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"The packaging reinforced the White Diamonds name," says Ruth Kemp of Proma Technologies, who also points out that the package is "the first large-scale use of HoloPrism paper for the cosmetic industry."

Hazen Paper Co. was recognized for technical achievement with its participation in the packaging of Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Perfume.

The fragrance carton consists of Hazen Ultracure Acrylic, a lacquered 92-gauge reflector PET laminated with a water-based adhesive to 0.018-in. Avanta Super Board substrate. The extreme smoothness of the Avanta Super Board substrate enhances the mirror-like finish of the package. The heavier gauge of the film enhances the carton's smoothness and gloss and also allows faster laminating speeds. The tight registration of the embossed and printed leaf on the carton gained the judges' attention. International Paper (Clifton, NJ) designed, embossed, and contract packaged the carton. Adherent Technology (Granby, CT) metallized the carton substrate.

"In years past, it was quite difficult to get the type of mirror quality [seen on the Green Tea package] without paying astronomical amounts of money," says Jim Conte of Hazen Paper's technical sales office. "The material is only 1 mil; before, you would have had to go to probably 3 or 4 mil to achieve this quality level."

AIMCAL's package and label competition is held annually, with awards given to the cosmetic and personal care packaging industry, as well as other industries. Judges for the competition are industry professionals.

AIMCAL is an international nonprofit trade association and represents suppliers and converters of metallized, laminated, and coated flexible substrates. For more information about the awards program, visit the Web site at http://www.aimcal.org.

—Jennifer Kwok

Art of Packaging Dinner Dance Honors Wella

The Art of Packaging Dinner Dance, which was held March 13 at the University Club (New York City), honored the Wella Fragrances and Cosmetics Group ( New York City) and its subsidiaries, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics (New York City) and Intercosmetics (New York City). Sponsored by the Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY) and Luxe Pack Monaco (Monaco), the event benefitted the Marc Rosen Scholarship for Packaging Design. All segments of the industry were represented, including packaging design.

Valois Launches Trial-Dose Spray at Cosmoprof

During a press conference April 6 at the Cosmoprof show in Bologna, Italy, Valois launched its new trial-sized spray package, Clic and Dream. Olivier de Pous, executive vice president of Valois, introduced the sample package, which utilizes a patented device technology to spray 0.25 ml of fragrance, providing as many as five sprays for one-time use.

"This product is like nothing else on the market," said de Pous, adding that the innovation grew out of Valois's forward-thinking approach. For this project "we created the technology first, then approached clients, rather than going to our clients first to see what they needed," he said.

Clic and Dream operates via a standard mechanism and is composed of a thermoformed shell, a spray insert, a porous filter, and welded film.
A communication area on the package enables manufacturers to insert a customized message on the sample itself, a feature never before possible, according to the company. The packages are supplied filled and decorated.

Valois plans to supply the sprayers starting in July, selling them worldwide through the company.

Established in 1947, Valois designs, manufactures, and markets spraying and dispensing systems for the perfumery and cosmetics industries. For more information on the company and its capabilities, visit http://www.valois.com.

Valeria Eau de Parfum Bottle Trademarked

The bottle design of Valeria Eau de Parfum has been trademarked. Designed by San Telmo Inc. (Barrington, IL) and supplied by Saint Gobain Desjonquères (New York City), the bottle is modeled after the silhouette of supermodel and entrepreneur Valeria Mazza, who launched the fragrance in 1998. Mazza also launched a cosmetics line in fall 2000.

WorldbidBeauty.com Launched

Worldbid.com (Victoria, BC, Canada) and BeautyTrades Inc. (Delaware) have launched WorldbidBeauty.com, a vertical trade Web site for the beauty industry. The Web site will facilitate international trade by providing import and export trade leads, business-to-business auctions, and catalog postings. BeautyTrades Inc., which develops supply chain solutions, will provide a suite of hosted applications pertaining to the beauty industry. Worldbid.com is a worldwide, multiindustry marketplace that brings buyers and sellers together for interactive trade.

FDA Packaging Rules to be Addressed at HBA Show

Women in Packaging Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) will host a seminar on recent FDA rulings for the labeling of such OTC products as sunscreen, acne treatment, and dandruff shampoo at HBA Global Expo 2001, to be held in New York City on June 13. (For more information on HBA, see page 80 in this issue.) David Steinberg, a cosmetic chemistry consultant, and Holly Young, president of Hirschhorn & Young Inc. (New York City), a package design and production art studio, will speak. Register on-line for the program at http://www.womeninpackaging.org/packaging-events.html.

