An independent French company specializing in the decoration of recyclable glass and aluminum containers, Prad's customers include prestigious brands such as Cartier, Coach, Diptyque and Jimmy Choo.

Reductions over the last five years of 50 % in water and waste consumption, 40 % in VOC emissions and 20 % in energy consumption have, in particular, enabled the SME, founded 50 years ago near Valence (26), to position itself among the top 1 % companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis, "the world's largest CSR policy assessment organization".The award also recognized Prad's actions in implementing its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Among other things, the independent company focuses on raising awareness and preventing harassment and violence against women.

On the strength of this recognition, Prad is stepping up its commitment to CSR and has set itself the target of a dry factory by 2030. The Drôme-based SME has also carried out its first carbon audit and is committed to its transition.

High-end decoration on glass and aluminum

The company - which participates in the UN Global Compact program - relies on its teams and new equipment to offer brands ecodesign right from the laboratory phase, integrating virtuous production processes. Prad also plays an advisory role in the management of production waste and promotes systematic recyclability.

Prad masters the technologies of liquid metallization, lacquering, laser finishing, screen printing, pad printing and hot stamping. Used individually or in combination, these technologies enable a wide range of renderings, nuances, color and/or material effects, and extreme line precision.

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Since 1905, Satab, an independent family-owned company, has been creating, weaving, braiding and knitting ribbons, braids, straps, cords... Specializing in narrow textiles, the company presented two printing techniques at the Luxe Pack trade show - held from September 30 to October 2, 2024 in Monaco: inkless printing and 3D printing.

The Haute-Laure-based company unveiled its latest innovation at the show: 3D printing on narrow textiles. This makes it possible to create volume prints, up to a maximum height of 50 mm, on rigid or elastic ribbons.

Thanks to opaque or transparent resins and an almost unlimited color palette, Satab promises unprecedented design freedom. The 600,000 colors available, plus the Pantone range in matte and gloss finishes, make it possible to create unprecedented effects. With the ability to 3D print on a variety of materials and ribbon widths, this technology offers the possibility of creating unique colored volumetric patterns, and opens up a whole new world of possibilities for packaging, perfume caps, spirits bottles and jewelry cases. 

With a view to protecting the environment, Satab has also added two new inkless printing processes to its printing expertise. Embossing, which consists of hot stamping, causes embossing and creates tone-on-tone designs on ribbons; color is replaced by relief.

Laser marking uses a beam of light to produce a durable mark on the textile surface; the color is "tattooed" onto the ribbon. These two printing processes require no water or ink, and enable ribbons to be personalized without impacting their ecological footprint.

For several years now, Satab has been developing an ever-expanding range of ribbons made from eco-responsible materials. This collection includes linen ribbons certified Masters of Linen, guaranteeing the traceability of premium linen grown in Europe, as well as ribbons in Tencel FSC, ecological and biodegradable fibers obtained from wood pulp, Gots cotton ribbons, paper yarns and GRS-certified fibers. The range's attractiveness is further enhanced by its inkless printing option.

Inkless printing processes represent the transition to packaging with a lower impact on the environment.

Berlin Packaging, a group specializing in the supply of glass, plastic and metal packaging and closures, presented its latest innovations for the beauty sector at the Luxe Pack trade show held in Monaco from September 30 to October 2, 2024. The company also announced the rebranding of its subsidiary Premi Industries at the event.

The Luxe Refill collection, with its sleek design and replaceable PP inner cup, and the Loose Powder accessories collection were among the products on show.

The Pockii collection, appreciated for its rounded, wraparound design, has been enriched with three new references: 50 ml and 100 ml glass bottles and the 50 ml Pockii Refill jar. With its rounded profile, Pockii offers an original, modern aesthetic that makes it easily recognizable. 

The decoration proposed for the entire Pockii line by the designers at Studio One Eleven is characterized by a matte finish and tone-on-tone accessories, capable of offering a look with strong visual impact. The rounded-bottom design, common to all references in the collection, adds a distinctive touch that appeals in particular to the youngest and most design-conscious consumers, according to the brand.

Last but not least, Heko's sophisticated design for refillable fragrances stands out among the company's new products. Heko joins the Infusion Refill and Euphoria Refill fragrance collections, designed for a constantly evolving sector.

The bottles in the Heko collection, available in 50, 30 and 15 ml sizes, have a modern, elegant and minimalist design, with clean, square lines that give them a versatility that can be combined with capsules of different materials and designs.

