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Strength & sustainability: how DS Smith Packaging is optimizing its e-commerce offer

To better accommodate the constraints linked to online sales, DS Smith Packaging is giving the corrugated cardboard box an overhaul by exploring avenues that take into account sustainability and new functions, including connectivity. DS Smith[…]

g.pivaudran invests for new anodization capacities, looks to develop in spirits sector

French aluminum stamping specialist g.pivaudran is moving forward with its industrial investments. An injection of €6m will enable the supplier to double its anodization capacities by 2022 and offer a larger palette of finishes. The €6m[…]

New furnace fires up at Stoelzle Masnières

For Etienne Gruyez, CEO of glassmaker Stoelzle Masnières, investing in a new furnace at the historic perfumery site is the way forward in light of the unprecedented crisis facing the sector. On January 8th of this year, Stoelzle Masnière’s new[…]

Interview

GoodsID's blockchain security solution to drive the luxury consumer experience

Targeting the luxury market, GoodsID is in full development mode for its "digital passport"—a blockchain-based digital authentication solution. Loÿs de la Soudière, co-founder and CEO, says that 2021 will be the year that sales take off. He[…]

Alliora under new French ownership

Coffret manufacturer Alliora is back in French hands after a consortium of investors purchased the beauty supplier from GPack late last year. Packaging industry veteran Antoine Bruno, Alliora’s new CEO and also part owner, aims to steer the[…]

Geka looks to bounce back from the crisis

Despite a forecast 20% drop in sales due to the health crisis this year, German mascara specialist Geka is looking to the future, with its expanded headquarters set to be inaugurated in January 2021, a continued sustainability push and new[…]

Heinz Glas outlines steps to boost sustainable production

Reducing its carbon emissions is a strong focus for Heinz Glas in the years to come, as illustrated by its recently launched Multigen offer of sustainable solutions. Investing in production is another priority and its new glassworks in China[…]

Lalique Group’s The Glenturret reveals new identity

The rebrand of Whisky distillery The Glenturret, acquired by Lalique Group in 2018, highlights the heritage of Scotland’s oldest working distillery, founded in 1763. Paris-based brand and packaging design agency Appartement 103 is behind the[…]

Interview

L’Oréal’s Jacques Playe lays out ambitions to drive packaging science & UX design

L’Oréal is out to reinvent the consumer experience and packaging will play a vital role in this transformation. In our exclusive interview, Jacques Playe, appointed Global Head of Packaging & Product Development earlier this year, speaks with[…]

Groupe Pochet sets out roadmap for return to profitability

With the hard-hit premium fragrance market its core business, Groupe Pochet is set to see around a 30% drop in sales for 2020 as a result of the health crisis. A return to profitability and increased agility are two big goals for the French[…]