PackagingLaw.com Launched

Keller and Heckman LLP (Washington, DC), advisers on packaging regulation and law, have launched an on-line resource for packaging information. The Web site, located at http://www.PackagingLaw.com, offers news and information about the regulation of packaging internationally and is aimed at cosmetics companies, manufacturers of packaging and packaging materials, and others in the global packaging community.

"Cosmetic packaging at this point is unregulated more or less," says Jerome Heckman, a founding partner of the firm. "A lot of cosmetic packagers, however, want to be assured that their packaging meets some kind of standard. Knowing that their packages comply with food and drug packaging laws provides cosmetic packagers with a sense of security," Heckman says. Many packagers for the cosmetic industry have already consulted the firm, he adds, to find out if their products comply with food and drug packaging laws.

Risdon-AMS Moves, Expands

Risdon-AMS has opened new U.S. corporate offices and expanded metal-forming operations in Watertown, CT. Risdon-AMS, the core health and beauty care company of Crown Cork & Seal, manufactures a variety of packaging components for the cosmetics industry.

The new facility is located at 1100 Buckingham St., Watertown, CT 06795. The company's headquarters was previously located in Naugatuck, CT.

World Wide Packaging Expands Westward

Cosmetic packaging supplier World Wide Packaging (Livingston, NJ) has opened an office and showroom in Los Angeles. The expansion westward, says the firm, is in response to continued growth in the primary cosmetic packaging market. The office will be managed by Kimyon Holmes, West Coast sales manager, with Jesika Salehian as customer service representative. The company provides the cosmetic and skin-care industry with primary cosmetic packaging and custom and stock molding.

James Alexander Corp. Marks 25th Anniversary

James Alexander Corp. (Blairstown, NJ) is celebrating 25 years in packaging and broad-based applications. The company produces glass ampules and plastic unit-dose dispensing systems for contract packaging in the cosmetic, toiletry, fragrance, and spa industries. In addition to package production, the company assists clients in product development and designs dispensing systems to meet specific requirements.

CCL Consolidates

CCL Container (Don Mills, ON, Canada) has consolidated sales and marketing of its tube and injection molding divisions into one department. Under the new structure, CCL Container Tube Div. (Oak Ridge, NJ) represents all tube types, including metal, laminate, and plastic tubes, in addition to the company's line of caps, dispensing closures, and plastic jars. The newly formed organization expands the role of James Cooper, vice president of sales and marketing for CCL Container Tube Division.

Graham Packaging Receives New Equity

Graham Packaging Holdings Co. (York, PA) has received $50 million in new equity from its equity owners, which include affiliates of Blackstone Capital Partners III Merchant Banking Fund LP (New York City) and the Graham family. The money is intended to improve liquidity, reduce leverage, and provide the company with additional funding for growth. Graham Packaging Holdings Co. is the parent company of Graham Packaging Company LP (York, PA), which designs, manufactures, and supplies customized blow-molded plastic containers for the personal care industry.

FACES & PLACES

Orlandi Inc. (Farmingdale, NY) has named Ken Gerhardt senior account executive for its Product Packaging Division. Gerhardt has 20 years' experience in product packaging development, and has worked for such companies as Arco Paper Products, Sonoco Products Carton Div., Hub Folding Box Co., and Flexpaq.

Gerhardt's accomplishments include the colorfast, scuff-resistant carton packaging used in the Calvin Klein line, cK Be. He is also chairman of the Packaging of the Year Awards committee for the New Jersey Packaging Executives Club.

Barry Vega has been appointed director of marketing. Vega's duties will include restructuring the company's corporate image.

With experience in television and multimedia campaigns in the consumer products industry, he has been a senior producer for such companies as Tricom Pictures and Buyers Shopping Network. He has also served as a keynote speaker on such topics as "Integrating Technologies" and "Long Term Marketing Strategies." Orlandi Inc. manufactures specialty scented products and packaging.

Stephen T. Pearlman has been named president of Risdon-AMS (Watertown, CT) and vice president of Crown Cork & Seal Co. (Philadelphia). Pearlman replaces Thomas J. Dunleavy, who has retired after 29 years with Risdon-AMS. Pearlman has 32 years of experience in cosmetic packaging.

Risdon-AMS has promoted several individuals within its senior management structure. Steven Levine is now vice president and general manager of the company's Lipstick Group. Lee Heinrich has been named vice president and general manager of the Fragrance Pump and Metallizing Group. James Adams has been appointed vice president and general manager of the Eye Care Group and Metal Operations.

DieterBakicEnterprises (Lodi, NJ) has named Eric Robbins vice president of the company's USA sales. Robbins will be responsible for sales in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada.

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