WestPack 2006
On January 31–February 2, cosmetic and personal care packaging will take center stage at WestPack, the West Coast’s premiere packaging trade show. Taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, the trade show will include a Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by CPC Packaging.
In the Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging Pavilion, visitors will be able to find the newest developments in containers, components, materials, machinery, and services for beauty product packaging. Exhibitors will showcase their latest in bags, blister packaging, bottles, cartons, closures, dispensers, jars, sample packages, tubes, and more. Visitors can also source the latest in services including decorating, and contract filling, manufacturing, and packaging.
Expo hours for WestPack will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on January 31 and February 1, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on February 2. For more information on WestPack, visit www.westpackshow.com or contact Canon Communications llc, trade show division, at 310/445-4200.
EXHIBITOR PRODUCTS
Conical Bottle
A conical PET bottle is available in sizes of 8 and 16 oz. Suited for personal care products, the bottle can be topped with various caps, pumps, and sprayers. The stretch-blow-molded PET offers impact resistance, stiffness, and high clarity. The 8-oz bottle measures 7.106 in. tall, weighs 25 g, and is available in neck sizes of 24-415 and 24-410. The 16-oz version is 8.125 in. tall, weighs 36 g, and is offered in neck sizes of 28-410 and 28-415. Novapak Corp., Eatontown, NJ.
Booth #5160
Premoistened Swab
A premoistened, single-use swab package features a supplier’s patented snap-open design. The Pro-Swab applicator is pretreated with customers’ products, including liquid, gel, ointment, and cream. Benefits of the Pro-Swab include hygienic packaging. It is available in 4- and 5-in. lengths, in capacities ranging from 0.25 to 2.5 ml. The swab’s stem can be made from either polypropylene or polystyrene. Applicator tips can be produced in rayon, foam, or custom materials. Innovative Swab Technologies, Antioch, IL.
Booth #5324
Unit-Dose Ampule
A patented plastic ampule offers a unique delivery system that is ideal for cosmetic and personal care products. One squeeze of the ampule breaks its inner plastic membrane, which keeps product sealed in the ampule prior to use. Another squeeze then dispenses the product. Made from polyethylene or polypropylene, the ampule can be provided with a range of applicator tips. Fill capacities range from 0.1 to 5 ml. James Alexander Corp., Blairstown, NJ.
Booth #5154
Aluminum Cans
A supplier has added a complete line of aluminum cans to its packaging line. Designed to create an elegant image, the cans come in five styles, ranging in size from 15 to 125 ml. They are suited for holding cosmetic, personal care, cosmeceutical, and aromatherapy products, including cream, gel, bath salts, and candles. Elemental Container Inc., Union, NJ.
Booth #5171
Roller-Ball Applicator
A sample-sized bottle features a roller-ball applicator. The 1-ml glass bottle is designed with a stainless-steel roller ball and a lined threaded cap. According to the supplier, the clear glass bottle is compatible with many types of products. The stainless-steel roller ball, which features a polyethylene housing, is designed to resist rust and clogging. The black polypropylene threaded cap, which has a polyethylene liner, helps prevent product from leaking or evaporating. Qosmedix, Edgewood, NY.
Booth #5138
Transparent Packaging
Transparent PVC, PET, and polypropylene beauty packaging is a supplier’s specialty. Items include folding boxes, blister packaging, tube products, and die-cut plastic sheets. Graphics can be added using offset printing, silk-screening, hot stamping, and frosted finishes. HLP Clear Packaging, Torrance, CA.
Booth #5346
RFID Encoder-Applicators
A supplier has launched its 800 series of high-speed RFID encoder-applicators for tagging cases of consumer goods. Designed with high speed and throughput capabilities, the 800 series provides users the ability to tag up to 100 cases per minute. It can handle all form factors of RFID tags, including the application of on-pitch inlays. In addition, the machines facilitate flexible tag placement to accommodate various types of products. They are also built to integrate with existing software, systems, and equipment. Markem Corp., Keene, NH.
Booth #5060
PETG Jars
A new line of PETG jars comprises jars in sizes of 5, 10, 15, 30, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 ml. The supplier is an ISO 9001– and ISO 14001– certified manufacturer of plastic containers, specializing in cosmetic and personal care packaging. Bottlemate Inc., Commerce, CA.
