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PRP Creation divests to focus on beauty

French plastic packaging supplier PRP Creation (STLinks Group) has sold its activity dedicated to the production of injected technical parts to French company Bobitech. The business accounted for 10% of PRP Creation’s turnover. This move will[…]

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Sulapac CEO sets out road map following new investment

In 2019 biocomposite materials specialist Sulapac finalized an A-round of financing and welcomed new investors, including Chanel. Sulapac CEO Suvi Haimi talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about the Finnish company’s new business model, its launch[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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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[…]

State of Mind pairs scent and tea

French niche brand State of Mind, launched in 2017, has built its offer around scented teas and fine fragrances. The company just opened its first “olfactory tea room” in Versailles, and plans to expand this concept via franchises. State of[…]

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Sabé Masson reveals development plans

Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud, Founder and CEO of Sabé Masson and former co-founder of Sephora, is taking her “soft perfume” brand to the next level this year. A search for new investors and a packaging revamp are in the pipeline. Sabé Masson is[…]

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James Cropper maps out plans for luxury packaging business

Tricia Hartmann, James Cropper’s newly appointed Luxury Packaging Global Lead, talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about the UK-based specialist papermaker’s luxury packaging ambitions, sustainability and upcoming investments. You joined James[…]

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GEKA’s CEO on plastics, sustainability and innovating for the future

Florent Lafond, CEO at mascara applicator specialist GEKA, talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about the Germany-based manufacturer’s sustainability push, 3D printing and targeting the luxury market. How do you reconcile manufacturing plastic[…]