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Brazil's Wista Airless Systems embarks on European expansion
The Brazilian dispensing specialist, with its origins in pharmaceutical devices, is now solely focused on cosmetics. In 2021, the family-owned company is inaugurating its first factory in Europe, a sign of its ambitions for the local beauty[…]
Piramal Glass up for sale
India-based manufacturer Piramal Glass is up for sale with a price tag of around $800m, according to news reports. Bank of America and Axis Capital are charged with finding a buyer for the company. Piramal Glass reported global sales of $357m[…]
Stora Enso names new head of sustainability
Annette Stube, formerly in charge of sustainability at logistics company A.P. Moller–Maersk, has been appointed EVP, Head of Sustainability at Stora Enso, effective September 1st. She replaces Noel Morrin, who is retiring. Stube will also join[…]
Apholos sets its sights on expansion in Europe
Founded a century ago as a supplier of metal garment trims for the fashion industry, Argentina-based Apholos has been producing bespoke metal labels and stoppers for wines and spirits since 1997. The company has established a strong presence in[…]
MakeUp in shows respond to industry changes with innovation
The MakeUp in trade shows will be all about “innovation, innovation, innovation” next year, as organizers gear up for physical events after months marked by the health crisis and show postponements. Show organizer Beauteam, a division of Infopro[…]
Heinz-Glas appoints new CEO
Germany’s Heinz-Glas Group has appointed Carletta Heinz as CEO, effective July 1. She takes over the reins of the family-owned glassmaker from her father, Carl-August Heinz, who has managed the group for 43 years and is now retiring. He will,[…]
Analysis: new gestures in luxury packaging
As part of our summer series, we bring you in-depth content from our sister magazine Formes de Luxe. This week, an analysis of the influence of gestures on packaging developments. Life is about movement, and making packaging come alive means[…]
Delta Neo: turning over a new leaf
Micro-drilling specialist Delta Composants unveiled a revamped visual identity this summer along with a new name, Delta Neo. The French company’s luxury business, which accounted for some 25% of sales last year, versus just 12% in 2018, remains[…]
Analysis: the rise of Clean Beauty
As part of our summer series, we bring you in-depth content from our sister magazine Formes de Luxe. This week, an analysis of the Clean Beauty movement. Clean beauty, green beauty’s next of kin, is primarily defined by the absence of[…]
Interview
A look at Glencairn Crystal's premium decanter business
Scotland’s Glencairn Crystal crafts bespoke decanters to house some of the world’s oldest prestige spirits. New Product Development Director Scott Davidson talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about his priorities for the business. How is the current[…]
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Key Figures
18%
The drop in value in the French premium fragrance market, which stood at €1.21bn year-to-date end October 2020. However, the selective beauty market as a whole declined 22%. Source: The NPD Group