Booth #5146
Environmentally Friendly
A supplier has added to its environmentally friendly line of Xela Pack sample packages. The newest Xela Pack is a 10-ml stand-up design. Like other Xela Packs, the new Xela Pack is made using 75% paper (paper/foil/ poly) and contains 10% postconsumer recycled content. The new 10-ml package also has a self-closing orifice, making it suited for single- and multidose applications. Xela Pack Inc., Saline, MI.
Booth #5328
Tube-Filling Services
A contract packager specializing in unit-dose packages has expanded its contract services to include turnkey tube filling for cosmetic and personal care products. Other contract services include cartoning, secondary packaging, ingredient sourcing, and product mixing. The firm’s mixing service allows customers to transfer their formula and have all manufacturing completed under one roof. Unicep Packaging Inc., Sandpoint, ID.
Booth #5455
Foam Dispenser
A supplier of fine-mist sprayers and dispensing lotion pumps offers a dispenser that distributes liquid foam products. Designed for one-handed application, the EcoSqueeze dispenser is suited for skin care and hair care products. Made completely of plastic, the dispenser has a free-spinning closure. Emsar Inc., Stratford, CT.
Booth #5147
Packaging Range
A manufacturer and distributor of skin care, cosmetic, and fragrance packaging offers innovative solutions in stock and custom designs. The firm’s extensive in-stock inventory includes airless dispensers; PETG and acrylic bottles and jars; closures; glass bottles; and spray and treatment pumps. Cospack America Corp., Edison, NJ.
Booth #5050
Laser Coder
A laser coder prints high-quality graphics, characters, and bar codes on a wide range of packaging materials. The Videojet 3410 laser coder is featured in a mobile, IP65-rated stainless-steel cabinet that protects the electronics, cooling system, laser, and optical components. Videojet Technologies Inc., Wood Dale, IL.
Booth #5101
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
Includes Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging Pavilion participants
Current
as of October 13, 2005.
Advertisers are listed in bold.
Exhibitor Name/Booth #
- AIM Blending Technologies Inc. 5334
- All-Fill Inc. 5115
- Allstate Can/Allcan West 5358
- Andrew M. Martin Co. 5157
- Arcoplast 5332
- ATI (Advanced Testing Inst.) 5161
- Automated Packaging Systems Inc. 5347
- Bell-Mark Sales Co. 5401
- Bottlemate Inc. 5146
- Bottles R Us 5125
- China Packaging 5133
- Chong Woo Company, Ltd. 5124
- Cleartec Packaging (div. of Mocap Inc.) 5579
- CPC Packaging 5380
- Cosmic Co. 5159
- Cospack America Corp. 5050
- Custom Paper Tubes Inc. 5140
- CVC Technologies Inc. 4801
- Diamond Wipes International 5326
- Display Pack 5121
- Domino Amjet Inc. 5321
- Elcos America Inc. 5126
- Elemental Container Inc. 5171
- Emsar Inc. 5147
- Fluoro-Seal Ltd. 5360
- Gary Plastic Packaging Corp. 5135
- General Magnaplate Corp. 5033
- Guy Merchant House 5352
- HLP Clear Packaging Products 5346
- Homer International Marketing Company, Ltd. 5152
- Huada USA Inc. 5354
- IMA-Nova Packaging Systems 5311
- Imex Vinyl Packaging 5132
- Innovative Swab Technologies 5324
- James Alexander Corp. 5154
- Kaps-All Packaging Systems Inc. 5139
- Living Fountain Plastic Industrial Co. 5355
- LNL Packaging 5155
- Marchesini Packaging Machinery 5539
- Markem Corp. 5060
- Material Fabricators Inc. 5150
- Modern Pro Packaging 5151
- Multivac Inc. 5301
- New High Glass 5415
- NJM/CLI Packaging Systems 5001
- Norden Packaging 5329
- Novapak Corp. 5160
- NRD LLC 5350
- Pearce Plastics Inc. 5130
- Phoenix Packaging International Corp. 4635
- Pouch Depot Inc. 5356
- Printex Packaging Corp. 5129
- Qosmedix 5138
- QuickLabel Systems 5425
- Robinson Paperboard Packaging 5120
- SCA Packaging 5339
- Temkin International Inc. 5055
- Unicep Packaging Inc. 5455
- Videojet Technologies Inc. 5101
- VisiPak 5173
- Visual Packaging 5678
- Weber Marking Systems Inc. 5521
- Xela Pack Inc. 5328
- YonWoo Company, Ltd. 5156