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Agility at the heart of Bormioli Luigi’s strategy
Bormioli Luigi has adopted a strategy driven by agility. The glassmaker’s ambition is to support its customers with a strong vision, new capabilities, and sustainable innovation. Simone Baratta, Director of Bormioli's Perfume & Prestige...
Fedrigoni strengthens partnership with US specialty papers manufacturer Mohawk
Italian luxury packaging papers and labels specialist Fedrigoni is building on its manufacturing partnership inked last year with US-based Mohawk Fine Papers. Mohawk will become the North-American partner distributor of Fedrigoni Specialty...
Silgan Dispensing now producing its Melodie luxury fragrance pump in China
Dispensing solutions specialist Silgan Dispensing has expanded the production of its Melodie pump to China on the back of increased customer demand amid a flourishing fragrance market.At its Wuxi facility in China, Silgan Dispensing is now...
Interview
Corrado Ferrozzi's plan to make Stoelzle Masnières luxury glassmaking's one-stop shop
Corrado Ferrozzi took on the position of General Manager at Stoelzle Masnières in 2023. He speaks to Formes de Luxe about his priorities for the historic French glassmaker and the investments underway to transform the glassworks into a...
Bormioli Luigi develops Spanish glassworks to serve fragrance and cosmetics
Italian glassmaker Bormioli Luigi’s Azuqueca, Spain site will produce flacons for the fragrance and cosmetics market. The site was previously dedicated to the group’s tableware business.Bormioli Luigi is progressively transforming its...
James Cropper repositions, streamlines Paper division
Significant changes to its Paper division, a multi-million pound investment in innovation and systems, and redundancies are on the cards for UK-based paper, packaging and advanced materials specialist James Cropper. The company has promoted...
Autajon's acquisition spree continues with Portugal’s GMT Gráficos
The purchase of GMT Gráficos will enable French supplier Autajon to roll out its cardboard packaging solutions to the Portuguese market. Autajon has been active in label printing in Portugal since 2015.Following the acquisitions of South...
Decor Luxe: A new identity for Verbar, V.M.C. Mottini
Following Ethica Global Investments’ acquisition of majority stakes in Italian decoration specialists Verbar and V.M.C. Mottini late last year, the two companies unveiled their new brand identity at Cosmoprof Bologna this month.Decor Luxe...
Wine market not so rosé, says IWSR
The wine market is current facing its share of challenges, with volume declines expected to continue. But opportunities in the premium segment exist, likewise for sparkling and alternative wines. This is according to the latest research from...
Tequila & mezcal's luxury appeal: a market analysis
Tequila and mezcal, long perceived as unsophisticated spirits, are carving out a foothold in the luxury market, casting their working class, artisanal origins as a strength. Authenticity and roots in local Mexican culture are driving both...