The Heinz-Glas group has announced that its innovative glass closure for high-end perfumery and cosmetics products is now an integral part of its standard range. 

While plastic closures continue to play an important role, this glass cap offers an elegant alternative that enhances the luxurious look of products by bringing the aesthetic and functional advantages of glass, already widely used for bottles and jars, to the closure.

"Our glass closure is more than just a functional component: it's a statement of quality and style. As part of our standard range, it is now easily accessible to our customers".says Heinz-Glas.

As many decoration options as for bottles

The advantages of this cap are manifold, thanks to high-quality materials and advanced decoration techniques.

All the sophisticated decoration options offered on bottles can be considered for glass stoppers: exclusive coatings, prints, metallization and customized designs. According to the manufacturer, each stopper can be transformed into a unique element that perfectly complements the overall look of its cliebts' products.

The rotary applicator for N°1 de Chanel Sérum Yeux Revitalisant and the refillable packaging with removable ball from Westman Atelier, two patented concepts, received the Formes de Luxe awards respectively for the categories applicators and Refill & Reload on the occasion of the Luxe Pack trade show held in Monaco from September 30 to October 3, 2024.

These awards recognize TNT Group's innovation, and confirm its diversification into primary packaging for luxury skincare products. 

Historically recognized for its expertise in metal (zamak, aluminum), which was mainly expressed in the production of unusual niche perfume caps, TNT Group had established itself on lipstick and make-up packaging projects, demonstrating its ability to work with all types of materials. The Group continues to pursue its strategy of bringing its customers' projects to life, across all product segments. 

What all the projects entrusted to the company have in common is their complexity. "Since its creation 11 years ago, TNT Group has enjoyed strong growth, generated by a winning combination of a dynamic niche perfume market and our engineering know-how, the heart of TNT Group's reactor, explains Thomas Diezinger, co-founder. To pursue this growth, it was crucial for us to complete our offer in the luxury make-up and skincare segments, knowing that our specific positioning and technical expertise lead us to cooperate on very high value-added projects. We are very grateful to Chanel and Westman Atelier for believing in us.  

TNT Group designed the massage accessory that accompanies Sisley's Supremÿa La Nuit Le Grand Soin Yeux Anti-Âge, the spatula for Chanel's Sublimage skincare, and the packaging for Sisley's RALs and balms, some of which are refillable. Jimmy Choo, Guerlain and Louboutin have also entrusted the design of packaging for their make-up lines to TNT Group. The development of packaging designed to hold and apply a precious skincare formula is a further step in this direction.

 " Beyond our technical expertise, we rely on our values, as well as the stability and commitment of our teams around the world. Our growth has been sustained since our creation in 2013. Our challenge is to consolidate what we have built together, with the trust of our brands, by continuing to structure our business and skilfully reconciling the enthusiasm that characterizes us with the maturity we have acquired. "concludes Toby Cattermole, the other founder of the group based in Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Shanghai.

At Luxe Pack Monaco 2024, Procos, a German manufacturer of high-end packaging, unveils new folding cartons featuring a magnet-free closure.

The Sunshine Box and its lighter variant, the Sunshine Light Box, renew the Yoga Box and its lighter version Yoga Light created by Procos in 2020, with an eco-responsible approach based on lightness, material savings and the absence of magnets.

The two new box models from Procos are both made of cardboard, including a lighter corrugated cardboard for the Sunshine Light Box. What sets them apart is their closing system.

The paper tab found on the Yoga Box and Yoga Light now has an alternative. For its 2024 box versions, Procos has optimized its single-material closure system for even smoother, easier handling, and an ever more elegant design. The system, which is totally invisible from the outside, consists of an ingenious notch configuration on the front wall inside the can, combined with a button with a bevel that attaches to it. The closing click and resistance of a magnetized button remain!

The Sunshine Box and its light version also feature a tray for products, held in place by two Tencel ribbons.

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When it acquired a stake in Pure Trade in July 2023, the Agic Capital investment fund announced its intention to accelerate the growth of the company, a partner to luxury cosmetics and fragrance brands whose sales target is to exceed 100 million euros by 2025. 

