Axium Packaging, which specializes in the manufacture of jars, bottles and closures in PET, recycled PET, & PP, PCR PP for the hygiene-beauty and food markets, has just completed a new external growth operation: the acquisition of the Italian company Silte srl.

Silte srl, a family-owned SME based in Budrio near Bologna, Italy, specializes in the manufacture of extrusion blow-molded and cold cycle blow-molded jars and bottles for the Italian hygiene-beauty, cosmetics and detergents markets. Founded in 1970, the company generates sales of 7.5 million euros and employs 25 people at its Italian production site.

The integration of Silte srl into the group enables Axium Packaging to strengthen its presence in Italy, and enhances the group's standard and specific packaging offer, while remaining in line with its strategic development objective: to offer its customers eco-designed packaging comprising a container and a customized closure solution.

Complementary in its plastic packaging offering, Silte srl will thus benefit from the synergy of development with the group's other entities to strengthen its product and service offering on the Italian market, particularly for the food industry.

This acquisition strengthens the position of the Axium Packaging Group, which is now present in Europe with five production sites employing 385 people and consolidated sales of almost €80 million after this acquisition.

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Caudalie has adopted Cosmogen's Tense RPE (PE PCR) tube and ceramic applicator for Vinoperfect "Soin éclaircissant regard".

The refreshing action of the ceramic applicator maximizes the results of the treatment on dark circles and reveals a more luminous eye contour. The tube is made from recycled PE (PCR) and the applicator is detachable for easy sorting and recycling at the end of its life.

Cosmogen's Tense tube is patented packaging, available in recycled plastic (PCR), with a removable ceramic or metal applicator that can be reused on a refill. In 2023, Cosmogen launched Squeeze'n Fresh removable, a new targeted applicator. With its modern, original design, removable stainless steel tip that can be replaced on a refill and separated at the end of its life, and on/off closure system for dispensing (on), applying and washing the tip (off), Squeeze'n Fresh removable is in line with Cosmogen's philosophy of responsible innovation for safe, sustainable beauty. Tube and cap are available in recycled plastic.

Quadpack's PP-Pop pot is a single-material solution with an attractive refill system.

The new PP-Pop jar from international beauty packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack is a fun solution for refillable cosmetics, featuring a fresh new gesture. Once the internal cartridge is complete, it is ejected by pushing it from the bottom of the jar, emitting a "pop" as it emerges. Simply insert the refill from the top.

Karen Merchán, Category Manager - Skincare, explains: "Refill concepts only work if they're easy and attractive, and the PP-Pop jar ticks all the boxes. Changing refills is easy and clean, and the 'pop' gesture makes the experience enjoyable. It's also compatible with most formulas, and best of all, it's one of our most sustainable solutions."

The jar's components are minimalist, consisting of a ring-shaped outer jar, a heat-sealed interior, a lid and a cap - and nothing else, no false bottom or superfluous material. Made entirely from polypropylene, the PP-Pop jar represents an "advanced level" of sustainability according to Quadpack's Positive Impact Packaging (PIP) rating system. The lid and outer jar can also include up to 75 % of PCR or Ocean Bound plastic, derived from waste diverted from the oceans. Lifecycle analyses show significant improvements in water use and carbon footprint for PCR versions.

Available in 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml, the PP-Pop jar is ideal for face, body and hair care products. Brands can get creative when it comes to decorating the various components, offering a fantastic user experience.

At this year's Luxe Pack Monaco, which took place between October 2 and 4, 2023, the Pochet Group presented three major themes linked to new market trends: premiumization, lightening, rechargeability and new uses. 

Optimized solutions in terms of aesthetics and use

In its Creative Lab, the Pochet group presented innovative proposals for the distribution of anhydrous formulas and the application of creams.

On the stand, brands were able to discover new, innovative and customizable refillable skincare jar designs: Malti, Marvelous. These innovations joined Odyssée (the nomadic refillable jar) and Modulo Skin, both in Collections.

The Malti pot offers a multitude of materials - wood, ceramic, aluminum, virtuous plastic, etc. - for its case or refill. - for its case or refill, both of which can be combined with a highly intuitive gesture, for all types of care, especially inclusive or masculine. Marvelous, the prestige skincare jar with intuitive gestures.

Marvelous is a refillable skincare jar with an intuitive gesture. The jar and refill are made of glass. Its hidden refillability means it retains an elegant aesthetic and is in keeping with the codes of exceptional skincare.

Pushing back the limits of materials and decors with open innovation partners

Thanks to its knowledge of the beauty and luxury goods market, the Pochet Group, in partnership with MagREEsource and its customers, intends to integrate responsible magnets into perfume caps.

MagREEsource is developing an innovative technology for recycling magnets sourced in France from the dismantling of wind turbines and electric motors.

"This innovation will reduce the magnet's carbon footprint by a factor of two compared with a magnet manufactured in Asia.says Nicolas Piffault, Pochet Group CSR Director.

Adding value to the growing make-up segment with noble materials

The Pochet group preserves the codes of luxury and the aesthetics of make-up products by working with noble materials and innovative gestures.

Diamond, its bottle with glass base and cap, benefits from entirely translucent packaging, which adds sparkle to make-up and skincare formulas and perfume juices. It responds to the trend for ultra-luxury, precious packaging, and can be recycled through recycling channels.

Minimal jars can be designed in all sizes, from 7-ml blushes and balms to 200-ml body creams. They are at least 20 % lighter than the average weight of products on the market.

The Minimal range, initially comprising a lightweight glass jar and an aluminum cap - the two most recycled materials - has also been extended with an ultra-light bottle (15 g, i.e. 50% less weight than standard bottles on the market) with very thin glass walls, and a refillable glass case, ideal for loose powders and poured formulas as well as skincare creams.

Audace, with its all-metal or all-plastic cases featuring innovative gestures, offers prestige powders an innovative case, both aesthetically and in terms of use, with its easy-opening and refill system.