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Special Report: Environmental concerns in the International Year of Glass

During the 2022 International Year of Glass, the repercussions of the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine became acutely relevant. The glass industry’s roadmap was focused on cementing the material’s position in the race for more...

Interview

“Beauty packaging has reached a turning point,” says François Luscan

In an excerpt from Formes de Luxe’s upcoming Winter issue, we spoke with packaging industry veteran and former CEO at Albéa, François Luscan. He reflects on his career, where the beauty packaging market is headed and the importance of...

Diageo embarks on hydrogen-powered furnace with Encirc

The hybrid furnace at Encirc’s glassworks in Elton, Cheshire (UK) will begin glass production in 2027. The goal is to produce 200 million net zero spirits bottles for Diageo’s Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Gordon’s and Tanqueray brands...

How can luxury meet consumer demand for mono-material packaging?

Packaging that generates less pollution tends to use fewer materials, or even a single material, making it easier to recycle. How does this fit in with luxury codes? For a successful transition towards mono-material packaging, there are...

With Crealis, Sparflex and Enoplastic closures enter new era

Nearly three years after Italian closures specialist Enoplastic acquired French group Sparflex, the manufacturer has revealed a new name and brand identity. With annual turnover of more than €300m, the new entity, Crealis, has a portfolio...

Webinar

Webinar Replay: A journey into the future of color with Peclers Paris

What's in store for color in luxury packaging in the months and years to come? For our second webinar in collaboration with Peclers Paris, the French trend forecaster revealed upcoming trends in the premium packaging landscape.Turbulence,...

Reusable packaging: Niche segment or new norm?

Without a “significant change in trajectory”, the global market for refillable and reusable packaging is forecast to reach a mere 5% penetration rate by 2030. Yet, says McKinsey, increased consumer demand, regulations promoting reuse and...

Creative paper trends: How are sustainble aspirations impacting fine papers?

When it comes to sustainability, paper is everywhere. Recycled variants are moving upmarket with improved print quality, while alternatives to wood pulp are reinforcing their presence. The paper industry as a whole is devising new...

Ardagh Group and Absolut Vodka co-invest in hydrogen-fired furnace

At Ardagh's Limmared glassworks in Sweden, the production of Absolut Vodka (Pernod Ricard) bottles will move to a partly hydrogen-fired glass furnace in the second half of 2023. Absolut will become the first global spirits brand to move to...

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Positive changes at Technicaps

Off to a sustainable start, Technicaps is continuing to evolve by diversifying its range of materials and technologies for its cellulose caps, while developing a forward-looking approach.Founded in 1965 and based in Challes, near Le Mans,...