On/Off Tottle Brush from Cosmopak

Cosmopak’s large 40ml tottle brush made of PP and PETG features a patented shut-off valve activated by a sliding button. The tottle benefits from a wide mouth and a closed base for easy filling. Once filled, the brush applicator and cap snap on and lock in place. This item takes a wider 17mm brush or a flat spatula and is suitable for foundation, sunscreen and facial masks.

Cosmopak’s On/Off Tottle.

The company’s needle applicator pen has been refined, and is now available in three versions: push-button, twist and side push-button. The pen is made from PP and is available in 2ml to 4ml sizes; the needle applicator is available with or without flocking. The pens are available in a range of designs and are ideal for low-viscosity products requiring very accurate application such as topical skin treatments, cosmeceuticals and oral care. More info: www.cosmopak.com

Acrilex Introduces Acriglas Pearlescent Acrylic Sheets

Acrilex, Inc. has introduced its Acriglas Pearlescent series of acrylic sheets, ideal for use in point of purchase displays, store fixtures or other applications in which tempered glass is not a practical material choice. It is also ideal for applications that require other acrylic products to be used in combination with the Pearlescent product, as there is no need for mechanical fasteners or complex adhesives. Available in 12 standard colors, the series can be customized to any color and is available in a range of translucencies, finishes, textures, sizes and thicknesses. More info: www.acrilex.com

Kaufman Adds New Bottle

The 500ml Cone Top Round is the latest addition to the library of Kaufman-owned molds. This OPET bottle has a 28-410 neck finish suitable for a variety of closure options, including pumps and sprayers. The unique round shape is complemented with a tapered cone-top neck and is suitable for applications in personal care, as well as other markets. It allows 360-degrees of area for product promotion. The package can also be customized using Kaufman’s in-house decorating capabilities such as screen printing and labeling.  More info: www.kaufmancontainer.com

Michelman Offers 24-Hour Turnaround on Color Coatings

ColorCoat from Michelman is a water-based, repulpable coating for use on corrugated packaging, boxes and displays. The coating can be matched accurately to any color swatch, including silver, gold and bronze. The company claims that 98% of orders placed with Michelman Color Group will be formulated to the customers’ exact specifications and shipped within 24 hours. In addition to fast production turnaround, ColorCoat features excellent batch-to-batch color consistency—unlike dyed board—and is available in customizable batch sizes, which enables users to meet their own customers’ stringent demands in a timely fashion. More info:  www.michem.com

 

Crystal Lip Balm Sticks from ICS Package Eyeshadows, Too

This is not your mother’s lip balm tube. With its cute shape and innovative design, these Lip Balm Sticks from ICS can be manufactured in a variety of finishes. What’s more, they can also serve as a package for concealer or cream eyeshadow. The thick wall provides high transparency for a see-through effect or can be customized with color and finish options including frosted, metallized and metallic spray. The sticks measure 68mm high and are 24.3mm in diameter. Autumn Harp, Inc., of Bristol, VT, is utilizing the trendy designs for a line of its shimmery mineral SPF 15 lip balms.
   More info: www.ics-world.com

Born-Again Plastic Bottles from M&H Plastics

Due to the increased demand from consumers for environmentally friendly products, M&H Plastics has launched Post Consumer Regrind (PCR) PET plastic, which is 100% recycled. Post Consumer Regrind is comprised of plastic products that have been recycled by grinding them down to be re-used in new manufacturing. M&H has worked in partnership with Naked Bodycare (a 97% natural toiletries brand) to produce PET packaging that is made from 100% PCR.
  
All of Naked’s 250ml hand washes and hand lotions will appear in PCR plastic bottles, alongside its entire range of foam baths—a total of seven products. Naked’s PCR packaging is sold exclusively in Boots stores nationwide in the UK and online—look for the Born Again logo on the pack.  More info: www.mhplastics.com

Axilone Draws on Sunset for Cap

Inspired by the colors of twilight and sunset, Axilone created the cap for Escada’s Sunset Heat fragrance for women and men. The cap is comprised of three parts, and can be completely opaque or translucent. More info: www.ileos.com

Risdon Caps Victoria’s Secret

Risdon International has fashioned a clear Surlyn cap for three of Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels scents: Heavenly, Divine and Desire. The cap features a mirror-polished surface that creates an appearance of glass crystal. In addition, the molded cap’s heavy walls enhance the color and metallic effect of the gold, pink and lavender pump surfaces that are clearly visible to the consumer. The Risdon cap fits the scent’s 125- and 250ml sizes. More info: www.risdon.com