Thanks to an optimized use of glass, Heko bottles are lighter than traditional bottles of the same capacity. "The sophisticated design, combined with refillable functionality, makes Heko a perfect solution for brands wishing to combine aesthetics and sustainability in perfumery, positioning themselves in an increasingly demanding and environmentally friendly market. "says Berlin Packaging.

A single packaging solution for beauty sector customers

With the acquisition, in 2021, of Premi Industries - a specialist in beauty packaging - Berlin Packaging has officially entered the beauty market. To further underline its membership of the Berlin Packaging Group, the Italian company is adopting the new Berlin Packaging trade name and logo.

This milestone follows the company's new EMEA organization, divided into three regions: Northern Europe, Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Stoelzle Perfumery & Cosmetics has teamed up with Nexdot to present Lumi Coat, a UV filter solution designed to offer superior protection for glass perfumery bottles while maintaining total optical clarity. 

The colors and fragrances of the juices are preserved: the products are protected from harmful UV rays by allowing visible light to pass through, ensuring that the glass bottles remain optically clear and transparent. 

No need for traditional UV additives such as Avobenzone. Cleaner, longer-lasting formulations are now possible. 

Lumi Coat meets the growing demand for "Clean Beauty" by reducing the need for stabilizing molecules such as UV absorbers, colorants and preservatives. An improvement of 10.5 % in the unique score for anti-UV fragrance ingredients is announced.

"Environmentally friendly and safe, our Lumi Coat solution enhances product durability while providing consistent, precise UV protection."says Stoelzle Parfumerie & Cosmétique.

Flexible integration with flasks

Applicable to any shape of glass bottle and compatible with other decorating techniques, Lumi Coat integrates with different designs, offering brands protection and great flexibility.

Stoelzle Glass Group is committed to innovation and environmental responsibility. Lumi Coat is a testament to this commitment, offering brands a solution that improves both product performance and sustainability, encouraging the evolution towards greener beauty practices.

Nexdot, the company behind the process, was founded in 2010 by Maurice Guillou (former DGA at Spie batignolles) and Benoit Dubertret (research director at CNRS) to develop industrial applications in France based on the results of Dubertret's fundamental research into quantum dots, or quantum boxes. In 14 years, Nexdot, whose laboratory and pilot lines are based in the Paris region, in Romainville (93), has filed over 40 patent families, and explored several fields of application for these nano-crystals.

Italian papermaker Fedrigoni has created Colour Dimensions, a new tool for presenting its product range, into five aesthetic categories, its entire portfolio of premium colored papers.

Previewed at Luxe Pack, held in Monaco on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2024, Colour Dimensions brings together, for the first time, all Fedrigoni's premium colored papers in a creative presentation medium. 

The special feature of this guide is its CMF (Colour, Material, Finish), widely used by designers. 

The paper samples are divided into five booklets based on color, material and finish. Smooth Colour features 54 papers in bright, luminous hues; Reflective Shimmer brings together 33 glamorous colors and more sophisticated shades, with pearlescent finishes and metallic tones; Circular Colour's 39 references are papers made from recycled fibers in line with the principles of the circular economy; Textured Colour features 52 natural shades with a strong tactile impact, reminiscent of the colors of the earth; Full Blacks is a collection dedicated to shades of black, with 15 different variations. 

The Compass, a guide designed to help navigate the color system and use the CMF approach when choosing paper, with useful information and creative ideas, completes the five booklets that make up the collection.

"Colour Dimensions brings a totally innovative and revolutionary approach to the world of packaging and creativity in the luxury market, says Céline Bertuzzi, marketing director of Fedrigoni Special Papers. At Fedrigoni, we're convinced that elevating creativity doesn't just mean providing innovative, high-quality materials, but above all new approaches and new points of view on the world of design and imagination. We therefore invite the world of creativity and design to discover this new way of approaching the world of colors, materials and finishes."

Overcycling

Another new product presented at Luxe Pack is an extension of Fedrigoni's Re-Play range, which transforms waste into high-end labels. 

Tinteretto, the papermaker's flagship paper range, is now available as a Re-Play label, incorporating 15 % of glassine, which is difficult to recycle due to the 2% of silicone it contains.

Glassine is the siliconized backing removed and discarded during the application phase of self-adhesive labels. With Fedrigoni, it goes from being a waste product to a component of the new label. Recovered from end-users, it returns to the production process for the manufacture of new premium labels.