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Yonwoo's Show Bottle for Frezyderm’s premium OTC range

29/01/2012 19:50:25

Here is a prime example of how a pack’s appearance can underline the efficacy of a formula.

Greek pharmaceutical company Frezyderm has chosen Yonwoo’s Show Bottle for its premium range of OTC skincare treatments. This smart choice combines Yonwoo’s airless protection with a test tube shape that inspires consumer confidence.

The Show Bottle has a striking spherical bottom, showcased through a transparent outer base. With an inner bottle and actuator made of recyclable polypropylene, it offers excellent compatibility with a wide range of products. Patented airless technology protects the formula’s integrity and makes it capable of dispensing high-viscosity formulas with ease.

Quadpack has developed all three packs in the range for 11 skincare products. The 15ml Show Bottle is used to contain Frezyderm’s Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream and Eye Balm. The 30ml pack is used for its Revitalising Serum. The tall 50ml packs contain a range of moisturising, sun protection and anti-ageing treatments.

The packs feature a metallised ABS collar, a white PP inner bottle, a clear SAN outer and a white PP actuator.

Yonwoo's popular Soft Body range expands

29/01/2012 18:58:43

Following to the success of the Yonwoo's Soft Body range, Quadpack is pleased to introduce additional pack sizes to enable cosmetics companies to expand their product lines. The Soft Body range features rounded, feminine curves and, where necessary, can offer all the protection of Yonwoo's patented airless technology.

Creating your own foamer is child's play!

29/01/2012 18:57:25

Getting kids to wash their hands is always a challenge, but here is some good news. Quadpack has a way to help make them less averse to using soap. Apollo's range of foamers can now be delivered with actuators customised to your brand. Using bespoke moulds, fun new shapes can be created to complement brands aimed at the child and baby care market.

Come and meet us at PCD and Easy Fairs Birmingham

29/01/2012 18:29:36

An eco-friendly airless pump, a smart airless nozzle, a range of professional make-up brushes and a groundbreaking oil dispenser are just some of the highlights to be seen on our stand at our next two exhibitions – PCD and Packaging Innovations (Easy Fairs).

At PCD (8-9 February, Paris, Espace Champerret, Stand D03), we will be showing the Yonwoo Paper Blow. This airless pack features an overcap and outer bottle made of recycled PCR cardboard. These are fitted around a tube-like PE pouch. Also from Yonwoo, the Shut-Off Nozzle prevents air re-entry and bulk exit through the actuator of an airless container. This ensures optimal formulation protection and prevents oxidation of the bulk trapped in the nozzle.

Visitors can have a sneak preview of the Apollo Oil pump, engineered for no leaks and no drips. This makes the pump ideal for face serums, baby oils, hair serums, massage oils and sun protection products.

In addition to the above exciting products, we will show Brivaplast’s Artist Line range at Packaging Innovations (Stand C20, NEC, Birmingham, UK, 29 February-1 March). These new make-up brushes combine the performance of professional brushes with Brivaplast’s special bi-injected wiper.

Branded packs on display will include the Payot dropper, three Boots products developed for the Champneys Spa range and the new KORA range by supermodel Miranda Kerr.

Meet the Business Unit Director: Jason Smith, Quadpack Australia

29/01/2012 17:56:00

Continuing our series of interviews, Jason Smith illustrates the cosmetics packaging markets in Australia and New Zealand.

Quadpack: Please describe the industry sector in your territory.
Jason Smith: The Australian and New Zealand beauty markets are developing at a phenomenal rate. In the five years that Quadpack Australia has been in existence, we have noticed client expectations becoming increasingly sophisticated and the industry rising to the challenge. There is a strong focus on natural and organic products, with a growing emphasis on cutting-edge cosmeceutical formulations and packaging.

Q: What is your background, both in the industry and at Quadpack?
Jason Smith: I have always had a passion for doing whatever it takes to exceed clients’ expectations. My background is in customer services in manufacturing in Australia. I moved to the UK, where I was client service manager at Quadpack UK for three years. This was an exciting period for me, being involved in the initial growth of Quadpack and learning more about the beauty industry. In late 2006, it was decided to set up a dedicated office to meet the demands of the Australian and New Zealand markets. In consultation with current Quadpack Australia chairman Jeremy Garrard and group CEO Tim Eaves, I returned to Melbourne to develop the business in the region. In the past five years, we have grown Quadpack Australia from humble beginnings to the team we have today.

Q: What is it like to work at Quadpack Australia?
Jason Smith: Fascinating and exciting. The beauty industry is moving so quickly, I still learn something new every day! With its global network of offices, Quadpack truly is an international concern but, within that, our team is relatively small and close-knit. We work very well together and always feel proud to see our products on shelves throughout the world.

Q: Where does Quadpack fit in the market in your area?
Jason Smith: Quadpack has built a solid reputation in skincare in Australia, particularly with the innovative, beautifully-designed and high-performance Yonwoo airless products. Most of our business here is in the masstige to premium end of the market.

Q: What are your plans for Quadpack Australia in 2012?
Jason Smith: We will be expanding our team to consolidate our presence and give our clients the best possible packaging experience and help their products succeed. We have already started with the addition of Domenic Maisano in sales, responsible for Sydney and Brisbane. We will also work to strengthen relationships with our manufacturing partners. Last year, we signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Apollo and we are talking to Brivaplast to offer its professional make-up packs in this region. In operational terms, we are rolling out SAP enterprise software to streamline our processes for improved productivity and a faster, more efficient service to our clients.

Q: What’s next in cosmetic packaging?
Jason Smith: Is there a harder question! While innovation is always sought after by our clients, retro packaging often reappears. What’s sure is that we always track the market to ensure our clients have access to tomorrow’s hot trends.

Airless gets the supermodel treatment with KORA Organics

19/12/2011 10:26:50

"I grew up in a small country town in Australia, with a family that embrace and understand the importance of living close to the land and in balance with nature," says Miranda Kerr. "It taught me about the benefits of a healthy, organic lifestyle. That's why I'm thrilled to be creating a certified organic product, which means it's best for the planet, best for me personally and best for you."

The Australian supermodel has just relaunched her KORA Organics skincare range – with packaging developed by Quadpack. KORA Organics skincare products are infused with antioxidants, herbal extracts, essential oils, vitamins and other ingredients designed to nourish, replenish and re-hydrate the skin.

The Ecocert-certified range is packaged using Yonwoo Mini Jumbo airless packs and tubes made of recyclable polypropylene & PE. The products are beautifully decorated with amazing aqua green colouring, a matt finish, white branding and black lettering.

KORA Organics products are stocked through all David Jones Department Stores, most Terry White Chemists and other selected health food stores, Beauty Salons and selected Professional Spas throughout Australia.

The Victoria's Secret model is married to British actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she has a son, Flynn.

Three new packs for leading Spanish laboratory ISDIN

19/12/2011 10:26:30

Leading international laboratory in the Spanish dermatological market, specialising in solutions for the major dermatological conditions and requirements.

Quadpack has developed three new packs for ISDIN: a tottle and two Yonwoo airless packs for its sunscreen, serum to fight the major signs of ageing and eye contour gel-cream, sold in pharmacies in Spain and South America.

Retisdin Serumlift is a powerful serum that gives the face an immediate lifting, remodelling effect, improving luminosity and skin tone. Also part of the Retisdin range, D-Contract is a gel-cream that reduces the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes.

Based on Retinol, these advanced formulas are protected from external contamination by Yonwoo airless technology. Contained in Yonwoo Solid PP airless dispensers (15 & 50ml), the packs are decorated using metallic spray coating on the bottle, with the logo and print silk screened in ISDIN’s corporate colours. Cap and collar pump are colour-matched black.

Extrem 50+ Fusion Fluid is a sunscreen with an innovative texture that moisturises like a cream and is absorbed quickly like a gel. Suitable for all skin types, it is easy to apply and gives a pleasant sensation of freshness and comfort. Quadpack developed the 50ml tottle and decorated it using two-colour silk screen printing and pearl colour matching.

The OTC products are now available in Spain.

Quadpack presents Yonwoo innovations at L'Oréal's second innovation forum, Cherry Pack 2

19/12/2011 10:20:37

Quadpack proudly presented Yonwoo’s latest advances in cosmetics packaging at Cherry Pack 2, L’Oréal’s annual innovation forum, at its headquarters in St Ouen, France, on 24 and 25 November. As one of seven hand-picked suppliers, Quadpack was the only supplier to be invited back after the inaugural event in April 2010.

Quadpack presented a number of Yonwoo packaging innovations to L’Oréal’s top decision-makers over the course of the event.

The event quickly and efficiently introduced L’Oréal’s marketing, R&I, purchasing and senior managers to cutting-edge products from selected international suppliers. Besides strengthening relations with its key suppliers, the event aimed to establish a differentiated offering which would anticipate consumer expectations.

“We felt privileged to be the only the supplier to return to Cherry Pack,” said Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “It was a marvellous opportunity to get direct feedback from senior marketing people, as well as purchasing and packaging managers.”

Party time at Cosmoprof Asia!

19/12/2011 10:20:09

After a busy first day at Cosmoprof Asia last month, we were happy to let our hair down with our friends and partners at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.

Many of our valued clients joined us for drinks and canapés in elegant surroundings on the mezzanine floor of this exclusive hotel. Among them were Mrs Céline Chen from Chanel, Mr Thibaud de Crozet and Mrs Fredericke Vance-Maillard from Coty, Alexia Honig from Inthuiskin, Michael Ludwig from Weckerle, Margherita Cecchini and Marcello Bellani from Kiko Srl, Renato Ancorotti from Ancorotti Cosmetics, Alessandro Prestini from Premi SpA, Fleur Marshall from Jalco, Alexandre Daniellot from Chromavis and Jean-Paul Imbert from JPI Partners.

We were happy to see many of our partners among our guests, including Yonwoo CEO James Ki and his colleagues. Apollo CEO Lawrence Lee and his team were also of the party, as were CEO Stefano Vanoncini and company from Brivaplast, Mr Wei from Ruichang, Mr Ruan Qi Jiang from Jinsheng and Peter Chen from Suzhou Yu Ga. Some 120 of Quadpack's closest colleagues attended in what turned out to be a very enjoyable event.

"Hong Kong's Cosmoprof reflects Quadpack's business in bringing east and west together. The event allowed us to introduce key clients to our manufacturing partners in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings," said Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves.

Tune into fashion trends for spring/summer 2012

17/11/2011 11:42:20

Spirit proudly presents next season’s trends for promotional bags and accessories. Emma Trump, head of the design team, highlights the beautiful minimalism of ‘Japonisme’ and the bold retro colours of ‘Pop’ as two looks to hit the High Street over spring and summer 2012.

Cosmetics brands looking for an elegant gift with purchase should look to the delicate oriental prints of Japonisme. The colour palette is a contemporary mix of creams and mushroom with chalky pastels. Soft PU and PVC, simple cottons, canvas and silk-effect materials are fabrics that work well with this style.

Pop is a look that will complement hip young brands. Inspired by iconic influences like Mary Quant and Vidal Sassoon, this trend captures the aesthetics of the 1960s revamped for today’s generation. Bold blocks of colour are balanced by black-and-white lines. Fabrics that go with Pop include lacquered and high-gloss PU and PVC.

Emma says: “Now is the time to start developing concepts for promotional gift items for next spring and summer. These are two very different, very effective looks that will look great on cosmetic bags, vanity bags, tote bags, laptop cases, clutch bags and make-up brush bags.”

Spirit is a Quadpack company.

Meet the business unit director: Jenni Paddick, Spirit Ltd

17/11/2011 11:25:57

Jenni Paddick, business unit leader of Spirit Ltd, explains the synergy between Spirit and its mother company, Quadpack.

Quadpack: What is Spirit Ltd?
Jenni Paddick: Spirit provides design and inspiration to support the marketing activities of beauty brand owners. We design bags, beauty accessories and gifts with purchase (GWP) – promotional items that offer a creative edge to help promote our customers’ brands. Part of our business is also designing items for retail.

Q: What is Spirit’s relationship to Quadpack?
JP: Spirit is a Quadpack company. Quadpack acquired the majority share in January, having seen the benefits of joining forces as a stakeholder the year before. There is a real synergy between our activities. We both target the same customer base. We both help build beauty brands. We both enjoy an established reputation in our markets. Our cultures are similar, too. I sense the same passion and pride in their work whenever I deal with my colleagues at Quadpack.

Q: Who can benefit from Spirit’s products?
JP: Most companies who approach us are cosmetic companies, looking for new gift ideas to promote new brands or new collections. For example, we have done work for Elemis, The Sanctuary, Amway and Elle McPherson. We also design cosmetics bags for retailers like the Body Shop and we developed a complete new range of bags for Dannii Minogue’s Project D.

Q: How do you track trends?
JP: We have a talented design team that keeps track of the latest fashion trends. They visit manufacturers around the world to discover the latest fabrics, colours, patterns and innovations. They use newer methods like social networking. They follow events like London Fashion Week. They take catwalk fashion and simplify and adapt it to appeal to the mass market. Some clients have as much as a fixed 18-month cycle from concept to delivery, it’s a challenge to ensure the right trend hits the High Street at the right time, but we always get it right!

Q: So what’s hot at the moment?
Organic and eco-friendly products are popular. Our plant-based Konjac sponge has been very successful. With reduced marketing budgets, affordability is a key factor. That’s why we’re developing cost-effective gifts that still offer a premium feel.

Q: Is GWP a growing market?
JP: The beauty business continues to expand and we are seeing more brands being launched. That makes it harder for our customers to stand out in the crowd. And that’s where gift with purchase will help to sell. GWPs add value to brands, they help to differentiate them. Our job is to keep finding original ways to appeal to an increasingly sophisticated consumer!

Q: Tell us about your background.
JP: I’d worked for eight years in the FMCG sector before I was approached by Spirit. It operated in a more focused, niche industry, but the corporate culture resonated with me. It also appealed to my creative side as I have a background in design. I joined in December 2009. When Quadpack became majority shareholder, I was promoted to help align the company with Quadpack’s activities.

Q: Describe your team and how you work with the Quadpack Group.
JP: We have a small, dedicated team, most of us very long term. We are all passionate about what we do. It’s often said that it doesn’t feel like a job at all. Since the acquisition, everybody is positive about the future and can see the potential of penetrating customers in each other’s markets. Quadpack people are being trained in Spirit products to sell into new territories and we promote Quadpack to our existing customers. It works both ways.

Limited-edition Elemis collection supports Breast Cancer Care

17/11/2011 11:13:30

Elemis has issued a limited-edition premium skincare collection for face, neck and bust, in support of the charity Breast Cancer Care. The shimmering, sparkling range contains “all you need to indulge and pamper,” gathered in a stunning cosmetic bag. Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is contained in a limited-edition jar developed by Quadpack.

Colour-matched in the collection’s striking pink tones, the 30ml jar has an SAN outer and a compatible polypropylene inner jar. Shiny silver text has been hot-stamped on the front and back of the jar while additional information can be found on a 45mm diameter label with a gloss laminate finish affixed on the base.

The anodised silver aluminium cap also has a PP inner to ensure product compatibility and is embossed with a simple ‘E’ for understated branding.

With this collection, Elemis has pledged a donation of £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care.

Airless made affordable for Natio's plant-based skincare range

17/11/2011 10:42:45

Australian skincare brand Natio is renowned for offering affordable, quality, plant-based beauty care, designed for a contemporary lifestyle. And Quadpack is behind the airless packaging used to deliver its new Ageless Extra Firming Moisture Treatment and Advanced Lifting and Firming Serum.

Natio is one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in Australian department stores and the top-performing skincare and bridge make-up brand in Australian pharmacies.

Natio prides itself on its policy of ensuring customers pay primarily for the product and not for expensive promotions and packaging. Nevertheless, Quadpack developed two sophisticated airless systems keeping within the retail price of around AUD$20.

The serum is contained in a 30ml Yonwoo Solid pack; the moisture treatment in a 50ml Yonwoo Slim-line Jumbo pack. While airless technology protects the integrity of thenatural formulas, the recyclable PP material safeguards the brand’s green credentials.

The packs are decorated using a two-colour silk screen process. The white colour-matched packs feature a clean, elegant look and feel, that reflects the products’ purity and therapeutic benefits.

Extended presence at Cosmoprof Asia, with a party to boot!

03/11/2011 08:37:50

Extended presence at Cosmoprof Asia, with a party to boot!

All our key partners will be exhibiting at Cosmoprof Asia 2011 (9-11 November, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre), which promises to be even bigger and better this year. Quadpack will be present on each of their stands, to demonstrate the latest innovations in cosmetics packaging.

On the Yonwoo stand (no. 5G-F2A), visitors will be able to see the full range of airless containers. As exclusive European distributor, Quadpack is able to develop Yonwoo packs to custom specifications.

On the Brivaplast stand (no. 5G-E2E), our staff will help demonstrate the latest applicators and containers for mascara, lipgloss and eyeliner from this leading Italian manufacturer, including the recently-launched Artist line of professional brushes.

On the Apollo stand (no. 5G-F5A), Quadpack will be on hand to show the company’s patented foam, oil and mist pumps, distributed by Quadpack in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

In addition, we will have a presence on the stand of our manufacturing partner Jinsheng (no. 5C-R1A).

A major celebration is planned for Quadpack’s key customers and business partners on the first day of the show. Watch out for our post-party report!

French operation boosted by two key appointments

13/10/2011 14:30:34

Quadpack France is pleased to introduce Laurent Frydlender, its new Business Unit Leader. Also new to the team is Ludovic Guillotin, who joins as Area Sales Manager. The two appointments bring a wealth of experience and talent to strengthen the French office and help it realise its ambitious growth plans.

Previously CEO at a leading colour cosmetics firm, Laurent is well-known and respected in the global cosmetics packaging industry. He has been active in the business for over 25 years, the past decade at senior management level. Laurent speaks fluent English & French and also German & Spanish and is a volunteer firefighter.

“Laurent has just the right kind of hands-on experience to help us expand our business. We are pleased to welcome him on board,” says Philippe Lenglart, Director and Co-Founder of Quadpack. “He heads up a team that’s stronger than ever, not least thanks to the addition of Ludovic in sales.”

Ludovic Guillotin also comes from the packaging industry and has extensive experience in sophisticated decoration processes. Typical for Quadpack personnel, Ludovic is multilingual and speaks French, English and Spanish.

Based on analysis of market opportunities in the region, Quadpack France aims to treble its turnover by the end of 2013.

Yonwoo’s Shut-Off Nozzle takes airless technology to new heights

11/10/2011 09:59:31

No matter how effective an airless container is, there is usually a degree of air contact inside the actuator. Now, Yonwoo has addressed this issue with a clever innovation: the Shut-Off Nozzle.

Need airless? Love glass? Yonwoo has the answer

11/10/2011 09:58:58

Cosmetics brands that need the protection of airless technology but prefer the aesthetics of glass now have the answer. Quadpack is proud to present Yonwoo’s Crystal Round range.

