Corporate strategy
Cyril Camus: “A move upmarket is taking shape”
In a sneak preview to the feature interview in the upcoming issue of Formes de Luxe, Cyril Camus, CEO of cognac house Camus, discusses the health crisis' impact on the cognac market and how this has jump-started the brand's drive towards[…]
Verescence adds Verre Infini 20 to PCR glass range
After its Verre Infini 40, French glassmaker Verescence is launching a new glass composition: Verre Infini 20. The new compound is formulated with 20% PCR glass with a tint that has been refined to meet luxury brands’ aesthetic demands. Verre[…]
The Estée Lauder Companies joins Pulpex paper bottle consortium
The Pulpex paper bottle consortium has a new member. Beauty group The Estée Lauder Companies will look to scale the Pulpex technology across its brand portfolio. The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has become the first prestige beauty company to[…]
Authentic Material adopts Roctool’s molding technology
France-based Authentic Material has acquired Roctool's molding platform technology as it works on industrializing its production. The company specializes in upcycling natural materials for the luxury industry. After raising funds of €1.5m in[…]
Geka eyes growth
Geka is in growth mode following the opening of its new, expanded headquarters in Bechhofen. The German cosmetics applicator specialist used last week’s trade show MakeUp in Paris as a launchpad for its latest products, including molded fiber[…]
Superga Beauty, De Baschmakoff and Wake form Drim Tim
Full-service provider Superga Beauty launched Drim Tim at the LUXE PACK Monaco show, a partnership with design agency De Bashmakoff and communications firm Wake. The idea? To offer A-Z brand creation: concept, design, formulation, packaging and[…]
Marvinpac Group sets out new growth strategy
Olivier Salaun was appointed CEO of Marvinpac Group in June 2021. He tells us about his development plans for the French full-service provider and his expectations for the 2021 edition of LUXE PACK Monaco. What are your ambitions for Marvinpac[…]
VPI Faiveley Plast reveals its road map
In an exclusive interview with Luxe Packaging Insight, Nicolas Alloin, president of Faiveley Plast, explains the growth strategy developed for the group’s subsidiary VPI, a fast-evolving player in the field of luxury caps. Would it be fair to[…]
Itochu Corp. invests in Paptic
Paptic announced a new investor this week. Japan’s Itochu Corporation has entered the Finnish material’s specialist’s capital with an initial investment of €2m. Finnish company Paptic, supplier of the eponymous fiber-based material for flexible[…]
Synergies & growth for La Rochère and Waltersperger
On the heels of its acquisition of French glassmaker La Rochère 1475, Tourres & Cie is creating synergies with fellow glassmaker Waltersperger. Early March 2021, holding company Tourres & Cie announced the purchase of La Rochère, adding a second[…]
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40%
The percentage of annual fragrance sales done in the fourth quarter. Fragrance sales in December, especially during Christmas week, can be 25% to 100% higher than any other time of the year. (source: The NPD Group)