As part of its development drive, the management team has just created a dedicated packaging division in Paris, which exclusively handles primary, secondary and promotional packaging projects in all materials, with the aim of offering an expert, comprehensive, qualitative and responsive response.

"This organization meets the needs of Pure Trade's customers, who are themselves structured by business line, explains Virginie Honoré. Strong growth in recent years has led our teams to develop their skills in the group's various activities: packaging, accessories, luggage, textiles & SPA offers. The packaging business, which encompasses primary, secondary and promotional multi-material packaging, requires a dedicated team of experts. We have therefore created a 100 % packaging division and entrusted its management to Florence Dancoisne."

This newly-created entity will be the flagship of Pure Trade's growth, supported by its luggage, accessories, textile and SPA activities.

Florence Dancoisne has over 30 years' experience in the luxury packaging and beauty sectors. She joined Pure Trade's Paris head office in June 2024, having recently relocated to Neuilly-sur-Seine (92), where she has become an integral part of the group's dynamic packaging team, benefiting from the recognition of Pure Trade's long-standing partners, for whom continuity is essential.

"Pure Trade has long since earned its legitimacy among the great international names in beauty, says Florence Dancoisne. This new division concentrates the Group's expertise in primary, secondary and promotional packaging, in all regions of the world. Pure Trade's resources in innovation, engineering, sourcing of new materials and production are equal to the challenge we face for and by our customers".

Florence Dancoisne says she appreciates Pure Trade's sense of service, the durability of its partnerships, the quality of its projects and follow-up, and its competitiveness. "In our extremely demanding world, it is essential to provide solutions that meet the criteria of luxury, quality and competitiveness. Added to this is Pure Trade's commitment to CSR, whose actions have earned it EcoVadis Platinum certification once again".she adds. 

Intended to operate autonomously, the packaging division will work closely with the Group's other activities for brands that are sensitive to full-service solutions.

Axilone, a specialist in plastic injection and aluminum transformation for luxury cosmetics, and Verescence, a specialist in luxury flaconnage, announce the co-development of a turnkey packaging solution, ready to meet market needs for liquid make-up formulas. The 7.5-ml solution combines glass and aluminum.

Sustainable materials

Ready to hold a range of highly sought-after liquid formulas - liquid lipsticks, lip oils, glosses, eyeshadows and liquid blushes - the solution from Axilone and Verescence is distinguished by its assembly of premium materials. It combines the Kali bottle, made by Verescence in lightweight glass (Glass Score A) and incorporating 20 % of PCR (post-consumer recycled glass), with a "Pure metal" 100 % aluminum cap and stem made by Axilone. 

The combination of glass and aluminum ensures complete recyclability and a high-end perception that meets the demands of luxury brands.

A fully customizable and differentiating product

Each component - from the glass bottle to the aluminum cap to the tigelle or applicator - can be decorated as desired, according to the brand's desired range universe. The cylindrical bottle can be custom-decorated by lacquering, hot stamping, silk-screening or adding labels, while the cap can be precisely shaped to create distinctive reliefs and patterns. The tigelle can also be engraved for even greater personalization.

With this combination of glass and aluminum, Axilone and Verescence aim to offer a solution that combines durability, flexibility and elegance. Brands benefit from a premium product that offers a response to environmental commitments, while allowing advanced customization, ensuring maximum differentiation on the market.

"The Kali bottle and its "Pure metal" cap have been designed for brands wishing to project a high-end, eco-responsible image for their make-up products. The sensory experience provided by glass and aluminum is unrivalled. The cool touch and shine of these two materials enhance the perceived quality of the product for consumers".says Bérangère Raguenet, Marketing and Communications Director at Verescence.

"As a packaging solutions provider, it's our role to offer solutions that respond to market trends, and to support brands in optimizing the lifecycle of their packaging. Offering a joint glass/aluminum option is a highly relevant proposal for more sustainable luxury. In fact, we're currently working on reinforcing the eco-design dimension of this full-aluminum concept, by adding PCR recycled aluminum to its recyclability".says Lucie Ray-Lalanne, Marketing and Communications Director at Axilone.

The solution will be presented exclusively on the Axilone stand - Hall Ravel stand RD8 RE5 at Luxe Pack Monaco 2024.