Yonwoo spot brush pen delivers Veld's Eye Magic

11/10/2011 09:27:07

Veld’s Eye Magic is an all-in-one eye contour repair product that reduces the effect of dark circles. Formulated to illuminate the under-eye area, Eye Magic comes not in a wand, but in an airless Yonwoo spot brush pen developed by Quadpack.

Inspired by the rich flora of South African veld, Eye Magic combines Rooibos with Haloxyl in Bosloxyl, for an effective response to lightening dark circles. Airless technology protects the formula’s integrity by shielding it from air, gas and other external contaminants.

Clicking the lockable button activates the flow of the product, which is then applied to the eye contour with a soft brush. Dosage is a perfect 0.15ml per stroke.

The slimline shape means the illuminator brush fits perfectly into a handbag, for regular touch-ups throughout the day.

The 6.5ml brush pen is colour matched in black with silver metallisation on the bottle and cap, and black silk-screen print on the body.

Strong, masculine design for Henri Lloyd deodorant for active men

11/10/2011 09:24:26

Henri Lloyd is a well-respected British Sailing Heritage brand. Founded by Henri Strzelecki MBE in 1963, it has a solid reputation for innovative design and quality of premium sailing and clothing, as well as a range of own brand skincare products.

Henri Lloyd’s latest deodorant for men is characteristically aimed at men with active lifestyles. Containing moisturising sea moss and non-irritating anti-bacterial glides, Ocean Mineral Performance Deodorant leaves the body fresh for tough, everyday work and play.

Ocean Mineral Performance comes in a 75ml deo stick developed by Quadpack in association with contract filler Universal Products Limited. The classic, masculine design created by Liquidrock was achieved by Quadpack using two silk screen prints on the body, one silk screen print on the rim of the cap and pearl colour-matched components.

Henri Lloyd enthusiasts include Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Olympic Gold Medallist Ben Ainslie CBE, Americas’ Cup yacht crews, Formula One team Mercedes GP Petronas and many music, sports and media personalities.

Quadpack introduces premium packaging innovations

11/10/2011 08:38:15

LuxePack, 19-21 October 2011, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, Stand RB14&16, RAVEL Hall

LuxePack Monaco will afford visitors a unique opportunity to view the finest offerings in cosmetics packaging. Quadpack will display the luxury ranges of its key partners Yonwoo, Brivaplast and Apollo. Interactive exhibits will allow visitors to experience the latest innovations in premium packaging, as well as view selected packs developed for leading prestige brands.

From Yonwoo, Quadpack will present the new Crystal Round range. Aimed at the high-end market, these glass-effect PETG packs are inspired by the traditional Boston Round, but with the added protection of airless technology.

Three other Yonwoo airless packs will be unveiled at the show: the Unit pact make-up holder that allows users to build their own palette; the Swivel compact that has three godets either side of a tray; and the Shut-Off Nozzle, which takes airless technology to new heights by preventing air re-entry through the nozzle. More details will be released nearer the show.

From Brivaplast, Quadpack will show Artist line, a new range of make-up brushes that combines the performance of professional brushes with Brivaplast’s special bi-injected wiper. This patented technology ensures perfect dosage, avoids overflow and allows effortless closure after use.
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From Apollo, Quadpack will demonstrate the Apollo Ultimate Foamer, the industry’s only foam pump with no metal in the product path. This unique foamer can be supplied with an anodised aluminium collar or vacuum metallised collar.

Branded packs on display will include Veld’s new 6.5ml Spot Pen Brush and three new products in the Boots Champneys Spa range (Moisturising Day Cream, Rejuvenating Night Cream and Facial Replenishing Moisture Mask).

“Premium packaging is our forte,” said Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “It is where we come from and where we continue to excel. We have forged strong relationships with the industry’s leading manufacturers and we are fortunate this year in being able to introduce a number of exciting innovations for the prestige market.”

Low-cost innovation will drive airless market, says Yonwoo president

11/10/2011 08:37:21

We discover the future of airless cosmetics packaging in an exclusive interview with James Ki, president & CEO of Yonwoo.

Q: What exactly is an airless pump?
James Ki: An airless dispenser is a propellant-free system, combining a mechanical pump with a sealed container. It delivers a product with no air intake, thereby protecting cosmetic formulas from oxidation, microbes and other external contamination. Yonwoo airless pumps use Check Valve technology to prevent further contamination from back seepage. CV pumps do not use a spring and steel ball and avoid contact with the bulk. Formulas sealed in this airtight environment also require less artificial preservatives. Airless pumps dispense 100% of the product with no waste and, unlike aerosols, can be used at any angle.

Q: Briefly describe your company.
JK: Yonwoo provides bespoke packaging solutions to the cosmetic industry, where we enjoy a solid reputation for innovation, flexibility, product performance and decoration capabilities. Yonwoo was originally established in 1983 and we were the first to develop a cosmetic dispenser pump in Korea, back in 1990. Today, our business is more than satisfactory. Of the 100 top cosmetic brands in the world, Yonwoo supplies 37. Our 2010 turnover was US$129 million, with 420 million pumps produced, and we are on target for a 20 per cent increase to US$150 million this year.

Q: What sets your products apart?
JK: Yonwoo products typically excel in three areas: innovation (such as new pack shapes or dispensing methods), superior performance and wide range – designed for all market segments from premium to mass market, and with a wide variety of formats and sizes within each product type.

Q: What are your biggest sellers at the moment?
JK: Worldwide economic trends have seen a stabilisation of the premium market. Our current premium range is still performing very well, but we are also experiencing an increasing demand for more economical ranges. The Yonwoo airless PP ranges such as the Econo and the airless PP syringe have become a major success, pushing our R&D operation to develop more varieties of PP pack styles.

Q: How important is R&D within your organisation?
JK: Research and development plays a big part in our long-term strategy. Annual investment in R&D represents almost 10 per cent of our turnover. We currently have a dedicated team identifying market trends, thinking up ideas and developing new products. The team carries out store checks and consumer surveys in their local markets and attends international exhibitions to identify global market trends and needs. Around 80 per cent of the ideas conceived out of this think tank are converted into new products.

Q: Can you tell us about your sales and marketing strategy?
JK: Yonwoo’s focus over the last few years has been to target new market segments, tailoring our offering to meet the needs of global prestige brands, and setting ourselves up for bigger volume orders for mass market products. We are also starting to concentrate on different market areas like Pharma. To help us achieve this, we are in the process of establishing dedicated production lines in separate buildings to focus on each market.

Q: Please describe your partnership with Quadpack.
JK: Yonwoo chose Quadpack as its partner to represent the company in Europe 10 years ago. During this time, Quadpack has brought us close to local clients and has been providing us with valuable market feedback. A decade on, our organisations have grown and our relationship has become stronger. Quadpack is still as passionate and dedicated as ever and we look forward to many more success stories as we realise our new sales and marketing strategy.

Q: Is the worldwide adoption of airless going as planned?
JK: Originally the airless dispenser was considered a niche (premium) market. It has now become a worldwide trend across all market segments. However, the approach needs to be adjusted according to segment, particularly in mass market where airless is becoming increasingly popular, but where cost is a key factor. With prices driven down, innovation and performance can be used to differentiate one pack from another and those are two areas where Yonwoo scores particularly high.

Q: And what can we expect next from Yonwoo?
JK: I always say business is like a bicycle: you need to keep pedalling to keep up that forward momentum. That’s why Yonwoo is already working on a new generation of cosmetic packaging based on future market trends. As we focus our approaches to different market segments such as Pharma, we rely on our partnership with Quadpack to help make our strategy a reality.

PACKstory: The Airtight Compact

22/09/2011 14:23:48

Discover the Quadpack airtight compact, a wet and dry make-up container for foundation, blusher or other dry or fluid cosmetics. This innovative pack features a clever inner lid, which seals the product in an airless environment, while also functioning as a sponge holder and separating the product from the mirror.

Quadpack Australia at the Sydney International Beauty & Spa Expo

19/09/2011 15:42:42

In August, Quadpack Australia exhibited at the Sydney International Beauty & Spa Expo. Total visitor attendance at the Expo was over 10,500 and we saw many familiar faces and new ones come up to our stand.

We showcased a host of cosmetic packaging solutions, including Yonwoo's Finger Touch, its new airless slimline pen brush for liquid formulas, oval packs for airless tubes or dip-tube bottles, the Dual Concealer range and the striking airless Show Bottle for high-end cosmetic treatments. Ideal for pharmaceutical and OTC products, the Show Bottle features a test tube shape and is highly suited to advanced formulas.

Quadpack also presented a world first: the Apollo Ultimate Foamer, the first foam pump designed with no metal parts in the product path. Apollo’s patented construction is engineered for optimum product stability. Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves says: “The Apollo Ultimate Foamer is a beautifully-crafted construction, that elegantly avoids contact between the formula and metal parts such as the spring. We are privileged to be the first to launch it onto the market in our territories.”

Further details on all these products and others can be found on our website www.quadpack.net under 'Our products>Featured products'. If you have any further queries, please contact our Sales Manager, Jason Hodson, phone (03) 9008 5599 or via email: Jason.hodson@au.quadpack.net.

Cliniderm by Aco designed for the needs of Nordic women

19/09/2011 11:59:39

Cliniderm by ACO Gentle Comfort Facial Cleansing is designed for the particular skin care needs of women in the Nordic region. Quadpack developed the pack for ACO Hud of Norway to reflect this unique focus. It presents a fresh, attractive image, with a clean cylindrical shape, and an innovative dish dispenser to allow one-handed usage.

The Yonwoo well pump is constructed to prevent contamination and ensure accurate dosage. Pressing down on the saucer with a cotton wool pad actuates one single dose. Direct contact with the product is avoided for hygienic usage, while keeping hands clean and dry. Its one-way valve further prevents product contamination caused by back-seepage.

The pump’s flip-top cap and press-down actuator disc mean it can be used with a single hand. Consumers can hold back their hair with one hand, while cleansing their face with the other, making the daily cleansing routine a more comfortable experience.

The Cliniderm well pump is made using recyclable components, featuring a PETG bottle and a polypropylene cap. The vertical-action valve allows all product to be used without waste.

Pack decoration is clean and fresh, underlining both the product’s cleansing function and its gentle action.

Dr. Schrammek upgrades to a tottle for its corrective skincare fluids

19/09/2011 11:59:13

German cosmetics brand Dr. med. Christine Schrammek chose a tottle for the new corrective skincare fluids in its Essential Care range of daily skincare products. Quadpack developed the oval-shape packs for Blemish Balm Perfect Beauty Fluid Beige (for normal and dry skin) and Ivory (for mixed skin).

Being housed in a squeezable tottle rather than a pump or tube, the products offer a convenient dispensing method for a foundation. The small nozzle enables consumers to apply small doses compared to tubes, while no pump allows easy, leak-free transportation.

Decoration is sophisticated. The PE tottle is colour matched in pearly beige tones, decorated with three silk screen print passes on the front and two silk screen print passes on the back. The PP cap is colour matched in white, with matt silver metallisation and a silver band hot-stamped on the rim.

Quadpack has previously worked with Dr Schrammek on packs for several products in its Hydrating and Anti-Ageing ranges.

Quadpack develops three packs for Boots Champneys Spa range

19/09/2011 11:57:45

Quadpack has developed the packs for three skincare products in Boots Champneys Spa range. Yonwoo’s 50ml airless Jumbo pumps and a 50ml airless tube were selected to contain the new Moisturising Day Cream, Rejuvenating Night Cream and Revitalising Facial Mask, in the Champneys Spa Skin and Facial ranges, sold at Boots stores throughout the UK.

“Airless is the ideal packaging solution for these products,” says Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “Champneys Spa is a premier brand and Boots sought out the best technology on the market to protect and preserve these advanced formulas. As a Boots Approved Supplier, we look forward to continuing our relationship with them as the brand expands.”

Champneys Spa Skin Moisturising Day Cream SPF15 is a gentle day cream that leaves skin supple, fresh and bright. Champneys Spa Skin Rejuvenating Night Cream deeply moisturises skin during sleep. Champneys Spa Facial Replenishing Moisture Mask rescues dry dehydrated skin, leaving it soft and radiant.

Quadpack developed and decorated the packs following the brand’s luxury look, with elegant gold touches. The Moisturising Day Cream is contained in a white pump, while the Rejuvenating Night Cream and Replenishing Moisture Mask have pink colour-matched components. The caps, bottles and tube have a matt finish, with gold hot-stamp prints.

The new products all benefit from the protection of Yonwoo airless technology, that shields the formulas from external contamination. Designed to actuate all of the product without waste or physical effort, Yonwoo packs dispense the correct dose every time.

Quadpack is the exclusive distributor of Yonwoo in Europe.

Quadpack presents cosmetic pack innovations at Easyfairs Stockholm

19/09/2011 11:56:51

Quadpack will show the latest advances in cosmetics packaging at Easyfairs Pack and Emballage, at the Stockholmsmässan in Sweden, on 5 to 6 October 2011. Visitors to the Quadpack stand C07:49 will be able to see Yonwoo’s state-of-the-art airless innovations, the new Apollo foam pump and a selection of high-end branded packs from Q-Med, Bioforskning and ACO.

Yonwoo’s Dual Concealer range will headline the stand. These packs feature a flip-top cap, which uniquely doubles as a container. Visitors will be able to see first-hand how the cap snaps or screws off to open the jar or tube containing the bulk. Available as either Jumbo jars or tubes, the Dual range is ideal for foundation with concealer or other two-part treatments.

Also from Yonwoo, Quadpack will show the elegant Oval range and the new 6.5ml Spot Brush Pen designed for precision dosage.

From Apollo, Quadpack will demonstrate the Apollo Ultimate Foamer, the first foam pump designed with no metal parts in the product path for optimum product stability. This cutting-edge foamer can be offered with a range of value-added options including an anodised aluminium collar, vacuum metalising, spray painting and screen printing, and even an innovative silicon applicator.

The stand will showcase Yonwoo airless packs developed for leading Scandinavian brands. These will include the well pump used for Cliniderm by ACO - Gentle Comfort Facial Cleansing product, the Jumbo packs of Q-Med’s Restylane range and the smart, cylindrical tubes and pump designed for Bioforskning’s Skin Science range.

Quadpack launches educational web site on airless technology

19/09/2011 11:56:22

Quadpack Group has created a new web site to educate and inform visitors about airless dispensing technology for skincare and colour cosmetics. As a founding member of the Airless Pack Association (APA) and exclusive distributor of Yonwoo airless solutions, Quadpack is continually active in promoting airless packaging to the beauty industry. The web site – www.airlesspackaging.net – is part of its campaign to encourage understanding about the benefits this technology can bring to consumers and brand owners alike.

“Our new airless web site gathers all information in one place. It tells you everything you want to know about the technology, benefits, functionality, product innovations and news. We trust it will become a valuable resource for knowledge on the subject,” said Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves.

Airless packaging delivers a host of benefits, including a longer shelf life, less waste, perfect dosage and less need for artificial preservatives.

The APA’s recent activities include the creation of a label to allow consumers and cosmetics companies to recognise airless packs. This valuable visual aid will allow them to make a conscious choice in selecting airless packaging, for greater protection, greater hygiene and greater product integrity.

For more information on airless technology for skincare and colour cosmetics, visit www.airlesspackaging.net.

Oceanic SA: on a mission to help allergy sufferers

19/09/2011 11:56:04

An estimated 30 per cent of the population worldwide suffers from allergies. Since a disturbing surge at the end of the 1980s, the number of sufferers has not diminished and even continues to increase today. One dedicated Polish cosmetics laboratory has decided to meet this global challenge head on.

Under the guiding hand of its owners Dorota and Wojciech Soszynscy, Oceanic SA aims to help people with allergy-prone skin through creating safe, effective and modern cosmetics. Its AA brand of anti-allergenic cosmetics is born out of Oceanic’s own state-of-the-art medical and cosmetic research.

Oceanic’s AA brand is synonymous with safety. AA products contain ingredients purified from allergenic compounds, produced and controlled in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards. As a result, AA cosmetics have been awarded with several dozen prestigious Polish and international awards.

With packaging developed by Quadpack, it is not surprising that many AA products enjoy the protection of Yonwoo airless technology. The airless packs protect their effectiveness, ensuring the anti-allergenic formulas never come into contact with air or other external contaminants.

The expanding range currently comprises AA Prestige, AA Cosmetics, AA eco, AA Prestige Institute, AA Therapy and Oceanic Pharmaceutic, covering the full range of dermo-cosmetics.

Spirit uncovers an ancient Japanese beauty secret

10/08/2011 17:55:47

Spirit, a Quadpack Group company, has introduced a great new promotional item for cosmetics companies. The Konjac Sponge is an all-natural product that cleanses and moisturises skin with or without soap.

Brivaplast high-performance brushes for make-up artists

10/08/2011 15:37:40

Quadpack is pleased to present Brivaplast’s Artist line. This new range of make-up brushes combines the performance of professional brushes with Brivaplast’s special bi-injected wiper. This patented technology ensures perfect dosage, avoids overflow and allows effortless closure after use.

Meet the business unit director: David Zhou, Quadpack China

10/08/2011 15:14:13

Continuing our series of interviews, we talk to David Zhou, the sourcing office manager of Quadpack China.

Quadpack: Please describe Quadpack’s sourcing operation in China.
David Zhou: We are a team of nine professionals, organised into three functional units: sourcing and purchasing (locally known as merchandising), quality assurance and logistics. We research the market to get to know the manufacturers and products available. Then we use this knowledge to source specific solutions for Quadpack clients worldwide. Our QA unit ensures our high quality standards are adhered to during development and our logistics support team ensures all shipments arrive on time.

Q: How do you select your manufacturing partners?
DZ: A manufacturer has to fulfil strict criteria before qualifying as a Quadpack manufacturing partner. We look for specialisation in a particular kind of pack. We investigate production capability, operating procedures and organisational set-up. When we are satisfied, they are required to submit to an independent audit by ProQC, our chosen certified auditor. In this way we have set up successful, often exclusive partnerships with leading manufacturers.

Q: What competition do you face in your local territory?
DZ: There are lots of other sourcing operations and trading offices in China. Quadpack stands out by specialising in skincare and by having a strong, established client base in Europe. Our tight focus, coupled with a good reputation and expert technical knowledge, means we operate in a different league to the average Chinese trading office.

Q: What is the most important factor in dealing with two very different cultures?
DZ: Good communication. We are like a translator. We translate detailed sales enquiries for our manufacturing partners and we translate technical quotations for the Quadpack sales offices. During project development, we ensure that everyone in the supply chain speaks the same language.

Q: What is it like to work at Quadpack China?
DZ: Interesting, challenging, satisfying. We are not a big team, but we are very efficient and we understand each other. Every day presents a new enquiry, a new challenge, and we are able to respond quickly and precisely. We are also a young team and we sometimes meet to go and see a movie; that helps us relax and grow closer.

