options that are available (including GPI 24/410 and 24/415) ensure a large range of cap choices. The company also offers screw-on caps, either with a fitted plug or with a built-in seal, as well as different flip top caps, dispensers and spray pumps.  More information: www.rebhan-group.de.

Biomax Improves PLA Performance

DuPont Packaging offers DuPont Biomax Strong, an additive that improves the performance of bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) packaging. Biomax Strong, a petrochemical additive that improves the toughness and reduces the brittleness of PLA materials,  enhances the impact strength, flexibility and melt stability of PLA, particularly when used in rigid applications such as cast sheets for thermoforming and injection molding.  
    
When used at the recommended levels (between one to five percent of weight), Biomax Strong outperforms competing products with improved toughness and minimal impact on transparency. Biomax Strong, at the recommended amounts, allows the material to still meet the compost ability requirements.Two grades are available:  Biomax Strong 100 for use where no regulatory food compliance is necessary and Biomax Strong 120 which  complies with food contact regulatory requirements.  More information: www2.dupont.com/Biomax/en_US/.

Rexam’s Child Resistant Flip-Top Closure

Rexam Closures & Containers is offering a 24mm child-resistant flip top one-piece dispensing closure, the first size of a new dispensing series. The product, which can be accessed by squeezing and lifting the lid of the closure, can also be accessed by squeezing and turning to remove the entire closure when used with the optional “refillable” neck finish.  This closure currently offers a linerless seal for HDPE and PVC packages with various orifice sizes. One-handed operation makes it easy for seniors to use, while higher application torque of modified buttress threads offers increased flexibility with capping equipment and provides resistance to stripping, bulging and product leakage. More information: www.rexam.com.

Mini Lipsticks for GWP/PWP

CROWN Risdon has developed an all-plastic stock “mini” lipstick case that is ideal for saleable or promotional GWP/PWP marketing campaigns. The new, cost-effective, color cosmetics package comes in a classic 50/50 proportion with a versatile plastic sleeve that can be molded to match the cover and base, or manufactured with a color accent band to complement the primary color of the case. Both the cover and the base accept metallic or pigmented hot die stamping foils, although the design can be attractive by itself without secondary decorating, allowing a lower cost option to the customer.

Label System Helps Meet Retailer RFID Requirements

A new labeling solution that helps companies meet major-retailer RFID and bar-code identification requirements is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The solution consists of new scalable ItemSight software bundled with a scanner, plus optional label production systems. The label production options include Avery Dennison’s AP5.4 and 64xx series printers and ALX print/apply systems. The software and scanner, along with optional printers, enable users to convert existing bar code container labels into labels that meet retailers’ and/or RFID product identification requirements. More information: www.ris.averydennison.com.

Double Mirrored Compact from Qosmedix

Qosmedix is now offering a sleek double mirrored compact. This matte black snap-close square compact contains both round and square mirrors— the 2-1/2 inch square mirror offers a natural reflection while the  2-3/8 inch diameter round mirror provides 2X magnification. Each polystyrene compact is individually wrapped and can be customized with a company message or logo, making it suitable for gift-with-purchase and branding. Each compact is priced at $.59 cents More information: www.qosmedix.com.