April 2015

with the new transparent olmo maxfilm even more chemicals and therefore costs can be saved.&nbspthe film acts as a window to the foam, enabling a complete monitoring of the production process and allowing an immediate adjustment of the production parameters and hence a better result of the foam quality.&nbspthis leads to a substantial saving of the chemical tdi and reduced material loss.olmo maxfilm is the strongest peelable process liner available on the market.the new material not only complies with &nbspzero waste concept, but also results in a closed loop recycling system.&a

the new biinjection moulded actuator is compatible with the standard magic star pump head and can be used on all size containers.&nbspthe actuator is made of pp and tpe in order to create a soft, flexible, rubbery surface that assists in the application and penetration of a variety of dermal products into the skin.&nbspthe nubbed surface can also help to deliver a massaging action which offers additional benefits for products designed to reduce pain or inflammation, or combat cellulite.it gives accurate dispensing of creams, gels and lotions for a variety of applications.&nbspit

direct effect airless, a trio of pistondriven airless applicators for targeted treatment.the curved tip airless, single rollerball airless, and dual rollerball airless are available in 5 ml, 8 ml, 10 ml and 15 ml capacities that provide added sensorial benefits for the end consumer.the direct effect curved tip airless applicator features a firstofitskind dualresin tip and ergonomic curved design that contours to the most delicate areas of the face with a featherlight touch.&nbspfeaturing cooling and massaging benefits, the direct effect single rollerball airless combines the instantly r

quickzip is an alternative closure to the traditional presstoclose zipper.&nbspthe innovation utilises a zipper closure method with hook and loop technology that is easy to open and reseal for those that struggle with traditional closures.it allows minimal pressure to close, has rigid grips to facilitate opening and does not require precise alignment of the zipper.&nbsp&nbspthe closure allows for numerous openings and closings and is excellent for dry product applications and readily seals through powders and fine particles.ampac&rsquos quickzip closure was recently launched

united biscuits ub, has announced the launch of mcvitie&rsquos delichoc in the uk, a thicklycoated belgian chocolate biscuit with an intensely crunchy sensation.delichoc is already popular in europe, having originated in france and belgium as part of ub&rsquos delacre portfolio.

uncertainty in europe and currency fluctuations has failed to dent the good fortune and optimism of metal packagers. jez abbott finds out more.roberts metal packagingroberts metal packaging has been running since 1887. today the 75staff company in thamesmead boasts sales of around &pound6m a year and is a niche maker for big personal care brands. half of what it produces &ndash aluminium jars for haircare, lip balm and body cream products &ndash is exported.

advances in technology are opening the door for more innovative ways of using holograms for packaging, says ian lancaster, general secretary of the international hologram manufacturers association, who highlights some of the latest eyecatching &mdash and award winning &mdash developments.new developments in film coating and manufacturing technology continually push back the boundaries for the use of holographic materials in packaging, while a wide variety of specialist origination techniques offer an infinite variety of colourful 3d visual effects, ranging from the bright and stunni

lagos, nigeria. the destination conjures up a variety of imaginations. i grew up in south africa but nothing could have prepared me for the highly populated, superresourced, bustling west african nation. a quarter of africa&39s population lives in nigeria. it is the 7th most populous country an estimated 200 million people in the world with 42 of its population 014 years of age. it is the world&39s 8th largest exporter of petroleum.