Q: Do you have any plans for the future of Quadpack China?
DZ: We are setting ourselves up to sell into China. Until recently, 90% of packaging was manufactured for export. This is changing. Since 2009, the domestic market has seen phenomenal growth, with a significant increase in local cosmetics brands. One new cosmetics brand alone has achieved $6 billion in sales in just two years. We are here, we have the infrastructure, the procedures, the expertise. Now we are preparing to secure our share of the local market.

Q: In your opinion, what’s next in cosmetics packaging?
DZ: In one phrase: post-consumer recycling. Packs made of eco-friendly materials are increasingly popular. That means recyclable plastics like PP and PET, but also natural materials like bamboo, with is a big resource here and grows fast. Hands-free actuation is also on the rise, for hygienic application of eye creams and colour cosmetics.

International people moves at Quadpack Group

10/08/2011 14:48:33

Quadpack human resources have seen some heightened activity of late, as several key staff changed location or function in response to changing needs, recognition of talent or reallocation of resources.

Quadpack UK project manager Mabel Kwok, responsible for large accounts such as Nude, has moved to Quadpack Australia to help the fast-growing office manage a significant increase in business. Mabel brings with her experience in the Group’s procedures and knowledge of SAP, soon to be rolled out in the Australian office.

At Quadpack UK, Stephanie Padilla moves from sales into marketing, following her reassignment as the Group product specialist for Yonwoo airless products. Airless is a significant part of Quadpack Group’s business and Stephanie’s expertise will be applied to promoting the Yonwoo range and supporting sales and project management teams at all Quadpack offices worldwide.

Verónica Carballo also moves into an international role, as Group financial controller. Veronica has been looking after finances at Quadpack Spain since 2008 and now takes on responsibility for the whole Group.

The new Group test laboratory at Quadpack Spain is strengthened by the appointment of Belén Benito, who joins the team in conducting sample analysis, quality assurance and pre-sales product testing. Belén has just completed an intensive training programme to become a qualified Quadpack lab technician.

Company-wide expansion has also led to the creation of a new function. Marcela Olmos is Quadpack’s Group HR manager. Based at Quadpack Spain, Marcela is an HR veteran with 17 years’ experience and an MBA in human resources.

Fifties Aussie beach culture comes to life with SugarBaby

10/08/2011 13:57:19

Quadpack has developed a range of dazzling packs for lifestyle brand SugarBaby in Australia. Using two Yonwoo Jumbo airless containers, the products feature the brand’s signature fifties look of pure feminine glamour.

SugarBaby was conceived out of two sisters’ love affair with Aussie beach culture. Australian beauty professionals Lizie and Nicci Clifton started their own brand in 1998, inspired by the seaside locations where they spent much of their youth.

Replicating that feel-good factor with “a little sun-kissed twinkle,” SugarBaby offers double-duty beauty products that capture the essence of the effervescent ‘Aussie way of life’.

Suntanned Sweeties moisture-rich tropical sunscreen formula combines an exotically fragranced lotion with a sun protection shield in an innovative 200ml airless pump from Yonwoo. Perfect for skin after a day of sun, sand and surf, the pack’s decoration is bursting with colour.

The same Yonwoo pack was developed by Quadpack for SugarBaby’s Aloe-Sailor Soothing Body Cream, again featuring stunning graphics on the label. This deliciously-scented Aloe Vera infused body cream soothes and smoothes summer skin.

The 100ml airless Jumbo pack was developed for three products within SugarBaby’s gift pack selection, all decorated with fifties-style labels. Rescue Remedy Body Cream, Hand Cream and Foot Cream attractively complement the brand’s detox, manicure and pedicure gift boxes.

Yonwoo airless technology protects the integrity of these high-tech formulas, while prolonging their functional use.

A feminine silhouette for Yonwoo's Soft Body range

15/07/2011 13:47:37

Yonwoo’s latest collection offers a new shape in cosmetics packaging. Quadpack presents the Soft Body range, featuring rounded feminine curves for a sophisticated, elegant look. Comprising an airless pump, a dip-tube lotion pack and an airless and standard tube, Soft Body is perfect for cosmetics and skincare treatments that require a premium feel.

Quadpack presents a world first: the Apollo Ultimate Foamer

15/07/2011 13:47:21

Quadpack is proud to introduce the Apollo Ultimate Foamer, the world’s first foam pump designed with no metal parts in the product path. Apollo’s patented construction is engineered for optimum product stability. This makes it ideal for sensitive formulas including baby care lotions, facial cleansers and hair treatments. This unique foamer can be supplied with an anodised aluminium collar and can be vacuum metalised.

Luxury at your fingertips... Institut Arnaud well pump

15/07/2011 13:42:18

French cosmetics brand Institut Arnaud combines science with sensory pleasure. Its latest anti-ageing programme is based on the virtues of the cultured pearl, providing luxury at your fingertips. Quadpack developed an innovative pack for the range’s Micellar Beauty Water, which contains natural extracts of pearl and camelia oil.

Quadpack’s atmospheric well pump enables one-handed use of the product. Featuring a flip-top lid and push-down dispenser, the make-up remover is actuated by pressing down on the saucer with a cotton wool pad. This leaves one hand free to hold back hair and keeps hands clean and dry. Its one-way valve prevents contamination caused by the product seeping back into the pack after usage.

The concave saucer also allows consumers to reach all product dispensed without waste.

The 150ml bottle is colour matched in pearly purple tones to complement the formula’s pearl-based ingredients. The transparent lilac cap sits flush with the bottle, allowing a view of the lilac dispenser well inside.

Quadpack and Apollo share a stand at Cosmeeting, Paris

15/07/2011 13:41:10

Leading pump manufacturer Apollo will be exhibiting alongside Quadpack at Cosmeeting, at Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, from 12 to 14 September 2011. As exclusive European distributor, Quadpack will be demonstrating Apollo’s superb new foamer, as well as selected cosmetic packaging innovations, at stand H100.

The Apollo Ultimate Foamer is the world’s first foam pump designed with no metal parts in the product path. Apollo’s patented construction is engineered for optimum product stability. This makes it ideal for sensitive formulas including baby care lotions, facial cleansers and hair treatments. This unique foamer can be offered with a range of value-added options including an anodised aluminium collar, vacuum metalising, spray painting and screen printing and even an innovative silicon applicator.

Also on the stand will be Brivaplast’s Artist line, a new range of make-up brushes combines the performance of professional brushes with Brivaplast’s special bi-injected wiper. This patented technology ensures perfect dosage, avoids overflow and allows effortless closure after use.

See us in Sydney at the International Spa and Beauty Expo!

15/07/2011 13:40:53

The Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo (13-14 August) is Australia's largest event for the spa & beauty industries. Quadpack will be present alongside Yonwoo for the fifth year running, with an exciting assortment of packaging innovations.

Headlining the stand (No 3412) will be the latest airless packs from Yonwoo, including Finger Touch, the 2-in-1 Dual Concealer and the 6.5ml Spot Pen Brush. These packs protect products in an airtight environment, prolonging their shelf life while requiring less artificial preservatives in the formula – ideal for organic brands.

Finger Touch is Yonwoo’s latest airless container for the precise application of advanced formulas. It features a flexible, finger-shaped applicator and ergonomic actuator, making it easy to apply the product to the delicate eye area.

Yonwoo’s 2-in-1 Dual Concealer is designed for two-part treatments. These innovative packs feature a flip-top cap, which doubles as a container. The cap snaps or screws off to open the jar or tube containing the bulk.

The 6.5ml Spot Pen brush is the latest pack in Yonwoo’s Spot Pen range. This range of airless pens is designed for precision dosage, at 0.15ml per stroke, and features an easy-to-use, lockable button to activate the flow of the product.

Besides airless packs, Quadpack will also display an extensive range of glass products, including a comprehensive jar collection, innovative droppers and new line of nail polish bottles.

Inauguration of new test facilities at Quadpack Group headquarters

15/07/2011 13:40:38

Quadpack Group is proud to present its new packaging test laboratory at its international headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. Operating for the whole group, the extensive new facilities boast a battery of testing equipment to consistently ensure Quadpack’s high quality standards.

“Quality control tends to be the province of manufacturers,” explains Javier Navia, Quadpack Group technical manager. “While our customers are already aware that we demand nothing but the highest standards from our manufacturing partners, our new laboratory adds a further level of quality assurance not usually undertaken by procurement companies.”

The new laboratory is furnished with high-tech equipment to conduct formula ageing, dimension evaluation, weight loss, dosage accuracy, torque, leakage, colour matching and a host of other tests. “When we get our hands on a pack, we submit it to the strictest of tests. Only when it passes every single one do we certify it ‘Quadpack approved’,” says Andrés Piera, the packaging engineer in charge of the laboratory.

The lab conducts new product and production sample tests as standard. Pre-sales testing is also available to Quadpack clients. This is particularly useful to analyse product compatibility and performance and can be integrated as part of the development cycle. Please contact your local Quadpack office for full details.

New Yonwoo airless slimline pen brush for liquid formulas

16/06/2011 11:01:39

Sleek, slim and ultra-feminine. The 6.5ml Spot Pen brush is the latest pack in Yonwoo’s Spot Pen range. This range of airless pens is designed for precision dosage, at 0.15ml per stroke, and features an easy-to-use, lockable button to activate the flow of the product.

Airless protection for Elixia’s high-performance anti-ageing range

16/06/2011 11:01:16

Australian skin care brand Elixia has selected four Yonwoo airless packs for its new high-performance anti-ageing range. According to brand owner Phosphagenics, Quadpack was chosen to develop the packs as they were impressed by its innovation, quality and decorating possibilities.

Airless made perfect sense as all Elixia products are free from parabens, formaldehydes, sulphates, phthalates, paraffins, artificial colours and dyes, SLS and SLESs and DEAs. A metal ball spot pen, a Luxefoil tube, two dual-wall jars and a twist pump with retractable actuator all help to protect the integrity of the advanced formulas.

Elixia’s Daily Skin Smoothing Lotion and Night Renew Complex are contained in a dual-wall jar with an innovative dispenser disc for hygienic, contact-free use. A single dose of the product is dispensed by pressing a cotton wool pad onto the disc.

The Metal Ball Spot Pen developed for Elixia’s Eye Brightening Fluid allows smooth, gentle application of the product. To use, consumers unlock the base, press the button to release the formula and roll the lightweight fluid around the eyes, to refresh, revive and brighten tired-looking eyes.

Elixia Instant Wrinkle Fix Skin Renewal Concentrate uses a dispenser with a retractable pump that sits flush with the lid when locked. The cap twists to unlock the cap and apply the formula.

Elixia Hand Revitalising Cream enjoys extra protection from Yonwoo’s Luxefoil tube.
The 25mm tube has powerful foil barrier properties which effectively shield this nourishing hand cream from air, light, gas and moisture.

The attractive-looking range is decorated in silver with bold magenta panels. Various techniques, including silk screening, hot stamping and metallic spraying, were used to achieve a seamless, coordinated look across the range.

Meet the business unit director: Laura Sala, Quadpack Germany

16/06/2011 11:00:41

In the second of our new series of interviews, Laura Sala describes the cosmetics packaging markets in Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland and reveals the business strategy of Quadpack Germany.

Question: Please describe your markets.
Laura Sala: Germany is one of our longest-standing markets and we have a very loyal customer base here. In fact, I have been working in the market since 1997, 10 years before we officially established Quadpack Germany. It has the biggest cosmetics market in Europe, its retail value totalling some €12.8 billion in 2010. Big players like Henkel, Schwartzkopf, Beiersdorf and Unilever are all based here, as are several important packaging manufacturers. Austria and Switzerland have a similar profile, while Benelux is mainly home to contract fillers.

Q: How has the economic crisis affected your markets?
LS: When the crisis hit, the prestige market was worst affected, but the very high end remained largely the same, particularly luxury skin care. What we saw was a widening of the gap between prestige and masstige. However, the prestige market has been picking up again and we have been seeing a lot more activity for a while now.

Q: What kind of solutions are your customers asking for?
LS: Our customers are very keen on innovation. They also want a wide choice in decoration options. A big trend in our region is increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Brand owners are being pressured not only by consumers, but also by regulators, to offer greener products, using recyclable materials, with a lower packaging volume-to-content ratio. German companies pay a premium for recycling, depending on materials used: the more polluting the pack, the higher the tax. So, in fact, environmentally-friendly packaging works out to be the more economical option.

Q: What plans do you have to take Quadpack Germany forward?
LS: Quadpack Germany is actively recruiting customer-facing staff to help increase our market share. We are still considered by many to be only an airless provider and that is something else we need to address. We offer competitive solutions in many other areas, such as glass and atmospheric pumps. Also, Armand Rasch joined us last November to push into Benelux. Benelux is interesting as it has a very high concentration of contract fillers. These companies are important decision influencers for big brands and a key focus of our international sales strategy. With regulators becoming stricter, we predict that more brand owners will turn to contract fillers to ensure compliance. Quadpack is targeting this segment ahead of time. We already have contract fillers among our top clients in Spain, Israel and the UK.

Q: What is it like to work at Quadpack Germany?
LS: Very nice. The German team is young and dynamic, with lots of energy. We have a great office in a beautiful area in Cologne. There is constant contact with international colleagues within the Quadpack Group, with regular meetings. Everyone gets on very well.

Q: You are a director, a shareholder and mother of two small children. How do you manage it all?
LS: I think juggling the different roles helps you to become more efficient in managing resources. You become more disciplined in structuring your time. I work around the children's school timetable and take work home when I need to. It was difficult at first but I am starting to delegate more, which actually empowers the team to operate more autonomously. Everyone is happier as a result!

Quadpack targets the New Zealand cosmetics packaging market

16/06/2011 11:00:18

"Mature, dedicated, with a healthy growth curve" were the main conclusions of Quadpack’s recent market study of the New Zealand beauty industry. The study precedes Quadpack targeted campaign to promote its solutions in the region, starting with the NZBeauty EXPO in Auckland on 2-3 July.

"Our research shows there is a large, established base of cosmetics companies with busy R&D operations," says Australian business unit director Jason Smith. "What we also found from speaking with these companies is that they lack access to innovative packaging solutions. We hope to be able to offer them exactly that, as we kick off our campaign at NZBeauty."

Quadpack will show a wide range of packaging innovations for skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics on its stand no. 176 including Yonwoo’s latest airless dispenser Finger Touch, Apollo’s cutting-edge foamers and our easy-fill double tubes for dual treatments. Quadpack’s own glass range of jars and nail polish bottles will also be on show.

Long-term plans include establishing a local base in the territory. "We are able to offer valuable guidance in terms of new dispensing solutions, decoration options, advanced formula protection and more. Our message to the region is that there is more to packaging than the standard assortment currently on offer. Our packaging solutions are custom-designed to help protect, preserve and promote their brand," concludes Jason.

Come and see us at Make-Up in Paris!

16/06/2011 11:00:06

Visitors to the Quadpack stand EST 22 at Make-Up in Paris (23-24 June 2011) will be able to learn about the latest innovations in airless and foam pump technologies. We will unveil an exciting new foamer by Apollo designed for make-up removal, as well as Yonwoo airless cosmetics containers and customised make-up packs developed for leading brands, including Klorane, Dr Schrammek, Make Up For Ever and Beate Johnen.

"Quadpack brings a great deal of technical expertise in skin care packaging to the colour cosmetics market, particularly in terms of product preservation, dispensing innovation and luxury presentation," says Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. "Our stand will house a variety of solutions to show how creativity, technology, safety and ease of filling can combine to provide striking make-up packs that help build brands."

Quadpack will use the show as a platform to launch Apollo's cutting-edge foamers, reinforcing its penetration in the make-up removal market. Apollo foam pumps use patented technology to achieve outstanding foam quality. The manufacturer's new foamers avoid metal parts in the product path, thereby greatly reducing product compatibility issues.

Exclusively from Yonwoo, Quadpack will show the very latest airless make-up containers that protect products from external contamination and preserve their integrity. These will include the Dual 2-in-1 packs that marry foundation and concealer in a single tube or bottle; the glass-effect Crystal Round range; and an airless spot pen with brush applicator, offering clog-free precision dosage and targeted application of foundation.

Besides foundation and make-up removal, lip colour will headline among the make-up innovations. Quadpack's airtight lipstick is designed to prevent the common inconvenience of the product drying out. The metal lip gloss roll-on gives a great cooling sensation, while a new small brush tube allows professional application of lip colour. Quadpack will also display the latest range from lip-gloss and mascara specialist Brivaplast.

Branded packs on display will include Beate Johnen's new hot-selling face cream contained in an airtight Yonwoo compact, Klorane's well-pump cleansing water and Dr Schrammek's foundation and concealer pack.

Beate Johnen's anti-ageing formula stands out from the crowd

31/05/2011 09:42:23

Thinking outside the box can produce remarkable results, as German cosmetic brand Beate Johnen has proved with its Time Code Lifting-to-Go facial cream. The anti-ageing treatment uses a pack typically used for make-up. The product is contained in an airtight compact with a mirror and a sponge for easy application.

Beate Johnen selected the compact to differentiate the product in a highly-competitive market. The innovative pack presents a new look and a new method of dispensing face cream which is different, gentle and feels totally natural. Its flat shape and mirrored lid allow busy women to carry it in their purse and apply the product wherever they go. The sponge application mode means there is no need to wash your hands after applying the cream.

The 15ml pack, from Yonwoo, has a unique sealing mode to protect the formula. Fitted with two lids, the outer lid prevents air contamination when closed and also avoids leakage. The inner lid, which twists to open and close, keeps the product airtight, holds the sponge and separates the product from the mirror.

The glossy compact is colour matched in black with a silver metallised outer ring. Brand graphics are hot-stamped in silver on the top of the outer lid.

Apollo appoints Quadpack as exclusive distributor

31/05/2011 09:41:01

Apollo appoints Quadpack as exclusive distributor

Quadpack has signed a contract with leading Korean manufacturer Apollo to distribute its innovative range of dispensers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The agreement makes Apollo’s cutting-edge pumps, including its high-tech foamers, exclusively available to our client base, while providing Apollo with an established route to external markets.

“In Quadpack, we have found a reliable partner who shares our corporate values of integrity, dedication and passion,” says Apollo CEO Mr Yong Dae Lee. “Apollo is now mature enough to expand beyond its domestic market and into specialist areas with concentrated technologies. With Quadpack’s help, we can grow internationally and gear our R&D operation towards Western cosmetics and beauty industries.”

Quadpack will build the Apollo brand in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, introducing its state-of-the-art pump technology to these markets. This includes Apollo’s core ranges of lotion dispensers, fragrance pumps and trigger sprays, as well as its latest innovations in foamers and eco-friendly dispensers.

Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves says: “We are very excited by this agreement. Apollo combines sound technology with fast service and a flexibility apportioned by its in-house mould shop, which allows it to develop custom packs quickly and efficiently. With its pioneering range of pumps and dispensers, this is the first time we have found true innovation outside of Yonwoo.”

Quadpack is also the exclusive distributor of Korean airless pack manufacturer Yonwoo. With Yonwoo airless pump systems and Apollo atmospheric pump technology on board, Quadpack is in an unprecedented position to offer its customers a full range of complementary, advanced dispensing solutions.

