Packaging Resource Center: Show Coverage: WestPack
The February trade show covers all stages of packaging.
WestPack, happening in Anaheim, CA, on February 10-12, will feature exhibitors representing all areas of packaging, including design, machinery, containers, components, and contract services.
Beauty packaging professionals will be most interested in the show’s Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging pavilion, sponsored by CPC Packaging. The show’s Green Packaging pavilion will also return. Other pavilions are Contract Packaging and Outsourcing, Material Handling and Logistics, and Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Packaging.
At the show, attendees will be able to source the latest machinery, materials, and services for package design and production, including containers, package printing, graphics, design and consulting services, converting, labeling, and more. An extensive selection of packaging machinery, automation equipment, outsourcing services, robotics, and software will also be on display, including those needed for warehouse management and e-commerce.
For more information, visit www.westpackshow.com.
Exhibitors List
For a full list of exhibitors, visit www.westpackshow.com
Exhibitor Products
Clear Cartons
Clear plastic packaging helps brands to showcase their products on the shelf. The firm’s packaging stands out thanks to its E-Z crease technology, offset printing, and auto-locking bottoms. The company imports high-quality raw materials and invests in Germany-made machinery to ensure premium production.
HLP Clear Packaging Products (U.S.A.) Inc.
Torrance, CA
www.hlp-pack.com
Booth 5160
Fine-Mist Sprayers
New to the market, Icicles sprayers will be displayed at a firm’s booth at WestPack. The Icicles dispensers feature a frosty matte finish. The sprayer itself is the supplier’s 37MS sprayer, which is a versatile fine-mist design. Dosage versions include 120 and 180 µl, as well as 200 µl for high-viscosity formulas. A 360° sprayer is also available for all-over body use.
Emsar Inc.
Stratford, CT
www.emsargroup.com
Booth 5284
Metal, Plastic, or Both
A supplier specializes in packages that are metal, plastic, or a combination of both. By utilizing advanced features, such as a plastic hinge that offers a secure, durable close, the firm ensures that its highly decorative metal packaging features the latest technology.
J. L. Clark
Rockford, IL
www.jlclark.com
Booth 5270
Glass and Plastic
Glass and plastic bottles are supplied for cosmetics, perfumes, and nail polish. New designs include the Nina line of airless PP bottles from Italy. Nina bottles are available in sizes of 15, 30, and 50 ml, and are offered with various pumps, actuators, and overcaps. With full decorating and custom design capabilities, the firm offers complete packaging solutions.
New High Glass
Miami, FL
www.newhigh.com
Booth 5147
Eros Bottles
The Eros bottle line is part of a supplier’s stock collection of flint-glass fragrance bottles. The oblong Eros bottles are available in 50- or 100-ml versions, both with 15-mm crimp-neck finishes. The line can be further enhanced with frosting, ceramic decorating, and labeling.
Cosmetic Packaging Group, O. Berk Co.
Union, NJ
www.oberk.com
Booth 5255
Eco-Friendly Clamshells and More
A company custom engineers carded packaging and items requiring specialty paperboard converting. Its wide array of paperboard packaging products includes blister cards, folding cartons, clamshell inserts, sleeves, and specialty displays. The firm has developed numerous sustainable packaging concepts that address the concerns of major retailers regarding source and material reductions, as well as recyclability requirements. Its EcoLogical packaging line was designed to remove significant amounts of packaging materials from the waste stream and to use 100%-recycled materials when possible. Another option, the ClubPak, is the firm’s sustainable alternative to clamshell packaging, while SustainPak is an alternative to clamshell packaging that is 100% recycled.
CardPak Inc.
Solon, OH
www.cardpak.com
Booth 5260
Based in China
An ISO 9001:2000-certified cosmetic packaging manufacturer provides premium-quality jars and bottles made from various materials. Its product line is especially well-suited to the personal care industry. Popular items include acrylic jars and bottles, airless bottles, PP/PE/PET/PETG jars and bottles, and tubes. With manufacturing facilities based in China, the firm has been serving the cosmetics market for 17 years.
APR Packaging Inc.
Burnaby, BC, Canada
www.aprpackaging.com
Booth 5259
Paper Sampler
Environmentally conscious sample and trial packages range in size from 5 to 30 ml. The Xela Pack sampler, also known as the PaperBottle, has a self-closing orifice that makes it ideal for single- and multidose applications. The 75%-paper-constructed packs are created on form-fill-seal machines. All of the paper used is either 100%-PCR paper and/or certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Secondary packaging is also available for the samplers and can be constructed from 100%-PCR paper or 30%-PCR paper with a clay coating for better printing capabilities. All secondary packaging is recyclable. The company is also certified to handle organic products, and all packaging is done in cleanroom environments that meet FDA standards for food and drug products.
Xela Pack Inc.
Saline, MI
www.xelapack.com
Booth 5428
Colored PLA Packaging
A company has the ability to create environmentally friendly corn-based polylactic acid (PLA) packages that are tinted with color. At its WestPack booth, the firm will display a wide selection of biodegradable plastic and bamboo packages for the cosmetics industry. Items include compacts and lipstick tubes.
The Packaging Co.
Long Beach, CA
www.thepkgco.com
Booth 5172
Flexible Film
Customized flexible film accentuates and protects personal care products. The firm’s exceptionally clear gusted bags, basket bags, and Lip ‘N’ Tape Bags are attractive solutions for gift and promotional items. For slat wall and point-of-purchase merchandising, Grab ‘N’ Go header bags facilitate easy transport and display. Available in an impressive variety of sizes and prints, the firm’s stock items work for almost any cosmetic container. To reinforce brand identity, brands can customize bags with their logos and unique designs in up to eight colors. The supplier’s in-house creative team is available for all custom artwork needs. In addition to products made from the firm’s standard 100% recyclable films, biodegradable and composting packaging alternatives are also available.
Temkin International Inc.
Payson, UT
www.temkininternational.com
Booth 5151
Disposable Wet Wipes
A manufacturer of hot and cold disposable wet wipes has introduced turnkey bottle- and jar-filling services. The firm’s secondary plant in Bucyrus, OH, is now able to fill bottles with an even broader variety of personal care and cosmetic products. It can also fill jars with premoistened pads for products such as nail polish remover, acne and treatment formulas, and makeup remover. The firm also announced that it is expanding its capability to cater more closely to the needs of the cosmetics industry. For instance, its newest container line offers a more sleek, upscale, custom-designed look to better match the image of high-quality cosmetics.
Diamond Wipes International
Ontario, CA
www.diamondwipes.com
Booth 5130
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