Apollo has been designing and manufacturing pumps and sprays to its domestic market since 1976. The $30m turnover company has 200 staff working at its two factories and corporate headquarters in Siheung.

New oval packs for an elegant, feminine look

31/05/2011 09:39:24

These original packs come in airless tubes or dip-tube bottles and are ideal for cosmetic ranges that require a feminine look and feel

Quadpack to exhibit at New Zealand Beauty Expo

13/05/2011 05:01:59

Quadpack to exhibit at New Zealand Beauty Expo

Quadpack will be exhibiting for the first time at the New Zealand beauty Expo at the ABS Showgrounds in Auckland on the 2nd & 3rd of July.

The exhibition will showcase many of Quadpack’s innovations for the first time in the New Zealand market.

Finger Touch from Yonwoo takes centre stage among the airless exhibits. Emulating the touch of a finger, it features a flexible applicator and ergonomic actuator, making it easy to apply the product to the delicate eye area. Airless technology shields sensitive and organic formulas from external contamination.

Yonwoo’s stylish 2-in-1 Dual Concealer will also be on display. Available as Jumbo jars or tubes, the Dual range is perfect for two-part beauty treatments. These innovative packs feature a flip-top cap with optional mirror, revealing a second container inside. The cap snaps or screws off to open the jar or tube containing the bulk.

Visit New Zealand Beauty Expo website: www.nzbeautyexpo.com

Mabel Kwok joins Quadpack AU as Project Developer

13/05/2011 04:54:52

Mabel Kwok joins Quadpack AU as Project Developer

Mabel Kwok has joined us in the newly created position of Project Developer.

Mabel has many years of experience in the industry joining Quadpack UK in 2004. As a senior project developer in our UK office she has worked with many leading European brands in bringing important launches to market.

We are very excited about Mabel’s addition to our team and we expect we can give our clients an even greater service and advice.

Meet the business unit director: Mike Banister, Quadpack UK

18/04/2011 15:36:52

Kicking off a new series of interviews, we get the inside track on the markets and operations of Quadpack offices in all regions. We start with Mike Banister, business unit director of Quadpack UK, responsible for the UK, Scandinavia and Poland.

Question: Please describe your markets.
Mike Banister: Well, the UK is one of the big four European markets in terms of cosmetics packaging purchasing, with Poland and Scandinavia not far behind. Each of our markets has a balance of successful local brand owners, fillers and also multinational companies with local operations. Poland has a busy packaging manufacturing industry of its own, more so than in UK or Scandinavia. Our value propositions differ slightly for different clients. What stays the same is our policy of building good relationships, sourcing the best solutions and ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to support our clients’ needs.

Q: How has the economic crisis affected your markets?
MB: While there has been some nervousness, Quadpack UK has seen a significant increase in activities. When the crisis was at its worst, our clients went through a period of destocking while waiting to see what their clients were buying. There has been some consolidation, too. Some weaker companies did not survive, but those that rode out the storm came out the other side stronger.

Q: Have consumer buying habits changed as a result?
MB: Yes, there has been a switch from prestige to masstige products. Consumers are buying at a lower price point. They still appreciate a premium feel, so the current trend is for mass market products packaged as masstige. This is what prompted Quadpack’s push into mass market/masstige packaging at the start of last year, a move that has proved very successful so far.

Q: Have cosmetics companies’ demands changed as a result?
MB: Again, yes. In a crowded marketplace, brand owners are trying to differentiate themselves. They understand that packaging, particularly packaging innovation, is a good way of making products stand out. Fresh new products like our double-ended tube or well-pump are what will drive the market next. ACO in Scandinavia has already successfully deployed the well-pump for its Cliniderm range, for example, while Dermica in Poland has effectively used the Yonwoo Airless syringe – another prime example of masstige with a premium feel.

Q: What is it like to work at Quadpack UK?
MB: Great. It is an exciting place to work, particularly with our recent growth. It is always good to see hard work getting results. This is boosted by the fact that consumer confidence is up, and that is trickling back to us. Our work here is satisfyingly challenging and no two days are the same. Best of all, we are a close-knit team. There is a great amount of professional respect and support.

Q: How did you arrive at your current position?
MB: I joined Quadpack as operations manager in 2004, when we were just four people working in a small office above a shop. As the business grew, so did the team and we moved here to larger premises. When this position became available in mid 2009, I was offered the job, which was very exciting and daunting at first. Two years on, we have steered the company into calmer waters post-crisis, our client base is expanding and the business is growing. I feel very confident about the future.

Q: Speaking of the future, what is next for Quadpack UK?
MB: We will be focusing on introducing more packaging innovations to our clients to help them differentiate their products. We will also continue to develop close relationships with manufacturers, helping them steer their R&D to meet the emerging trends we detect in the marketplace. Furthermore, the wider Quadpack Group supplies a broad product portfolio that we that we take advantage of and introduce to clients in our territories. For example, our Spanish office has had great success with glass, using good manufacturing partners and developing strong in-house resources. In terms of market sectors, we have been very successful in skin care, but there is much growth potential in hair care and make-up. We will be focusing on these sectors next, using our existing product portfolio. The team is going to be busy!

Ergonomic airless container emulates the touch of a finger

18/04/2011 14:47:59

Finger Touch is Yonwoo’s latest airless container for the precise application of sensitive formulas

The secret's in the cap: Yonwoo’s new 2-in-1 concealer packs

18/04/2011 14:45:43

Yonwoo’s latest 2-in-1 Concealer packs add a touch of style to cosmetic products. Available as either Jumbo jars or tubes, the Dual range is ideal for foundation with concealer or other two-part treatments

Quadpack Spain ramps up its management team

15/04/2011 14:33:38

Quadpack Spain is pleased to introduce Marcela Buitrago as its new business unit director. Reporting to Group CEO Tim Eaves, Marcela will supervise and manage all aspects of the business, from sales and project management to finance and administration. The appointment will enable Tim Eaves to take on a strategic role in managing the Group’s international operations.

A chartered public accountant, Marcela is a highly experienced finance professional and has worked at Quadpack for seven years, most recently heading up the finance department.

“I am very excited and feel very privileged,” says Marcela. “Spain is the biggest market in the Quadpack group and we have exciting plans for the future. What’s more, we have a first-class management team in place, with extensive experience in all areas of the business.”

Quadpack Spain’s management team includes area sales manager Joan Valls, operations manager Alex San Miguel and client services manager Cristina Sanchez.

Marcela and her team next plan to target the Portuguese market. One of her first moves has been to appoint Bruno Melo in Lisbon to set up Quadpack’s base in Portugal. She also intends to concentrate on the pharmaceuticals sector. More news will be announced soon.

Get up close and personal at Cosmoprof 2011!

14/03/2011 16:45:17

The 2011 edition of Cosmoprof (18-21 March, Bologna, Italy) is set to be the most exciting to date for Quadpack. Our new, boutique-style stand (C55/D56) will invite visitors to experience our products first-hand. Unique, interactive displays will tempt you to pick up, touch, feel and admire our latest beauty packaging innovations. These will include new launches in glass, airless advances and a host of top brands proudly displayed in Quadpack containers.

"At these events, products tend to be locked away in display cabinets or briefly revealed by stand staff. We wanted to break the mould and let our guests get physical with our products," explains Quadpack marketing consultant Muriel Lesbros. "We're proud of what we do and our designs will be there for all the world to see, touch and feel – not jealously guarded in a store room. Visitors will be able to browse our product range as if they were in a luxury store."

Among the innovations on display will be Finger Touch, Yonwoo's latest airless container for the precise application of sensitive formulas. Finger Touch features a flexible, finger-shaped applicator and ergonomic actuator, making it easy to apply the product to the delicate eye area.

Cosmoprof will also be the launch pad for our new glass nail polish bottles. This complete range of bottles comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, with a screw-top neck to fit standard caps. Decoration options such as screen printing and matt finishes are available to conform to brand identities. As always, custom shapes can be developed to meet unique requirements.

Our stand will also showcase our latest brand developments, including Siquens's minimalist dual-wall jar and Italian organic range Hino, contained in Yonwoo Jumbo airless packs.

And don't forget: you can pick them all up, turn them around and discover their benefits for yourself!

Airless Packaging Association to promote airless systems at Cosmoprof Bologna

14/03/2011 16:45:00

New certification logo launched – and the advantages of true airless systems demonstrated -- at major international trade event…

The Airless Pack Association (APA) will showcase the myriad benefits of true airless dispensing systems – and launch its new airless certification logo – at this year's Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, March 18-21, according to APA president, and General Director of Megaplast, Lucyna Silberstein.

Cosmoprof attracts an international audience of beauty and cosmetics industry influencers, gathered to learn the latest trends and products available in today's fast-changing global marketplace. The APA – a global group that counts Megaplast, Rexam, Lablabo, Lumson and Quadpack/Yonwoo – will host a 'Protect Your Beauty'-themed conference and show participants new ideas for formula protection through use of today's airless dispensing systems and designs (Hall 19- Quadpack Booth number C55/D56).

In addition, a special APA airless education team will provide show attendees with the Association's latest materials describing advances in dispensing solutions. One such advance is the new Association-branded logo, to be awarded to those firms that develop true airless packaging solutions that meet the Association's certification criteria.

"Today's true airless systems are a win-win proposition, for brand owners and consumers," said the APA's Silberstein. "Protection of complex formulas is critical, whether the brand is in the mass, masstige or prestige sector. The true airless system offers demonstrable consumer benefits, which is why this packaging solution is fast becoming more popular in the beauty and cosmetics, pharma and even food markets.

"No wonder we at the APA believe that consumers – as well as brand owners -- should know about, ask for, and know how to recognise, through our new logo, products packaged in a way that protects over the life of the product," Silberstein said.

According to the APA, the latest, true, airless systems offer superior ergonomics, are quick to prime and prevent the oxidizing of today's delicate formulas, which utilize powerful active ingredients. "Today's morning cream is much more than a regular moisturizer," Silberstein said. "Brand owners are selecting organics and preservative-free formulations. Retail shelves are stocked with new hybrid, multi-benefit formulas that include SPF, anti-aging ingredients and even some liquid foundations.

"Our message, therefore, is classic marketing 'push-pull': brand owners need to be aware of, and select, dispensing systems that can handle the demands of this type of formulation. And consumers need to be aware of products delivered with such packaging. For our industry," she said, "the true airless system is, indeed, a beautiful and useful product."

Hong Kong business unit to coordinate Asian sourcing operations

14/03/2011 16:44:15

Quadpack has opened an office in Hong Kong to consolidate its operations in Asia. The new business unit will become Quadpack's centre of activities in the region, working together with existing offices in Shanghai and Seoul.

"Quadpack Hong Kong addresses the increasing importance of having a central operational base in Asia," says Tim Eaves, Quadpack CEO. "It will facilitate business processes in our dealings with China, while helping us target other growing economies in the area such as Vietnam and Thailand."

Quadpack's Asian sourcing offices enable Western customers to benefit from innovative packaging solutions at Asian prices, with unrivalled lead times and to European quality standards. Experienced local technicians bridge the cultural gap, ensuring smooth product development cycles.

Quadpack Hong Kong will broaden the scope for sourcing and originating new packaging innovations, while coordinating all business activity in Asia in readiness for future expansion.

Airless packaging helps Minesens achieve Ecocert certification

14/03/2011 16:41:16

Efficacy, pleasure and respect for the environment. This is the essence of French organic brand Minesens, which has just chosen Yonwoo airless packs for its new range of biocosmetic facial treatments. The recyclable PP containers developed by Quadpack were subject to the audit that led to the brand's Ecocert certification, which specifies guidelines for packaging as well as formulas.

The Minesens Biocosmétique range is sold over the counter in pharmacies and chemists. Soin Corps Revitalisant body lotion comes in a 150ml Jumbo pack, Du Matin and Du Soir day and night creams are housed in 50ml Jumbo jars and the Soin Regard Multi Régénérant eye cream is contained in a 15ml Mini Jumbo pack.

The airless packs seal the formulas from contact with air, enabling the use of less artificial preservatives, extending their integrity and protecting them from external contamination.

The white packs feature a gloss-mould finish, screen printed with Minesens' fresh green colour scheme, reinforcing its organic credentials. The shoulder pump rim is hot stamped in matt silver.

www.minesens.fr

Siquens selects Quadpack’s glass-effect dual-wall jars

14/03/2011 16:40:25

Quadpack has developed a range of 50ml dual-wall jars to stunning effect for Polish brand Siquens Dermo Professional. Four products in its Prévention range of age-defying treatments make the most of the standard jars’ aesthetic potential.

The Siquens jars exude modern sophistication, featuring a stark, spherical shape with straight sides on a flat base. The two-part structure comprises a PMMA outer jar and a concave inner jar. The outer jar emulates crystal-clear glass, but with the benefit of being break-resistant. The inner wall has been frosted, highlighting the jar’s solid substructure.

The formulas are contained in the concave inner jar. The tray’s shape allows easy accessibility while minimising waste, as the product does not get trapped under rims or in corners. The gloss-moulded cap is colour-matched in black. The geometric contours, with clean lines, work to inspire a contemporary, minimalist look.

PACKstory: The Airless Show Bottle

14/03/2011 16:39:31

Airless containers are gaining popularity in the health and beauty markets since they provide a surprising number of intrinsic benefits.

Quadpack introduces the ultimate glass nail bottle collection

14/03/2011 16:38:01

Pierre Fabre deploys Quadpack well pump for Klorane OTC range

09/02/2011 08:43:26

French pharmaceutical giant Pierre Fabre has selected Quadpack’s well-pump system for its Klorane brand. The innovative pump, specifically designed for delicate formulas, is being used for the Klorane Smoothing make-up remover with cornflower water. Featuring a tamper-evident cap, it allows one-handed use of the product, while preventing contamination and eliminating waste.

Pierre Fabre approached Quadpack France for a solution for the Klorane Institute’s sensitive cosmetics formula. Due to the sensitive nature of the product, it needed a delivery system that prevented contamination. Single-handed usage was essential for ease of use, keeping one hand free to keep hair out of the way.

Quadpack’s atmospheric well pump fulfilled all requirements and more. It features a flip-top lid and push-down dispenser. Pressing down on the saucer with a cotton wool pad eliminates direct contact with the product while keeping hands clean and dry. Its one-way valve further prevents product contamination caused by seepage.

As an additional benefit, the vertical-action valve also features a concave actuator which allows all product to be used without waste. The pump components are made from recyclable polypropylene and can be used without concern for compatibility issues.

The product won the Care category award by special jury distinction at the 2010 PCD congress.

The Klorane cosmetics range is available OTC from pharmacies only.

Absolution well pump grabs three prestigious awards

09/02/2011 08:39:02

Absolution’s well pump developed by Quadpack has now scooped up three awards since its launch. L’Eau Soir et Matin eau démaquillante won the Wallpaper Design awards 2010, the 2010 PCD Care category award by Jury selection and the Special Jury Prize at the Beauty Challenger Awards.

Eight airless packs were developed for the organic cosmetics brand. Besides the multi-award-winning L’Eau Soir et Matin, 30ml Yonwoo PP Jumbo jars were used for its Crème du Jour, Crème du Soir and Crème de l’Homme range of delicate facial creams. Standard 15ml PP packs were developed for its unisex Solution range (Anti-Age, Contrôle and Energie).

Eco-cert certified, Absolution goes back to basics, offering a simplified organic range designed to adapt to the skin’s needs and moods. Airless technology is perfect for these delicate formulations, enabling the use of less chemicals and preservatives, while safeguarding the products from external contamination. The polypropylene material used in the jars and packs are entirely recyclable in line with Absolution’s commitment to sustainability.

The eye-catching designer packs are decorated in black and white, breaking the usual design codes for a look that conveys chic minimalism.

Prestige and mass market solutions at Quadpack’s stand at PCD 2011

09/02/2011 08:37:36

Quadpack showcased an exciting selection of packaging solutions for both prestige and mass market applications, at this year’s edition of Parfum Cosmétiques & Design. The convention, which took place on 8 and 9 February at Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris, France, centred around innovation and sustainable development.

Visitors from the mass market sector were interested in our range of fully-customisable packaging solutions, including roll-ons, economical airless packs, droppers and PET bottles.

Prestige sector delegates were able to view the latest patented airless systems from Yonwoo, as well as personalised packs developed by Quadpack for leading brands such as Klorane, Sephora, Filorga, Roc and Biotherm, including well pumps, syringes and twin chamber cylinders.

Two packs developed by Quadpack won Care category awards at last year’s PCD: Klorane Eau Démaquillante Apaisante et Bleuet received a special jury distinction, while Absolution’s L’Eau Soir et Matin got a Jury selection award.

New year CEO statement: 2010 closes on a high

09/02/2011 08:27:25

2010 was a good year for Quadpack. It was a year punctuated with new innovations, new offices, key appointments and a continued growth in sales.

We introduced a number of exciting new products, including the Yonwoo airless syringe, the low-cost airless Econo pack and an easy-fill double tube for dual treatments. These were all showcased at the industry’s major events. As always, we exhibited at Cosmoprof, Cosmetic Business and Cosmeeting and, for the first time, at Make-Up in Paris.

This latter show was part of our new push into colour cosmetics. One of our first major make-up launches caused a small storm among visitors and press: the heated mascara, reinforcing our approach of combining innovation with quality in all areas of our business.

Our penetration into mass and masstige segments is continuing to prove that we can offer competitive and innovative solutions in more price-sensitive areas, while 2010 saw a significant increase in the sales of glass and pumps.

Innovation was top of the agenda in 2010. We were selected to take part in L’Oréal’s inaugural Innovation Forum, while newly-appointed Javier Navia was placed in charge of research and development, complemented by a newly-formed marketing team to enable us to bring innovative products to market more quickly.

In terms of operations, we renewed our ISO certification, completed the roll-out of SAP across all offices and linked everyone with state-of-the-art video conferencing equipment.

We consolidated our presence in Italy, the home of colour cosmetics, through the creation of Quadpack Italy s.r.l. and continue to forge relationships with many private-label manufacturers. We also made significant progress in newer markets such as Scandinavia and the Benelux and we are now increasing our presence in Portugal and the Balkans. Our product portfolio also expanded with the acquisition of Spirit, enabling us to offer complimentary gift and promotional items.

This year, we continue to focus on expansion and innovation. Meanwhile, we will keep informing you of the latest exciting developments as they happen.

Yours faithfully

Tim Eaves, CEO Quadpack Group

Yonwoo airless syringe makes its video debut

09/12/2010 06:31:48

Quadpack joins forces with cosmetics packaging giant Brivaplast

09/12/2010 06:25:55

Brivaplast has entered into a distribution agreement with Quadpack in the UK, Spain and Australia. The agreement gives us exclusive rights to resell Brivaplast mascara, lip gloss and eyeliner containers in these territories.

Brivaplast is a leading Italian packaging manufacturer renowned for its mascara brush and lip gloss technologies and also offers bespoke components and services.

Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves says: “Brivaplast and Quadpack are a natural fit. We are able to offer an experienced and reputable route to market in the UK, Spain and Australia, while Brivaplast has a stronghold on innovation in high-tech colour cosmetics. Our expert sales & marketing operation perfectly complements Brivaplast’s strength in R&D and manufacturing.

“We recently announced our intention to focus more on the colour cosmetics market and, pending a satisfactory trial period, a distribution agreement with Brivaplast would mark an important step forward in our strategic plan.”

ISO 9001-certified Brivaplast is one of the few European manufacturers to have production plants in Italy and China, enabling Quadpack to deliver from two continents.

Quadpack buys majority share in gifting & promotions company Spirit

09/12/2010 06:20:40

Quadpack has just acquired a majority stake in Spirit, a promotional company that provides GWPs (gifts with purchase) and other branded items to the health and beauty industry. Plans are to take the Spirit formula and launch it onto the European stage.

“We saw an opportunity here and we took it,” says Tim Eaves, Quadpack CEO.

“Spirit is a highly creative entity that simply needs the structural and operational backing to take it to the next level. Quadpack is uniquely placed to offer that backing and we are confident it won’t take long before our investment pays off.”

Initial investment in January revealed a natural synergy between Quadpack and Spirit on multiple levels. The companies share the same customer base and offer complementary products to the same industries. While Quadpack intends to integrate certain business functions, however, Spirit will remain a separate entity.

Acquisition of Spirit also allows Quadpack to offer a broader range of complimentary products. Spirit provides a variety of stitch-and-sew bags (cosmetic, brush, clutch, tote, travellers, wash bags, etc) and clothing (dressing gowns, slippers, etc), as well as beauty and spa accessories (muslins, brushes, manicure sets, mirrors, etc), all aimed at enhancing brand image.

Nude Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum

09/12/2010 04:55:38

Nude’s worldwide bestseller Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum comes in an innovative glass bottle with dropper, developed by Quadpack UK. This organic serum corrects the signs of ageing using a unique three-way system to help the skin repair itself.

Having successfully developed the whole of its customised range, Nude returned to Quadpack to create a unique pack for this natural anti-ageing serum. Quadpack’s expertise in dropper and glass components led to the conception of a luxurious bottle, tastefully decorated and with a highly-original pipette for precise delivery.

The pack has an aluminium silver collar, while the bottle uses a violet-to-transparent colour vignette to striking effect.

Nude’s clinical research has proven that the probiotic formula provides a 70 per cent increase in cellular renewal, a 50 per cent reduction in cellular damage and a 35 per cent decrease in irritation.

Since its launch, Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum has seen overwhelming demand and is now available on pre-order only until December. Celebrity fans include Helena Christensen, Kim Cattrall and Uma Thurman.

Fresh new packaging for la Purete Okuru range

26/11/2010 03:12:26

Quadpack has helped La Pureté to refresh the original packaging of its Okuru range. This fast-growing Australian skin care brand offers ‘nature’s botox alternative’ to combat signs of ageing.

Using the seeds of the West African Okuru plant, the all-natural range helps minimise facial expression lines in a similar way to botox, but applied topically without the need for invasive injections.

The new packs developed by Quadpack complement Okuru’s natural credentials. A 30ml Jumbo airless jar and a 15ml Solid PP airless pack protect the formulas of the Protective Day Crème, Resurrection Night Crème and Triple Effects Eye Crème, sealing them in an airtight environment with an innovative dispensing system.

Okuru Mild Crème Facial Cleanser and Toner is contained in a 100ml oval tube with flip-top cap.

Decorated in green and white, the packs have a matt varnish coating for a natural, earthy feel.

Evolu

22/11/2010 03:18:53

Evolu is a New Zealand skin care company that uses a unique blend of pure botanicals and local spring water. Its latest eye treatment range comes in Yonwoo airless packs developed by Quadpack Australia.

Evolu Firming Eye Cream and Eye + Lip Line Serum use the Yonwoo PP solid series, while the Soothing Eye Gel is contained in a Luxefoil airless tube, all with a stunning green metallic finish.

Skinn

22/11/2010 03:07:57

Skinn is a dermatologically-designed skin care brand exclusively for men. Quadpack Australia worked with Skinn to bring this striking range to life, using Yonwoo Jumbo and Up & Down airless packs, tubes and spherical jars.

Black and turquoise branding pulls the various formats together for a harmonised, masculine and prestigious look.

Juliette Armand Skin Boosters

17/11/2010 06:50:07

Quadpack Turkey developed two types of airless, medical-style packs for the Skin Booster anti-surgery system from Greek brand Juliette Armand.

The range uses the Yonwoo Up & Down airless pack for the Derma Heal Serum, Lift Anti-Wrinkle Serum and Hydra Anti-Tox Serum, and the 10ml medical spot syringe for the Opsis Therapy Lift Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream, Chronos Therapy Wrinkle Filler and Opsis Therapy Eye Brightening Gel.

This premium range is attractively decorated in ice white, orange and grey.

Q-Med Restylane

17/11/2010 06:48:37

Quadpack UK created a range of airless Yonwoo Jumbo packs for Scandinavian cosmetics house Q-Med.

Restylane Day Cream, Night Cream and Facial Cleanser are contained in 50ml and 100ml PP packs, in pure white with black lettering and Restylane’s signature yellow teardrop.

Elemis packs

17/11/2010 06:32:56

Luxury British spa and skin care brand Elemis selected an airless Yonwoo pack and a dual-walled jar for its anti-ageing formulas Pro-Intense Eye and Lip Contour Cream and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream.

The 15ml Yonwoo airless bottle, adorned with a smart gun metal finish (achieved by metallization and anodization processes), protects the Pro-Intense formula from external contamination.

The jars come in a frosted white 30 & 100ml sizes, with text silk screened on the outer walls and the logo embossed on the anodized silver aluminium cap, to give an ultimate luxurious presence in your bathroom.

Cosmoprof

17/11/2010 06:23:06

Quadpack recently attended Cosmoprof Asia – Hong Kong exhibiting with our major manufacturing partner Yonwoo.

The exhibition was a stunning success with the Yonwoo stand being one of the highest attended stands at the show.

Several new exciting products were launched and we look forward to bring them to our Clients in the near future.

Quadpack make-up and airless solutions draw crowds at Luxe Pack

12/11/2010 02:35:34

Quadpack demonstrated a number of packaging innovations at Luxe Pack, the annual international luxury goods packaging exhibition in Monaco, from 20-22 October 2010. The recently-unveiled make-up range was launched to a new audience, while Yonwoo’s latest airless packs, as ever, attracted much interest. Despite the French strikes, thousands of visitors attended and the event was an unequivocal success.

“Business was booming at Luxe Pack this year,” said Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “The show is always a great opportunity to meet our customers and we also hook up with our beauty partners to exchange innovation ideas. This year was special for us as we presented our new make-up range for the first time to a wide audience – and first reactions were extremely positive.”

Visitors to the stand were excited to see Quapack’s innovative solutions for make-up, which include lip gloss, lipsticks, compact cases, foundation sticks and mascaras. The heated mascara, designed to produce voluminous curled eye lashes, caused quite a stir. The double-ended mascara features an eyelash curler on one end which creates a drastic parabolic curl with only two or three applications. The heat-resistant mascara on the other end then holds the eyelashes in place and keeps them curled all day.

Yonwoo’s make-up applications also enjoyed a lot of interest, featuring a new compact case, airless systems with mirrors and more. These and the full range of airless cosmetics packs protect delicate formulas from external contamination and enable hygienic usage. Airless technology also allows the full content of the pack to be used without wastage.

Quadpack’s new double tube drew a small crowd, confirming the growing trend of dual cosmetics treatments. Designed to deliver complementary products, this flexible pack offers excellent price / performance while taking the pain out of a traditionally difficult filling process.

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Quadpack Australia's new Showroom

10/11/2010 02:30:41

Quadpack Australia has a new Showroom displaying our diverse range of Cosmetic & Beauty packaging. Including the latest innovations in Airless packaging, jars, tubes, triggers, foaming pumps and an extensive range of offerings for colour you can also view the world class print options.

Our latest launches are also on display to make it easier to conventionalise your product before it goes to market. Why not book an appointment to visit our new Showroom today with Jason Hodson. Email: Jason.hodson@au.quadpack.net

Quadpack gears up for launch into Central and Eastern Europe

02/11/2010 09:26:50

Quadpack gears up for launch into Central and Eastern Europe

Quadpack is preparing to target the Central and Eastern European cosmetics markets. An entry strategy is on the drawing board based on a thorough investigation of the region, to include Bosnia and Herczegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

While there are no plans at present to open a Quadpack office in this region, we will establish a direct route to market. Key to this is setting up the infrastructure to enable these emerging markets to benefit from Quadpack’s expertise, both in bespoke and standard cosmetics packaging.

This infrastructure will also extend to Turkey and Greece.

Quadpack will initially focus on the mass and masstige markets, targeting local supermarket chains, smaller private labels, as well as the foreign multinationals which dominate the region. Hard-hit by the crisis, Central and Eastern European market is finally starting to recover, with an increasingly educated consumer base demanding natural, organic products and smart packaging.

Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves says: “The economy of the countries in Central and Eastern Europe has been showing signs of an upward turn. The growing consumer market is driving the cosmetics industry. This is our moment to capture the market early.”

Quadpack meets its customers at Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo

25/10/2010 10:57:03

Quadpack Australia along with our manufacturing partner Yonwoo were excited to attend the Sydney International Beauty Expo recently. Several new products and ranges were promoted for the first time on our newly upgraded stand.
It was a great opportunity to catch up with our exisiting and new Clients at the show.

Pictured above - Jimmy Kim Yon Woo Export Sales Manager with Jason Hodson Quadpack Australia Sales Manager.

Another Quadpack innovation : easy-fill tubes for dual treatments

25/10/2010 10:38:48

Quadpack Italy strenghtens its sales team

25/10/2010 10:33:47

Quadpack Italy strenghtens its sales team

Quadpack Italy has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Raffaela Melia. Reporting to Area Sales Manager Giorgio Cassanmagnago, Raffaela will be responsible for business development in Italy.

Rafaela joins Quadpack from colour cosmetics company Intercos, where she spent four years at its Centre de Recherches Biocosmétiques, marketing bespoke skin care cosmetics for leading perfumeries, salons, spas and chemists across EMEA.

She says on joining Quadpack: “Packaging gives that vital first impression of a product. That’s why it is so important to get it right. Quadpack has a first-class reputation in delivering high-quality packs that not only look great, but also work exceptionally well to protect and deliver the product. I am proud to be a member of the Italian team.”

Now heading up a six-strong team, Giorgio says: “Raffaela has heaps of relevant experience, in liaising with clients as well as with laboratories. She has many contacts in the beauty market and will help us forge new relationships in the field of colour cosmetics. Without doubt, Rafaela will be a valuable addition to our team.”

understated elegance for Spanish prestige brand Natura Bissé

25/10/2010 10:22:26

Prestige brand Natura Bissé uses a stylised airless pack developed by Quadpack for its exclusive new time rescue formula THE CURE Pure Serum. The rejuvenating concentrate combines revolutionary cosmetic ingredients to detoxify and repair damaged cells and elevate the levels of skin hydration from within.

As a trusted supplier of airless products to Natura Bissé, Quadpack proposed a sophisticated pack that fulfilled the exacting requirements of this pioneering Spanish brand.

The 30ml pack features a double-walled bottle, with a white plastic inner wall viewed through a frosted, transparent outer wall. The outer wall is subtly decorated with Natura Bissé’s signature graphics. The silver logo is silk screened, with grey lettering hot-stamped onto the matte, glass-effect plastic.

The bottle is topped with a metallic cap, pump and shoulder. The pump and shoulder are treated with a metallic spray coating. The white plastic cap is covered by an aluminium sleeve, which significantly adds to the overall weight. Produced using a custom mould, the Natura Bissé logo appears embossed on the top of the cap.

The result is a product of understated elegance that offers both the shielding properties of airless technology and the quality and value associated with a weighted pack.

Mid-year CEO statement: market shift pays off

31/08/2010 10:57:49

Mid-year CEO statement: market shift pays off

Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves reports that the company’s shift in focus announced at the start of this year is paying off. The decision was taken in January to concentrate less on the prestige market to include the masstige and mass market segments of the industry, while simultaneously courting global multinational brands with innovative new product.

This policy has accounted for a sharp rise in the group’s growth rate. Half-year results just released show a 62.5% increase like-for-like over the same period in 2009.

Tim Eaves also attributes this achievement to the Quadpack 80-strong team which has benefited from recent high-profile additions; “I am seeing great teamwork between the international offices, as well as a pro-active attitude to finding the right solution for our clients.”

In addition, he sees large brands coming to Quadpack having tried unsuccessfully to deal directly with Asian suppliers. “Many businesses without experience in sourcing solutions in these territories find that buying “cheap” can often work out expensive. As an international operation with sourcing offices in Europe and Asia, these companies are realising the added value that Quadpack can bring. Our expertise in this area eventually draws them back to us.”

Looking ahead, Tim points out that the economic crisis is not over yet. “There are still concerns over the exchange rate and we’re not out of the woods yet. Still, we are striving to maintain our competitive edge by introducing more innovative products and targeting diverse market areas. Our masstige campaign is bringing in a lot of business and now we have our sights on make-up and colour cosmetics. Here at Quadpack, the future is looking good.”

Vive la France! Quadpack returns to Paris for Cosmeeting

31/08/2010 10:57:02

Vive la France! Quadpack returns to Paris for Cosmeeting

France is at the cutting edge of cosmetics innovation, with a host of key industry events taking place there this year. Quadpack will be at the next big gathering, Cosmeeting, at the Porte de Versailles in Paris from 13-15 September.

“After taking part in the launch edition of Make-Up in Paris in June and L’Oréal’s groundbreaking Innovation Forum, we find ourselves very active in this region. France is currently the beating heart of cosmetics,” says Philippe Lenglart, Director and Co-Founder of Quadpack.

“Events such as Cosmeeting provide us with a great opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the multinational brands that have their global base here. It especially enables us to meet personally with R&D and marketing personnel who are generally office-bound. Getting direct feedback from these key members in the cosmetics supply chain is invaluable in developing our product range and planning forward strategy.”

With a heavy focus on sustainable innovation, Cosmeeting 2010 will gather 200 exhibitors presenting new concepts, products and techniques. We will be present showcasing our new pan stick range, as well as a brand new Yonwoo line of airless pens with unique side-actuation.

Quadpack expands Chinese sourcing operation

31/08/2010 10:56:38

Quadpack expands Chinese sourcing operation

Quadpack China is moving to larger premises following a three-fold growth since its inception in 2005. Based in Shanghai’s vibrant business centre, the new building offers much-needed space to house Quadpack’s expanding operations in this region.

“Our team now includes three merchandisers, two trained engineers and dedicated staff in administration and logistics,” says David Zhou, Manager of Quadpack China.

“We have significant purchasing volume here and we enjoy a good reputation among local suppliers. The market is increasingly competitive offering excellent price/performance. We are seeing a considerable improvement in the quality of Chinese manufacture, facilities and customer service, so it is only natural that our sourcing operation is growing in this territory.”

The new office, based in the prestigious City Gateway building in Rm. 605, NO.398 CaoXi (N) Road in Shanghai will provide additional space for growth as well as housing a package testing laboratory, sample store and conference facilities.

With its local base in Shanghai, Quadpack has bridged the cultural gap between European demand and Asian supply. Our sourcing specialists have the experience to seek out and deal with high-quality producers, to deliver standard and bespoke cosmetics packaging solutions for our customers worldwide, on time, on budget and on spec.

Eye-catching collection for Skeyndor’s new rejuvenating range

29/08/2010 11:02:53

Following two years of research, premium Spanish brand Skeyndor has chosen a varied selection of packs from Quadpack for the launch of its Corrective rejuvenating skincare range. This stunning collection comprises six prestige formulas designed to erase and fill out facial lines and wrinkles.

Skeyndor Corrective Instant Wrinkle Filler Cream comes in two packs: a 5ml sample jar with metal-sheathed cap and a 50ml airless jar. The latter has a push-down actuator for accurate dosage and minimum contact with skin to preserve the formula’s integrity.

Skeyndor Corrective Expression Lines Serum is housed in a 30ml airless up & down pack. The bottle has a retractable pump mechanism that pops up when twisted, eliminating the need for a separate cap. The pump sits flush with the lid when closed, making it ideal for travel. A 3ml sample pack is also available.

Skeyndor Corrective Instant Lip Contour Filler is contained in a Yonwoo Luxefoil tube with nozzle actuator and airless valve to prevent the product seeping back into the pack. The high-tech tube features an aluminium barrier which effectively blocks out light.

Skeyndor Corrective Eye Expression Lines Eraser comes in a 20ml airless jar, also with push-down actuation disc.

The Corrective collection boasts a simple but elegant decoration, using a blush pink metallic effect hot-stamped with black fine-line print. The jars have the Skeyndor logo subtly engraved in the matte silver cap with sophisticated effect.

Smart medical-style packaging for HC anti-ageing formulas

29/08/2010 10:23:42

Quadpack has developed two sophisticated airless packs for the Deborah Group in Milan, Italy, for its HC High-Tech Cosmetics brand.

Aimed at those who want efficient anti-ageing solutions without invasive surgery, Quadpack designed a Yonwoo airless jar and syringe, with HC’s brand vision “precision and efficacy for the enhancement of beauty” foremost in mind.

HC Instant Aqua+ Filler is contained in an airless 50ml jar with innovative push-down actuator for accurate dosage. The austere decoration is highly effective, featuring white graphics silk-screened onto the black plastic of the inner jar, visible through the transparent outer wall. The inner jar is a refillable PP container.

The silver screw-top pump holds the black actuator, while the cap follows the same double-walled decorative theme.

The 10ml syringe used for Instant Deep Wrinkle Reducer enables accurate local application and evokes a medical feel. Its ergonomic shape allows users to reach wrinkles with precision. The nozzle has a protective silicon hood to safeguard the formula, topped with a transparent cap. As with HC Instant Aqua+ Filler, decoration is white silk-screened on black.

Both products benefit from the shielding properties of airless technology.

AA Prestige Day Cream

24/08/2010 13:35:22

Developed by Quadpack Poland for cosmetics company AA Prestige, this pack was selected from Quadpack’s jar collection to contain its Age Corrector 40+ Concentrate Day Cream with SPF15 sun protection. The concave inner well is visible through the transparent outer wall, decorated with minimalist lettering and print. A silver,

AA Prestige Lifting Mask

24/08/2010 13:33:10

Polish cosmetics company AA Prestige worked with Quadpack Poland to develop a standard jar that fitted seamlessly into its range of age-defying formulas. For its Morpho Creator 50+ Lifting Mask, it chose a transparent jar with a gold-coloured concave inner well and gold, metallised screw cap, decorated with its signature monochrome lettering and graphics.

AA Prestige Pro-Smooth Morpho Creator

24/08/2010 13:31:26

AA Prestige chose an airless bottle from Yonwoo for its Pro-Smooth Instant Wrinkle Smoothing Eye and Lip Cream and Morpho Creator 50+ Intensive Regenerating Eye and Lip Cream. Airless technology shields this unique, smoothing complex from external contaminants, safeguarding its efficacy in fighting visible signs of skin ageing. Together with Quadpack Poland, it created a transparent, square-walled pack with a metallic silver inner chamber and silver cap for the Pro-Smooth formula and a corresponding gold version for the 50+ formula.

AA Prestige Spa Emotion

24/08/2010 13:31:00

Quadpack Poland created a pack for AA Prestige’s Spa Emotion range of bodycare formulas, based on a Yonwoo airless bottle. The Spa Emotion range comprises an Abdomen & Buttocks Gel, Breast Cream, Anti-Cellulite Serum, Anti-Cellulite Cream and Anti-Cellulite Gel. These specialised products are designed to help correct the shape of the body. The airless pack protects their effectiveness from outside contaminants, ensuring the sensitive formulas never come into contact with air.

Dr. Tuhin Dev

24/08/2010 13:30:06

Quadpack UK developed this airless jar and bottle collection for Dr. Tuhin Dev’s skincare range. The Yonwoo airless 30ml jar is used for Core Rejuve-Night, a concentrated, deeply-nourishing moisturising cream with 14 active ingredients. Airless technology and a push-down actuator combine to protect the formula from contact with air and skin. The Core Protect-Day moisturising cream and Cleansing Balm are contained in a dual-structure airless bottle. These add a feeling of volume and weight, enhancing the range’s high-value perception.

Elemis

24/08/2010 13:29:44

These Elemis anti-ageing products are housed in standard jars developed by Quadpack UK. Two jars were created for Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules. Simple, clean and elegant, the packs feature decoration both on the jar and the cap, applied using hot-stamp printing. The white frosted effect of the jars is offset by a polished silver border on the bottom edge of the cap.

Germaine de Capuccini

24/08/2010 13:29:00

Germaine de Capuccini uses Yonwoo airless packs for its Excel Therapy and Timexpert ranges. Available in two different sizes, these packs feature a striking rim base and shoulder pump to add substance, stability and elegance to their overall appearance. Airless technology shields the sensitive formulations from environmental contamination. Developed by Quadpack Spain.

GHD Spa

24/08/2010 13:28:39

UK hairstyling specialist GHD selected standard Quadpack jars for its hair and scalp treatment products. The acrylic jars have thick transparent walls that reveal the concave container within, coloured a glossy bronze, for an elegant yet substantial look. Decoration is a smart monochrome logo, complementing the plain black screw-top cap.

Klorane Cleansing Water

24/08/2010 13:27:29

Quadpack France developed this well-pump for Klorane’s Cleansing Water for babies, to enable one-handed use. Featuring a flip-top lid and innovative push-down actuator, the product is applied by pressing a cotton wool pad down onto a disc. This leaves one hand free to hold the baby. No direct contact means hygienic usage while hands are kept clean and dry. Its one-way valve further prevents product contamination caused by seepage.

La Therapie

24/08/2010 13:26:38

La Therapie Glycolic Night Cream is contained in a Quadpack jar boasting an original shape with smooth-sloping contours. The burgundy metallised cap is hot-stamped with gold print in a luxurious adaptation of the brand. The tube features similar decoration and is enhanced with a tamper-evident seal. Developed by Quadpack UK.

Lapiz Kosmetik

24/08/2010 13:26:06

Art of Sun Kosmetik chose this smart, high-tech airless stick applicator for its Zen Station Collagen pen. Developed by Quadpack Germany, this 10ml spot care pack features a ball applicator for easy application. Direct contact between product and skin enables the product to penetrate deeply into the skin without using fingers. The pack also protects this sensitive formula from contact with air, helping to maintain its integrity.

LBF Leading Beauty Farms

24/08/2010 13:25:32

This standard dual-wall cream jar developed for Leading Beauty Farms by Quadpack Italy comes in two capacities: 200ml and 50ml. These attractive jars feature thick transparent walls enabling a view of the gold-coloured concave container inside. The two-part cap also features the same transparent and gold scheme, trimmed with a lustrous gold edge. The decoration on the outer walls is mirrored on the inner layers of the jar and cap, giving a unique, almost holographic appearance.

Luxesse 1

24/08/2010 13:21:58

Premium packaging developed by Quadpack Germany for Dr. Grandel. These highly-original round jars contain Luxesse anti-ageing skin treatments. Minimalist yet striking in appearance, the jars are manufactured in three beautiful colours. The screwtop cap sits flush on top of the container for a perfectly rounded shape, with the brand printed on an original plastic rim. Packaging desarrollado por Quadpack Alemania para Dr. Grandel.

Natura Bisse

24/08/2010 13:21:01

These personalised airless containers were developed by Quadpack Spain for Natura Bissé of Barcelona. The elegantly-sloping curves work together with the pearl-effect decoration, resulting in two very original airless packs with piston. The packs were chosen for Natura Bissé’s Inhibit collection, its cosmetic alternative to micro-injections. Airless technology protects the delicate formula from external contaminants.

Pure and Green

24/08/2010 13:20:31

Australian cosmetics company Pure and Green chose Yonwoo’s jumbo natural package range for its organic skincare collection. These airless packs enable less additives to be used in formulas, while protecting them from contamination through contact with air. The airless bottle is enveloped in a carton sheath and topped with a 100% recyclable carton cap, bolstering the company’s organic credentials.

PZ

24/08/2010 13:19:38

Quadpack Italy developed three airless packs for PZ. Two containers with airless pump action are used for its refining emulsion and total enhancing eye balm. An airless pen is used for its spot care products which require precise, local application. The range features deep, dark chocolate colours with cream graphics and lettering.

Soto

24/08/2010 13:18:29

This quartet of airless packs was developed by Quadpack Australia for certified organic skincare range Soto. Airless technology supports the range’s eco-sensitive philosophy. The range comprises a tube, an up & down container, a jumbo pack and a jar, all of which are compatible with organic products and protect them from external contamination. The up & down container has a retractable pump which closes by rotating it, so no cap is required.

Timeshield

24/08/2010 13:17:48

Timeshield skincare technology helps fight the main causes of wrinkle formation and skin ageing: time, sun damage and environmental pollutants. That is why airless technology is a perfect match for this cosmetic collection, protecting the product itself from contact with external contaminants. The range comprises an airless jar, cap-free up & down pack and mini container, decorated in a luxurious black and gold colour scheme.

Body Cream Transvital

24/08/2010 13:13:09

A smart dual-structure airless bottle adds authority to Repairing After-Sun Body Cream from Transvital of Switzerland. Quadpack Italy developed an elegant pack with airless shielding properties and a subtle medical feel for this sun protection system. The dual structure, while adding a feeling of volume and weight, enhances the range’s high-value perception. The outer wall is left transparent, giving a view of the decoration on the inside.

Dermika RoSarium

24/08/2010 13:12:42

Quadpack Poland developed the Yonwoo 10ml airless PP syringe for Dermika’s RoSarium anti-ageing formula, which rejuvenates skin on the DNA level. The two-part pack comprises a polypropylene outer bottle and refillable inner tube. The syringe is made of recyclable polypropylene and features a medically-inspired design. The cost-effective PP material offers excellent product compatibility.

Dr. Irena Anti Stress Men

24/08/2010 13:06:48

Dr. Irena Eris Cosmetic Laboratories has selected an airless jumbo pack sourced by Quadpack Poland for its Platinum Anti-Stress Eye Cream for men with sun protection. The pack’s solid shape is ideal for masculine ranges, while the decoration is also designed to appeal to a male audience, combining metallised black with a smoke-effect black see-through cap. Airless protection from external contamination helps preserve the product’s effectiveness

Dr. Irena Eris InCell

24/08/2010 13:05:28

Quadpack Poland developed this jumbo airless pack for InCell by Dr. Irena Eris Cosmetic Laboratories. The pack’s smooth contours cloaked in soft, milky white reflect the product’s anti-cellulite action, which uses patented DNAIONOPRO technology to reach the heart of the skin’s cells. The integrity of this sensitive formula is protected from contact with air.

Elixine

24/08/2010 13:04:58

An airless PP pack in two sizes was selected for these products in the Revitalica range of Polish brand Elixine. Airless technology protects the bulk from external contamination. The polypropylene construction makes these high-tech packs surprisingly cost-effective, while offering excellent compatibility and easy printing. Decoration is a simple two-tone colour scheme on a milky white background. The packs were developed by Quadpack Poland.

Hydroxy Comfort

24/08/2010 13:04:29

Quadpack Poland developed this airless jumbo pack and spot care stick with ball applicator for Hydroxy Comfort. Outfitted in matte silver and printed in plain black, the minimalist decoration gives a high-tech feel, which helps support the product’s claims of effectiveness. The spot care pen features a roller ball for easy, smooth application on the delicate skin surface below the eye.

Harmonis Kiss!

24/08/2010 13:04:02

These hip and trendy packs were developed for the Harmoni’s Kiss range of skincare products for teenage girls. The Australian Certified Organic collection features a tube and airless PP jumbo packs with a 100% recyclable carton cap. Airless packs enable the use of less additives, making them ideal for Hamoni’s Kiss’s organic formulas. Polypropylene is a very receptive material for printing, allowing vibrant, colourful decoration.

Inside

24/08/2010 13:03:37

PP airless packs were selected for Inside, Polish pharmaceutical company Adamed’s new anti-wrinkle lines for the 30+ and 40+ age groups. Taking its experience in medicine and bringing it to the world of dermocosmetics, the new brand’s philosophy is “Its what’s on the inside that counts”. With this in mind, the combination of polypropylene with airless technology ensures the formulas are protected from external contaminants and are fully compatibility with the PP material.

Inspa

24/08/2010 13:02:56

The Inspa Certified Organic Skincare range prides itself on its green credentials. That’s why airless technology is a perfect match. The properties of this jumbo airless pack and rim-based container enable less usage of preservatives and protect the formulas from contamination through contact with air. Both appropriately feature a 100% recyclable cap. A tub with flip-top cap completes the range. Developed by Quadpack Australia.

Revium

24/08/2010 13:02:25

Revium 40+ provides innovative anti-wrinkle treatment based on plant extracts from Wakame algae enriched with ceramides and vitamin PP metabolite. Quadpack Poland created two airless jumbo packs for the range, in two sizes. The 50ml container is used for its Revitalising Day Cream and Regenerating Night Cream, while the 15ml pack contains Revium Eye Cream. The packs protect the products’ integrity by keeping them free from contact with air.

Sensilis

24/08/2010 13:01:52

This high-quality, custom-moulded jar was created by Quadpack Spain for Dermofarm’s Sensilis anti-ageing skincare range. According to Dermofarm’s brief, it has the sophisticated appearance of glass, but is made of break-resistant plastic. The stylish, thick-walled acrylic jar features straight sides and a frosted concave inside well, visible from the outside. The decoration is simple yet elegant: the Sensilis logo appears discretely debossed in the black-coloured cap, while the jar features one-colour serigraphy.

Skeyndor

24/08/2010 13:01:15

Premium Spanish brand Skeyndor uses an airless up & down pack and jar for its eternal range. Boasting a simple but sophisticated decoration, the packs minimise contact of the product with air and skin. The bottle has a retractable up & down pump mechanism that sits flush with the lid when closed, making it ideal for travel. The pump pops up when twisted, eliminating the need for a separate cap. The jar features a push-down actuator.

Thierry Mugler

24/08/2010 13:00:35

A superb transparency effect gives this dual-structure jar a luxurious feel. Developed by Quadpack France for prestigious brand Thierry Mugler, it features a square shape with thick walls, for a solid high-value appearance. The metal sheathed cap has minimalist decoration, with the brand logo elegantly printed in simple monochrome.

Quadpack introduces complete foundation stick range

26/07/2010 12:56:59

Applying foundation is easy with our brand new collection of pan sticks. These packs come in a range of diameters, shapes and sizes and can be decorated with logos, graphics and text to fit in with any brand image.

Quadpack Down Under: steady growth for Australian office

26/07/2010 10:23:26

Quadpack Down Under: steady growth for Australian office

We are happy to report exponential growth at Quadpack Australia. Based in South Yarra, Victoria, the Australian operation was established over three years ago by Business Unit Director Jason Smith.

“The Australian office is doing fantastically well,” says Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “Jason spent a lot of time and effort in creating a solid reputation and building the brand. Now, with Jason Smith at the helm, Jason Hodson heading up sales and Mandy Sadler in client services, there is a talented team in place ready to exploit that reputation commercially. I think it’s fair to say that Quadpack will soon become the leading distributor to the health and beauty market in Australia.”

By offering much-needed technical expertise in a fledgling packaging industry and tapping into a growing demand for airless products, Quadpack has grown six-fold since its inception in 2007, with growth of over 60% predicted by this year-end.

Jason Smith explains: “We now attract business from all the leading Australian anti-ageing, skincare and suncare brands. Previously, they had to turn to generic packaging companies or Asian sources and often ran into quality or technical issues. That’s why they appreciate the service and expertise they receive here at Quadpack, as well as the range and quality of products we offer.”

He says the growth of the Australia operation is also a reflection of the maturing skincare market in Australia. “Local brands are more and more professional, practically on a level with international, world-class brands. Professional packaging is essential and, for this, they increasingly come and consult Quadpack.”

Javier Navia to lead Quadpack Group’s packaging innovation drive

26/07/2010 10:22:15

Javier Navia to lead Quadpack Group’s packaging innovation drive

Innovation is top of the agenda at Quadpack as the group ramps up resources in research and development. The first step is the appointment of Javier Navia as Technical Manager.

“Javier is a major player in the packaging world, bringing with him a wealth of experience in dispensing technology. He will look at the next generation of packaging innovations and help us develop our intellectual property,” says Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves.

Javier joins Quadpack from Calmar MeadWestvaco, where he most recently headed up R&D. He holds a degree in technical and chemical engineering and process automation.

He says: “Quadpack is already recognised as an industry leader in introducing airless technology to a global audience. I look forward to working with the team to push the boundaries of cosmetics packaging and expand our range of cutting-edge products.”

Besides innovation, Javier will be responsible for quality assurance and act as group liaison with the Asian sourcing offices.

Quadpack meets its customers face to face at two key industry events

26/07/2010 10:17:14

Quadpack meets its customers face to face at two key industry events

Quadpack was happy to meet its customers and partners at two major exhibitions last month. Cosmetic Business in Munich, Germany, and the inaugural edition of Make-up in Paris were very productive events for us, in terms of new product launches and making new contacts.

Quadpack was present at Cosmetic Business for the fifth year running. Rochus Amels, General Sales Manager of Quadpack Germany, comments: “As in previous years, this was a very focused, professional event, which attracted high-calibre visitors from the industry. It was a great opportunity to meet existing and prospective clients.”

Make-up in Paris was Quadpack’s launch pad into the make-up industry. During the event, we demonstrated a mix of classic packs and new innovations, including a number of Yonwoo’s patented airless products.

“Make-up in Paris was a phenomenal success,” says Philippe Lenglart, Director and Co-Founder of Quadpack. “The number of visitors to our stand exceeded our expectations. Our new heated mascara attracted a lot of interest, as did our range of Yonwoo airless packs for liquid foundation.”

Organised by Beauteam at the Espace Pierre Cardin, Make-Up in Paris was the first professional event in France exclusively dedicated to make-up. The two-day event attracted 1,400 visitors from all distribution channels.

“The world of cosmetics now knows that Quadpack is about more than just skincare,” concludes Lenglart.

Dazzling design for teenage skincare range Harmoni’s Kiss

26/07/2010 10:09:44

No pollutants. Just pure, beautiful ingredients. Harmoni’s Kiss’ organic skincare products rely on Yonwoo airless packs which protect them from outside contaminants and help maintain their integrity without the need for preservatives or other artificial additives.

All products from this cosmetics company are Australian Certified Organic and cruelty-free (no animal testing). In addition, many are certified by the Biological Farmers of Australia, as well as eco-friendly, thanks to their recyclable, bespoke packaging.

Developed by Quadpack, Harmoni’s Kiss’ vibrant collection of airless packs is designed to appeal to its target audience of teenage girls. Decorated in the brand’s dazzling pink tones, the range features a tube, spray pack, deodorant and airless PP jumbo and slimline packs with a 100% recyclable carton cap.

Australian Operations Director Jason Smith says: “Harmoni’s Kiss have tapped into a gap in the market. They had a clear brand vision and worked closely with us to realise it in terms of packaging. The result is something new and entirely different. They have made the cap the centrepiece of the design, with stunning effect. We were all rapt at how it came out.”

Stylish bespoke jars for Sensilis skincare range

08/06/2010 11:26:03

Quadpack develops stylish bespoke jars for Sensilis skincare range

Spanish pharmaceutical company Dermofarm has sourced a high-quality, custom-moulded jar from Quadpack for its Sensilis anti-ageing skincare range. The jar is used for the Sensilis Glacier Essence (Deep Hydrating Cream), Supreme Daylight (Caviar Anti-Ageing Cream) and Eternalist (Nourishing and Re-Densifying Cream and Eye Cream) products.

When Dermofarm initially contacted Quadpack, it had a clear aesthetic brief: it wanted a transparent jar with the sophisticated appearance of glass, but made of break-resistant plastic.

Quadpack came up with a stylish thick-walled acrylic jar, with straight sides and a frosted concave inside well, visible from the outside. A range of plastic materials are used in the construction of the jars, with high-resistance PETG deployed for the most sensitive formulas. The decoration is simple yet elegant: the Sensilis logo appears discretely debossed in the black-coloured cap, while the jar features one-colour serigraphy.

As Dermofarm’s trusted packaging provider, Quadpack took care of the design, sourcing, manufacture and delivery of the new jars, to meet not only its creative brief, but also its production deadlines in the run-up to the launch.

Founded in 1972 and now owned by the Italian Ganassini Group, Dermofarm develops a number of cosmetics brands built around emotional values. Besides Sensilis, Dermofarm also owns the Comodynes Convenient Cosmetics, Cumlaude and Axovital brands.

Luxefoil tube offers powerful protection for delicate formulas

08/06/2010 10:45:54

Luxefoil tube offers powerful protection for delicate formulas

Airless tube for Cosmo Laboratories' anti-ageing hand cream

08/06/2010 10:20:08

Airless tube for Cosmo Laboratories’ anti-ageing hand cream

Cosmo Laboratories has chosen to marry airless technology with a tube pack for its Hand Revitalizer with Nutricomplex®. The Italian company dedicates particular attention to its containers; they must be practical to use and pleasing to the eye, but must avoid contamination of the product once opened. Airless packs are therefore used for the majority of its products.

For its Hand Revitalizer with Nutricomplex®, it wanted an airless container with an ergonomic design that fitted comfortably in cosmetic bags and hand bags. Quadpack came up with a Yonwoo airless tube. In line with Cosmo Laboratories’ exacting demands, the tubes are attractive, hygienic and easy to handle, enabling the correct amount of product to be released regardless of the pressure applied.

Ideal for delicate formulas, the tubes keep the bulk free from contact with air, as well as skin, eliminating the risk of external contamination. Pump technology avoids back-flow seepage and simultaneously avoids wastage. Its vacuum pump action ensures that all product is used – no need to cut open the pack to reach the last of the cream.

With multiple decoration options available, Cosmo Laboratories chose for a subtle yet seductive mix of pastel tints and silver metallised print in coherence with its brand.

Dual-chamber Yonwoo dispenser for Biotherm Age Fitness Elastic

03/06/2010 13:54:00

Dual-chamber Yonwoo dispenser for Biotherm Age Fitness Elastic

Biotherm Age Fitness Elastic is a double-action skin treatment now housed in a Yonwoo airless pack featuring twin chambers. The new pack is heavier and stronger, with a higher perceived value and excellent compatibility thanks to its polypropylene composition.

Age Fitness Elastic is designed to reduce the signs of ageing using shape memory technology. With age, skin loses what is called its ‘shape memory’: its capacity to regain its original form. Age Fitness Elastic applies bounce-back cream and tensing serum to help restore the skin’s elasticity.

Quadpack Global Account Manager Latifa Dahbi says: “This combination of cream and serum made Yonwoo’s PP dual-chamber airless pack ideal for Biotherm Age Fitness Elastic. The pack releases both products in a single pump action. They are mixed at the point of exit, without any contamination of the products inside. What’s more, the PP pack offers good compatibility with both the serum and the cream.”

The two 15ml chambers enable the two products to be stored separately and dispensed together in equal volumes. As an airless pack, it offers greater protection against oxidation and environmental contaminants than conventional pumps.

Biotherm Age Fitness Elastic is available in two versions, for dry and normal / combination skin.

Biotherm is a L’Oréal brand.

Shaping the future at exclusive L'Oréal innovation forum

03/06/2010 13:47:43

Shaping the future at exclusive L’Oréal innovation forum

Quadpack proudly participated at L’Oréal’s inaugural innovation forum at its headquarters in Clichy, France, on 7 and 8 April. As one of five hand-picked suppliers, Quadpack presented a number of packaging innovations to L’Oréal’s top decision-makers, including CEO Mr Jean-Paul Agon, over the course of the event.

Dubbed ‘Cherry Pack’, the event quickly and efficiently exposed L’Oréal’s purchasing, packaging and marketing heads to cutting-edge innovations from selected international suppliers. Besides strengthening relations with its key suppliers, the event aimed to establish a differentiated offering which would anticipate consumer expectations.

“It is a privilege to have been selected to exhibit at Cherry Pack,” says Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves. “It was a marvellous opportunity to get direct feedback from senior marketing people, as well as purchasing and packaging managers.”

Overall, a hundred packaging innovations were presented to some 350 people, including members of L’Oréal general management, R&D teams and international directors responsible for brands accounting for 85% of the group’s turnover. Quadpack unveiled 15 innovations of which no less than nine were selected for development by L’Oréal.

New Italian office marks Quadpack's push into colour cosmetics

03/06/2010 13:46:51

New Italian office marks Quadpack’s push into colour cosmetics

Quadpack has consolidated its presence in Italy with the establishment of Quadpack Italy srl and the appointment of an experienced Operations Manager. While already active in the Italian market, the new sourcing and sales office in Milan is the first part of our long-term strategy to enter the colour cosmetics market.

“Italy is known as the ‘Home of colour cosmetics’,” explains Area Sales Manager Giorgio Cassanmagnago. “The Italian market has enormous opportunities for Quadpack. House brands have not yet taken off in this region. We plan to promote this relatively new concept to supermarket chains and other retailers who can benefit from having their very own brand.. We will also work to forge strong relationships with private-label make-up manufacturers. There is a lot of local competition but we expect to prove ourselves to be a reliable and professional supplier.”

Giorgio heads up the five-strong Italian team, which now includes Giuseppe di Bernardo in the newly-created post of Operations Manager. Giuseppe’s impressive track record includes quality and technical experience at leading companies including Procter & Gamble, Beiersdorf and most recently Art Cosmetics.

Quadpack market intelligence indicates that Italy will be one of the fastest-growing regions in Europe over the next two years. We expect the Italian operation to grow to five million Euros within its first year, giving the company as a whole a strategic base with close links to the world’s premium source of colour cosmetics.

Striking airless bottle: Yonwoo show bottle

30/03/2010 07:20:44

Striking airless bottle ideal for high-end cosmetic treatments

New Atache packs

30/03/2010 07:11:07

New Atache packs put science at the service of beauty

Atache Scientific Cosmetic strives to put science at the service of beauty. In the case of its exclusive antioxidant formula C VITAL, it developed a fresh new image that reflected the brand’s two key actions: neutralising the effects of free radicals and rejuvenating the skin using pure vitamin C.

The new packs needed to embody the dual qualities of technology and aesthetics. Yonwoo’s patented bottles fitted in perfectly with the corporate philosophy, offering airless technology, which protects the product from contamination, housed in an elegant range of packs.

Atache’s Vital Age Retinol Wrinkle Attack serum is now newly available in a larger jar containing 14 additional age-defying pearls. The frosted jar emulates the ‘soft focus’ effect the product works to produce on skin. It features a square shape, thick-walled plastic and a silver flush cap.

While both ranges are contained in standard packs, the effect is one of high perceived value. Much effort was dedicated to the decoration, with impressive results.

Come and meet us at Cosmoprof!

30/03/2010 07:00:29

Come and meet us at Cosmoprof!

You are warmly invited to come and meet the Quadpack team at our Stand C55 D56, Hall 19, at the Cosmoprof exhibition from 15-18 April in Bologna, Italy. This year, we will be launching a range of airless Yonwoo products, including the Show bottle, Econo pack and Luxefoil tubes. We will also show for the first time an innovative thermo-therapy corrector stick from Medicon. Bespoke and standard packs from Klorane and Atache Scientific Cosmetic will also be on display.

The Yonwoo Luxefoil tube features three layers; a printable PP outer layer, a PCTA central layer and an aluminium inner layer which acts as a barrier to light, gas and steam, protecting formulas sensitive to light and oxidation. Luxefoil tubes can be supplied with an airless pump or with a range of standard caps. Decoration options include metallic-effect colouring, screenprinting and offset printing.

We will be exhibiting two diverse Yonwoo airless packs: the high-end Show bottle and the mass-market Econo pack. More details on these later in this newsletter.

Medicon’s CLEANE thermo corrector will have its first public showing on the Quadpack stand. This battery-operated standard pack uses advanced blue light technology to treat skin imperfections. Housed in a cylindrical pack with an on-off switch, the travel-sized device also refines and regulates skin.

Pierre Fabre’s new Klorane well-pump, featured in our last newsletter, will be displayed on our stand. Featuring a tamper-evident cap, it allows one-handed use of the product, while preventing contamination and eliminating waste. Atache’s airless C VITAL bottles, marrying high-tech functionality with an attractive presentation, will also be shown. For more details on this range, read the dedicated news item in this issue.

With so many innovations on display, make sure you drop by our stand during your visit to Cosmoprof!

Quadpack France expands its operation

30/03/2010 06:59:36

Quadpack France expands its operations

Guerlain, Calvin Klein and Clarins have a new neighbour in Chartres. Quadpack France is moving into new offices following its substantial growth over the past year. Measuring 310m2, the new building has ready access to warehousing facilities increasingly demanded by Quadpack customers.

“The French operation has doubled its turnover and we expect further growth during 2010. The new building has plenty of room for new people to come on board,” says Philippe Lenglart, Director and Co-Founder of Quadpack.

Our new French headquarters are located in the heart of ‘Cosmetic Valley’, a leading worldwide centre for resources in perfumes and cosmetics situated south-west of Paris. The building houses some impressive facilities, including a conference room fitted with the latest AV equipment and a fully-equipped package test laboratory.

The dedicated lab is staffed by trained technicians who carry out extensive package test procedures to ensure compliance with client requirements.

Warehousing facilities are available for the first time. Philippe explains: “Our larger customers often request local storage facilities that allow us to supply to agreed schedules on a just in time basis. They will find our new offices a convenient distribution point.”

Quadpack France also plans to work closely with the nearby packaging school, lending its expertise to help coach future industry professionals.

You can contact Quadpack France on tel. +33 (0)2 37 30 73 41, fax +33 (0)2 37 30 83 33 or email info@fr.quadpack.net.

New airless pack label

30/03/2010 06:58:35

New airless pack label to act as quality guarantee

The Airless Pack Association (APA) is laying the foundations for the creation of a genuine airless label. Founded in 2008, the APA gathers five of the main global producers of airless dispensers: Lablabo, Lumson, Megaplast, Rexam,Quadpack / Yonwoo.

APA treasurer and Quadpack Group Marketing Director Gérard Perrin says: “With a health-conscious consumer base demanding natural products, the attraction of airless delivery systems is clear. They protect sensitive formulas by keeping air and contaminants out, they enable less use of preservatives and their non-aggressive actuation is free of harmful gases. Their ability to dispense all of the product without waste also appeals to a crisis-stricken market.”

Reports estimate the airless market in Europe alone to double in the next five years. With many new suppliers bound to come on board, the range of airless dispensers is set to multiply.

“The forecasted rise in the number of airless packs makes the development of a quality label all the more salient,” says Perrin. “The APA will create a label that consumers can rely on as a guarantee that an airless design complies with APA specifications.”

The APA aims to develop the global market for airless products, highlighting the advantages of airless dispensers for the packaging and preservation of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food products. Visit www.airlesspackassociation.com for more information.

Econo: airless technology for low-cost applications

30/03/2010 04:45:18

Airless technology is now a viable proposition for mass-market cosmetics and body care ranges.

New low-cost airless syringe features smart medical look

11/03/2010 09:55:46

As exclusive Yonwoo distributor, Quadpack is introducing another airless innovation: the Yonwoo 10ml airless PP syringe. The eco-friendly syringe is entirely recyclable and features a medically-inspired design.

Klorane make-up remover

23/02/2010 02:30:28

French pharmaceutical giant Pierre Fabre has chosen Quadpack’s well-pump system for its Klorane brand. The innovative pump, specifically designed for delicate formulas, is being used for the Klorane Smoothing make-up remover with cornflower water. Featuring a tamper-evident cap, it allows one-handed use of the product, while preventing contamination and eliminating waste.

Pierre Fabre approached Quadpack France for a solution for the Klorane Institute’s sensitive cosmetics formula. Due to the sensitive nature of the product, it needed a delivery system that prevented contamination. Single-handed usage was essential for ease of use, keeping one hand free to keep hair out of the way.

Quadpack’s atmospheric well pump fulfilled all requirements and more. It features a flip-top lid and push-down dispenser. Pressing down on the saucer with a cotton wool pad eliminates direct contact with the product while keeping hands clean and dry. Its one-way valve further prevents product contamination caused by seepage.

As an additional benefit, the vertical-action valve also features a concave actuator which allows all product to be used without waste. The pump components are made from recyclable polypropylene and can be used without concern for compatibility issues.

Glass jars become a Quadpack best-seller

22/02/2010 11:02:37

Glass is becoming one of Quadpack’s best-selling products. Glass jars in particular were the fastest-growing category of 2009 and the second-biggest seller after airless pumps.

Perrin to help Quadpack prepare for global expansion

22/02/2010 10:56:19

Perrin to help Quadpack prepare for global expansion

Marketing veteran Gérard Perrin has joined Quadpack as Group Marketing Director to help coordinate the company’s global sales and marketing strategy. His mission is to consolidate the marketing efforts of Quadpack sales teams in five countries and help get the company into shape for future growth.

Gérard’s impressive resume includes 28 years at Calmar (MeadWestvaco), where he was Vice President for Global Innovation and Marketing. He is also Treasurer of the Airless Association which counts Quadpack as a member.

“It is a great time to be joining Quadpack,” says Gérard. “While international, it is still a human-sized organisation with great people resources. And as representative of Yonwoo, a company with the best record in quality and innovation in airless systems, Quadpack is active in a field with enormous growth potential. Hygiene and health concerns are leading cosmetics companies to turn to solutions which reduce the use of preservatives and contaminants. Airless systems are the simplest and fastest way to achieve that.”

Quadpack CEO Tim Eaves says: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract such a heavyweight in the field of dispensing technology. Gérard is perfectly qualified to help Quadpack reach the next stage of its growth cycle. I am thrilled to have him on board.”

Gérard is also Treasurer of the BeautyFull Club, a professional trade association for cosmetics and fragrance in France. He speaks French, German, English and Spanish.

Quadpack streamlines global business processes

22/02/2010 10:55:37

Quadpack streamlines global business processes

The Quadpack group is sharper, more efficient and more streamlined than ever before. The worldwide implementation of SAP enterprise software at all of our offices provides us with a common platform to conduct our business processes, with knock-on benefits for clients and partners alike.

Smoother operations are already evident as our international offices access the same information in the same format using the same tool. Management information can now be extracted on current status as well as opportunities, enabling more focused strategic business decisions.

Chelo Fernandez, project leader of the SAP operation, emphasises the effect on team work. “Our employees can share knowledge, information and expertise more easily. We now enjoy greater transparency across the enterprise, which will enhance collaborative product development.”

From a client perspective, all Quadpack marketing messages are consistent, providing a uniform view of the enterprise. Our blue chip clients will notice a more streamlined service across their international offices, as our business processes fit in seamlessly with theirs, whatever country they are in.

Looking ahead, plans are in place to leverage Quadpack’s central information repository to create a portal for clients and partners. This will be designed to enable users to check the status of their account, as well as providing an additional feedback channel.

For the time being, however, Chelo comments: “SAP is the tool that will allow us to reach new heights in terms of customer service. Its guarantee of operational efficiency translates into a guarantee of quality to our clients.”

Quadpack France went live this month, completing the two year-long roll-out across the group.

Unblemished record in quality management

22/02/2010 10:55:12

Unblemished record in quality management

We are pleased to report that our ISO quality management certification has been renewed, bringing us up to date with the new revisions of ISO 9001:2008.

“This is a proud achievement, and one which validates company standards for quality, efficiency and transparency,” says Tim Eaves, Quadpack CEO. “Many of our major clients operate the same quality management system and our renewed certification, along with our implementation of SAP, helps keep our business cultures in sync.”

ISO 9001:2008 specifies requirements for a quality management system through adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. The system includes processes for continual improvement and helps Quadpack maintain operational efficiency.

Quadpack first achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2007 in Spain. The revision and renewals process proceeded smoothly and without incident.

The company is now planning to bring the rest of the Group in line with ISO standards. The roll-out of SAP software across the enterprise is the first step towards that goal, ensuring that the same working practices are in force at all international subsidiaries.

Quadpack Group sales figures defy crisis

29/01/2010 02:05:10

Quadpack Group sales figures defy crisis

Quadpack starts the new year with renewed energy, having left 2009 on a high note. Year-end figures show sales up 27 per cent last year, in spite of the global economic downturn. Our French and Australian operations have been most successful, doubling sales compared to 2008. Quadpack Spain and Italy have also done particularly well. The group as a whole enjoyed a healthy turnover of around €19m.

Group CEO Tim Eaves believes this growth is thanks to the group’s diversification into new markets. “Our traditional market is at the prestige end, developing luxury bespoke packaging for high-profile cosmetics companies. Now, however, three of our major clients are supermarket chains with in-house ranges for body care, skin treatment and cosmetics.”

Besides bespoke primary packaging, Quadpack introduced mass market and ‘masstige’ products last year, including secondary packaging. We now also offer a range of attractive, off-the-shelf collections ideal for house brand product ranges. These new product offerings have helped boost sales and win clients in new sectors, including a number of well-known retailers.

“We are delighted to welcome these major players as our clients,” says Tim. “Of course we remain thankful for the loyalty of our traditional customer base who continue to trust us with their packaging needs. We will keep working hard to ensure that the quality of our products and services surpasses itself year after year.”

Video conferencing speeds time-to-market

29/01/2010 02:04:23

Video conferencing speeds time-to-market

State-of-the-art video conferencing equipment has been installed across Quadpack offices worldwide. With 12 offices in 10 countries, the new facility will enhance inter-office collaboration, as well as open up a whole new channel of communications with clients. What’s more, it will have a significant impact on product development.

Quadpack works closely with Asian manufacturers like Yonwoo to bring high-quality packaging solutions to Western companies at competitive prices and with a fast turnaround. The €50,000 equipment provides our project management personnel with instant visuals of a product in high definition during all stages of development and manufacture. This enables uninterrupted quality control in real time and shortens turnaround times as physical presence is no longer required at every stage. Less postage and travel also reduces our and our clients’ carbon footprint.

Clients, too, now have the opportunity to visit any Quadpack office where they can use the conferencing equipment to view their product remotely as it progresses, for instant comment and approval, cutting time-to-market even further.

Fostering a team spirit already prevalent, Quadpack staff in Spain, France, UK, Germany, Italy and Asia can now work together face to face, while those clients who have video conferencing facilities in place are also encouraged to take advantage. Communicating with Quadpack via this high-tech equipment enables all parties to benefit from the time and cost savings it brings, while accelerating development and boosting our collective competitive edge.

Body and spirit: a new venture into bags and accessories

29/01/2010 02:03:55

Body and... spirit: a new venture into bags and accessories

Cosmetics companies looking for that special GWP (gift with purchase) to boost sales or for a new product launch can now look to Quadpack. Spirit is a newly-acquired venture headed up by former Quadpack partner Jeremy Garrard.

Spirit offers a variety of stitch-and-sew bags (cosmetic, brush, clutch, tote, travellers, wash bags, etc) and clothing (dressing gowns, slippers, etc), as well as beauty and spa accessories (muslins, brushes, manicure sets, mirrors, etc).

“Spirit is a natural progression from my packaging development work at Quadpack,” says Jeremy. “Body care, skin treatment and cosmetics ranges often come accompanied by bags and accessories. They are attractive little luxuries that can help encourage sales. Stylish cosmetic bags filled with miniatures, for example, are a tempting, affordable introduction to a new product range.”

Spirit products are ideal for product launches, sales campaigns, product repositioning exercises and special events such as Christmas or Mother’s Day. Please contact your local Quadpack office for more information.

Pod Puraceuticals

21/12/2009 08:54:17

Australian owned Pod Puraceuticals have recently launched their range of natural cosmeceutical products in Quadpack packaging. POD have used the Yonwoo Jumbo airless and PP solid series as well as tubes to show a natural and clean look for their products.

To find out more about POD please check their website- www.podpuraceuticals.com

Quadpack Australia is moving

01/12/2009 08:14:01

Quadpack Australia is moving to bigger office
We are delighted to inform you that Quadpack Australia is moving its head office to bigger office in South Yarra, Victoria. Our young and dynamic team is responsible for supporting an increasing number of customers both in the Australian and New Zealand markets offering a large range of packs either standards or customised. QP Australia was established nearly 3 years ago and offers every day an increasing number of packaging solutions to Australian and New Zealand markets.

Quadpack Australia
Suite 1012, 9 Yarra St
South Yarra, Victoria, 3141, Australia.
Phone +61 (0)3 9008 5599 / Fax +61(0)3 9008 5596
Contact : Jason Smith

Luxepack Monaco exhibition

13/11/2009 10:29:43

Luxepack Monaco, a truly unique exhibition focusing on the cream of the Luxury Packaging Industry opened on October 21st and ran until the 23rd. As ever Quadpack were there to showcase a number of our latest launches, including the Chanel customised airless, the Klorane Soothing Make-up Remover, the L’Oreal Keraskin Lift, Professional from Laboratoire Filorga and Six from Marionnaud.

As well as displaying finished packs, we also presented a range of standard items including the latest innovations. The refill airless collection attracted a huge amount of interest from exhibition-goers interested in its sustainability packaging credentials, whilst some of the new cosmeceutical packs including the syringe were very popular too.

It was also a fantastic opportunity to introduce the latest Yonwoo standard airless designs, including the Jumbo Bulge collection and Pot range.

Quadpack presented the latest developments from 6 strategic countries, including France, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain and Australia to highlight the international scope of the group.

SIX

07/10/2009 16:10:16

To develop this bespoke jar which contains SIX formulas , Quadpack Containing beauty worked on 6 packaging issues:
- a specific mould with an egg shape
- compatible materials to fit various formulas
- an oriented closure of the jar for oriented decoration
- a weighted hood
- 6 decorations for 6 formulas
- A total cooperation with the customer for a state-of-the-art result

Soto-Skin

02/10/2009 12:03:17

Quadpack supplied a wide range of Yonwoo patented airless containers (airless up & down, rim based and jar) as well as a tube to create this new organic skin care beauty range-Soto Skin.

Airless technology is ideal for organic formulas as it protects the bulk against air contamination.

The decoration of the Soto Skin range also completed by Yonwoo and Quadpack is a very innovative and modern design for a natural skincare range.

Filorga

17/09/2009 09:50:47

To reinforce the credibility of an efficient formula, the innovative, “medical style” design of this range means it would not look out of place in cosmetic surgeries or health clinics. The collection is made up of standard QP packs including: A unique, refillable, airless syringe, airless containers, airless tubes and BMB dip tube packs. The simple and sophisticated decoration mirrors the appearance of respected, medical and treatment products.

Quadpack at Sydney International Exhibition

03/09/2009 15:25:05

Quadpack Australia was present at the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo on August 8th and 9th.

Jason Smith and Pippa Bell were delighted to receive a great number of customers as well as meeting more than 60 new potential buyers interested in Quadpack large range of packs either standards or customised.

The dynamism of Quadpack Australia team can be seen in the increasing number of contacts obtained this year. QP Australia was created 2 years ago and offers every day an increasing number of packaging solutions to Australian local market.

Dual construction jar

09/06/2009 07:38:33

A dual construction jar collection for a luxury product range.

Pure & Green Organics

02/06/2009 09:51:12

QP Australia have successfully delivered the first order of the YW natural packaging in the world. Our client Pure & Green Organics are a certified organic product provider and are extremely ethically and environmentally conscious. The PCR paper cap and PP airless packaging have given them the eco driven look as well as using eco friendly packaging. We have provided Pure & Green with the 30ml, 50ml and 100ml jumbo versions which has upgraded their packaging to reflect their position in the market. We expect more orders to come for this packaging as our clients look for the best environmentally packaging available.

Worldstar Packaging award for Nude

18/02/2009 15:47:34

Worldstar Packaging Award, Health and Beauty category for Nude brand packaging Collection developed by Quadpack UK Ltd

After winning the Benchmark Award in 2007, the gold Starpack award in May 2008, Nude’s bespoke packaging collection, developed by Quadpack wins the Worldstar Packaging Award.

The structures and geometry were originally inspired by the logo, using similar curves from the letter forms. A holistic approach was taken, ensuring that all aspects were closely linked in order to produce a strong and striking brand identity. The smooth, flawless surface was inspired by pebbles and their minimal, natural, organic qualities.

Technically this project took a different challenge because of the difference in the packs and the 20 custom tools across 3 different countries.

Jumbo Boston Round

15/01/2009 09:31:41

This easy top-filling 30ml Jumbo airless pack with new actuator and cap is made from polypropylene to combine excellent product compatibility with an economical cost.

Suncare 360º innovative airless tube

16/12/2008 11:42:22

Innovative 360º airless tube for sun application Bloom cosmetics has just launched this new user-friendly sun product which can be used in any position being packed in an airless tube. It is available in 40ml with a pump dispenser specially developed to cope with 30 SPF sun formula.

Jupiter Collection

11/12/2008 15:57:43

Jupiter Collection

Airless POT

11/12/2008 09:10:10

30ml Pot is a rounded polypropylene airless container combining excellent product compatibility and design requirements. Its 0.15ml dosage pump corresponds to 30ml standard make-up and cosmetic packs.

Carina Collection

04/12/2008 14:36:06

This make up collection composed of a variety of square packs is ideal to present a full colour range composed of a lipstick and various compacts for eye and facial make-up formulas.

Quadpack prestige packaging solutions to face sustainability challenges

04/11/2008 16:09:38

Quadpack Prestige Packaging Solutions to face sustainability challenges

Sustainability has grown from a fashionable concept some years ago to a real market trend on the packaging market. More and more consumers ask for natural cosmetics and packaging and are aware of the necessity to use recyclable or recycled packs. This trend affects all market segments: mass, masstige and prestige brands are all eager to find solutions for this challenge.

As a prestige packaging solutions supplier, Quadpack is offering different options to this new market trend:

“Post Industrial” recycled packages were launched on the market last summer with Nude Skincare, a new range of eco-friendly, all natural face and body products. Quadpack worked with their strategic manufacturing partners based in Europe and Asia to develop the exciting range of packs. The collection of 7 packs comprises bespoke bottles & closures (30 and 200ml), personalized jars (10, 75 and 200ml) and sophisticated customized airless packs (15 and 40ml) for sensitive formulas. As a result Quadpack and Nude won the Gold Award for Best Cosmetics and Toiletry Design earlier this year at the Starpack Awards…. “these beautifully effective and minimal packs reflect the natural beauty product” and “a significant effort has been put in to delivering a unique look and feel including materials development and finishes”, commented the judges. Quadpack and Nude have been working towards increasing the content of recycled raw materials. An efficient partnership for a successful cosmetic launch.

After this great success, Quadpack has been working on various Recycled or Post Consumer Recycled packaging options which will be presented at Cosmeeting and Luxepack:

- New products like Yonwoo natural package collections in polypropylene and carton board

- Use of recyclable materials….new dual chamber pack has been developed for environmentally friendly consumers with polypropylene for easy recycling purposes.

- Pack with material allowed for the ECOCERT finished product certification. For example, QP offers PETG jars to substitute SAN or PMMA material keeping high transparency properties, all carton caps on airless jumbo and slim jumbo Natural Package …

Post Consumer Recycled packs are also being development by Quadpack. PCR is an end product that has completed its cycle as a consumer item and would otherwise have been disposed of as a solid waste. It includes recyclables collected in commercial and residential recycling programs such as office paper, cardboard, aluminium cans, plastics and metals. Quadpack standard or custom PCR range originated from a self managed closed loop recycling operation is composed of various pack options:

- PCR bottles & jars out of PET material from 10 to 100% PCR with functionally results comparable to virgin material.

- PCR cylindrical and oval tubes out of PE with 30% PCR content and functionality results comparable to virgin material.

Other ways of reducing environmental impact include reducing pack weight, minimising leftovers of product in the pack and reducing the amount of preservative in the formula. Airless packs are the ideal alternative to answer these requirements and Quadpack being the exclusive distributor of Yonwoo with a clear expertise in airless technology is offering the best alternative on the cosmetic market.

Contact: Muriel Lesbros – Marketing Consultant

muriel.lesbros@es.quadpack.net

Quadpack Ltd / www.quadpack.net

Tel: +34 935 322 790 / Fax: +34 935 322 791

Release date: October/ 2008

Diamond Drops

04/11/2008 12:38:06

This formula was designed by Natura bisse to illuminate the skin and offer a tensor effect.

Quadpack 50ml airless container with aluminium sheath, metalized shoulder and a personalised cap embossed with Natura bisse logo is the ideal pack for diamond drops.

Or Blanc

04/11/2008 12:37:33

Available in perfumery shops in Spain, Or Blanc fragrances were developed by Quadpack offering a glass personalized bottle.

For the masculine version, Quadpack constructed a 6 cavity mould reproducing an existing model whereas the feminine version was entirely designed by Quadpack from a draft drawing.

With an experienced team of glass product developers, Quadpack can now propose glass bottles and jars ideal for perfumery and cosmetic products.

Platinum

04/11/2008 12:36:57

Instant Beauty Platinum is the ideal formula for illuminated skin. Quadpack de 30ml airless pack was carefully selected by our customer to contain the formula.

Available in : 15, 30 y 50 ml

Capacidades disponibles: 15, 30 y 50 ml.

Jumbo Natural Package

04/11/2008 11:41:35

For brands keen to promote a natural feel to their products Yonwoo has launched the first range of airless containers with carton sleeved caps.

Tensolift Neck Cream

11/07/2008 10:20:09

This personalized Quadpack designed & developed jar was selected by Natura Bissé to compliment a range of personalised airless bottles.

With a 50ml capacity and conical thick-walled outer complimented by an aluminium sheathed cap, this jar is ideal for premium skin care applications.

Vit C Skeyndor

11/07/2008 10:19:17

Skeyndor selected this attractive 15ml standard airless pack their VIT C product. The high vitamin C content poses no problems for our strong CV pump and robust SAN container.

The ultra-transparent polycarbonate cap provides attractive and unbreakable protection for the aluminium sheathed pump assembly.

Rebul Kosmetik

11/07/2008 10:17:45

Quadpack Turkey has developed a 50ml square bottle for the company Rebul Kozmetik to launch a new poetic product range aimed at women in International markets.

The range will shortly include a 100ml bottle. Three trendy flavours, Jasmine, Rose & Cassis, Amber & Vanilla, carefully selected by a team of testers, were chosen for the market introduction.

The classical shape of the square bottle together with the surlyn cap and a traditional shaped label were specially design to create a romantic image for the brand.

This modern designed Quadpack glass bottle collection, which included 15, 50 & 100 ml is suitable to any perfumery application. It offers the possibility to develop a complete perfumery range:

-15 ml format for promotional kits -50 ml and 100 ml, 2 usual formats on the shelves

Sample packs could also be available on request.

Quadpack, is showing once again, its ability to supply perfumery packs which correspond to its customer needs.

Elixir

11/07/2008 10:16:29

Exciting new dual-structure airless pump container with innovative retractable actuator.

A simple twist of the pump body is all that is required to raise the actuator and dispense product.

Also available in 15, 30 and 50ml

Phyris Aqua Sensation Flash

11/07/2008 10:15:50

This attractive semi-oval airless pump AS15-SO container with eye-catching appeal was selected by Dr Grandel for Aqua sensation Phyris.

A hot stamped gold line on the cap and bottle make it look like a jewel! This pack is also available in 30, 40 and 50ml.

Elixir de peau

11/07/2008 10:15:01

Yonwoo's unique airless technology has been packed in to an elegant slim-line container with an easy push-button actuator.

A fusion of flow pen and airless technologies probably makes this a world first. Made in dual structure PP gives good inert properties. There is a twist lockable actuator.

The whole pack can be screen printed, hot-stamped, spray coated, or heat transfer decorated. This is why Elexir de Peau was launched on the market with this innovative pack exclusively distributed by Quadpack in Europe.

Nude Skin

11/07/2008 10:13:40

After winning a prestigious Benchmark Award in the Toiletries and Cosmetics category at end of last year, the Nude Skincare collection developed by Quadpack was once again recognised at the Starpack Industry Awards 2008.

The range won the Gold Award for the Best Cosmetics and Toiletries Design – awarded for best new brand design launched in 2007/2008 for the category.

Quadpack worked with their strategic manufacturing partners based in Europe and Asia to develop the exciting range of personalised packs designed exclusively for Nude by London-based Pearlfisher Design. To promote the new line of products Quadpack also developed two sizes of mini-elliptical PE tubes in 1.5ml and 3ml capacities.

Quadpack and Nude are working towards the use of biodegradable packaging materials or the increase of the content of recycled raw materials.

Blift 2

11/07/2008 10:13:33

B Lift chose this revolutionary Quadpack dual chamber airless pack to dispense 2 separate formulas. This pack is offered in two versions; one that mixes the bulk on dispensing and the other that allows the two products to be dispensed separately.

The transparent SAN outer allows multiple decoration options and the two PP inner chambers provide a high degree of product compatibility and security.

This pack is ideal for dual use products such as Night & Day creams, Self Tan products, Eye & Lip contour treatments, Serum & Cream treatments.

Inhibit Tensolift

11/07/2008 10:12:53

This bespoke airless pack was specially developed by Quadpack for Natura Bissé, a leading player in the premium skin care market.

The extremely viscous nature of the product required the use our Yonwoo CV airless pump. A cylindrical PP airless bottle is encased within a bell-shaped spray coated outer cover with an attractive UV metalized base.

Bespoke packs are the best way of creating clear brand definition. Quadpack engineers are expert at designing and developing such distinctive solutions.

Nude won the Starpack awards

11/07/2008 09:23:55

Quadpack UK wins Gold Award for Best Cosmetics and Toiletries Design at the prestigious Starpack Industry Awards

After winning a prestigious Benchmark Award in the Toiletries and Cosmetics category at end of last year, the Nude Skincare collection developed by Quadpack was once again feted at the Starpack Industry Awards 2008. The range won the gold award for the Best Cosmetics and Toiletries Design – awarded for best new brand design launched in 2007/2008 for the category.

Nude Skincare is a new range of eco-friendly, all natural face and body products. The design and execution takes the nude idea to its logical conclusion, communicating simplicity and purity with a pared-down, minimal look and feel. “These beautifully effective and minimal packs reflect the natural beauty product” and “a significant effort has been put in to delivering a unique look and feel including materials development and finishes”, commented the judges.

Violaine Bargues from Nude and Quadpack Managing Director, Jeremy Garrard collected the prize at the glitzy award ceremony held at Café Royal in central London on May 22nd 2008. “We have worked together for the past 7 years with Violaine and the last 18 months creating the Nude range was a great experience for Quadpack. An added challenge was to use sustainable packaging in the range, a new concept in the cosmetic packaging industry”

Quadpack worked with their strategic manufacturing partners based in Europe and Asia to develop the exciting range of packs. The airless packs, blow moulded bottles, pumps, closures, injection moulded jars and tubes were produced to London agency Pearlfisher’s design. To promote the new line of products Quadpack also developed two sizes of mini-elliptical PE tubes in 1.5ml and 3ml capacities.

Quadpack and Nude are working towards the use of biodegradable packaging materials or the increase of the content of recycled raw materials.

Nude won the Benchmarks Awards

11/07/2008 09:15:50

Developed by QUADPACK, Nude skincare by Pearlfisher wins the Benchmarks Awards 2007 in the Toiletries and Cosmetics category

The award-winning new collection from Nude Skincare, with packaging developed by Quadpack, is a new range of eco-friendly, all-natural face and body products. The collection of 7 packs comprises bespoke bottles & closures (30 and 200ml), personalised jars (10, 75 and 200ml) and sophisticated customised airless packs (15 and 40ml) for sensitive formulas.

To promote the new line of products Quadpack also developed two sizes of mini elliptical PE tubes in 1.5ml and 3ml capacities.

The design, which takes the nude idea to its logical conclusion, communicates simplicity and purity with a pared-down, minimalistic look and feel with low environmental impact.

To accomplish this challenging brief, Quadpack undertook the technical development and project management of over 20 custom moulds.

Through this exciting new collection, Quadpack again shows itself to be the ideal packaging solution provider for creative and innovative consumer brand owners.

David ZHOU appointed at Quadpack China

11/07/2008 09:06:47

David Zhou has been appointed Manager of Quadpack’s Sourcing office in Shanghai. He started with Quadpack on the 1^st of July and was welcomed by all the board members, Tim Eaves, Jeremy Garrard and Philippe Lenglart who travelled to Shanghai for this occasion.

David is 35 years old and has worked extensively in the cosmetics packaging market both in production and sales roles. His experience and knowledge of the Chinese market will further strengthen Quadpack China’s 6 person sourcing team and help us to continuously build a strong and reliable supply organisation in China. “In the 3 years we have operated in China, we have all learnt a great deal about the vast opportunities that exist here” says Tim Eaves “David’s appointment will allow us to take full advantage of these opportunities whilst further developing our sourcing, development and Quality Assurance activities

UP & DOWN TWISTING SERIES

21/06/2008 14:46:31

A unique dual structure airless pump system with retractable actuator.

Air tight compact

21/06/2008 14:46:31

Innovative air-tight compact: Specially conceived to remain air-tight when closed, this new pack will avoid moisture loss.

10ml AIRLESS PEN

21/06/2008 14:46:31

Yonwoo's unique airless technology has been packed in to an elegant slim-line container with an easy push-button actuator. A fusion of flow pen and airless technologies probably makes this a world first.

TWIN CHAMBER AIRLESS

21/06/2008 14:46:31

This twin chamber airless has two chambers allowing two products to be stored separately and get dispensed together in equal volumes. Ideal uses would be for creams & lotions that do not have a long shelf live when mixed.

HANDS FREE TUBE

21/06/2008 14:46:31

Hands free application ensures no more mess! With its innovative dispensing method and softfoam head, the Hands Free tube, allows easy and gentle application.

SPHERICAL JARS PT - 0057

21/06/2008 14:46:31

Novel, high quality, tactile, and funky - available in 12, 30, & 40ml fill volumes.The jar outer is available in acrylic or ABS (when metallisation is required).

AIRLESS JAR - AS50-JAR

21/06/2008 14:46:31

Easy top fill wide mouth jar and a screw on pump - filling could not be easier!

AIRLESS TUBE

21/06/2008 14:46:30

Combine airless & tube technologies for delicate formulas...and seduce the consumer!

Microscopium Collection

14/02/2008 11:46:49

Sample your product with Quadpack sampling collection to increase your brand awareness.

Orbital Collection

14/02/2008 11:46:44

By combining similar dual walled cylindrically structured components and adding the simplicity of tubes we have created the elegant Orbital collection.

Futura Collection

14/02/2008 11:46:44

Full of Italian style! - The Futura range offers a modern contemporary design with practical ease of use.

Mercury Collection

14/02/2008 11:46:43

This collection consists of clean cut, square, single and dual walled, premium and elegant containers.

New office opened in Australia

14/02/2008 11:27:55

A new office of the Quadpack Group has been opened in Melbourne for the Australian and New Zealand markets.