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Come and meet us at PCD and Easy Fairs Birmingham

29/01/2012 18:30:22

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 17:56:41

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.

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

19/12/2011 10:20:44

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 10:20:17

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 11:33:10

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 11:26:05

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.

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

03/11/2011 08:38:00

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!

Oceanic SA: on a mission to help allergy sufferers

19/09/2011 13:41:36

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.

Quadpack launches educational web site on airless technology

19/09/2011 13:41:12

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.

Quadpack presents cosmetic pack innovations at Easyfairs Stockholm

19/09/2011 13:40:47

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.

Meet the business unit director: David Zhou, Quadpack China

10/08/2011 15:34:48

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 15:13:55

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.

Meet the business unit director: Laura Sala, Quadpack Germany

16/06/2011 11:00:27

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 11:00:15

"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 11:00:03

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.

Meet the business unit director: Mike Banister, Quadpack UK

18/04/2011 15:36:56

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!

Quadpack Spain ramps up its management team

18/04/2011 15:36:03

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 16:45:21

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 16:45:03

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 16:44:19

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.

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

09/02/2011 08:45:40

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 08:45:17

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

Sales force strengthened with key appointments in Benelux and UK

02/12/2010 14:22:22

Two key appointments have strengthened the Quadpack global sales force.

Armand Rasch has joined as Area Sales Manager Benelux and Domenic Maisano comes on board as Senior Sales Executive at the UK office.

Armand Rasch joins Rochus Amels and the team in Cologne, where he will focus on Northern Germany and, for the first time, the Benelux countries. “There is huge potential in this area,” says Armand, a native Dutchman raised in Germany. “The Benelux is largely an untapped market for Quadpack and I will be targeting retail chains, department stores, high-street chemists, supermarkets and cosmetics companies at the prestige, masstige and mass market ends of the industry.”

Armand has a solid background in secondary packaging and holds degrees in food technologies and business, as well as a Masters in marketing. He speaks fluent English, German, French and Dutch and is fond of cycling and spending time with his wife and baby daughter.

Domenic Maisano is a packaging veteran, having spent over 13 years in business development at high-profile corporations in Australia and the UK. Domenic handled key accounts at the APTAR Group, Qualipac and Pochet and lately acted as a successful consultant in the industry.

He says: “Quadpack UK has an impressive client portfolio in the prestige sector. Having dealt with UK packaging multinationals for the past decade, I will be concentrating on opening doors at the masstige end: large retailers and supermarkets, as well as pharma and OTC.”

An Australian with Italian roots, Domenic holds a degree in marketing and is a self-confessed cricket fanatic. He replaces Stephanie Padilla, who has moved to join the Quadpack marketing team.

Quadpack joins forces with cosmetics packaging giant Brivaplast

02/12/2010 14:21:55

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

02/12/2010 14:21:27

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.

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

09/11/2010 16:49:31

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 gears up for launch into Central and Eastern Europe

02/11/2010 09:26:12

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.”

Mid-year CEO statement: market shift pays off

31/08/2010 10:57:40

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 10:57:15

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 10:56:21

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.

New Italian office marks Quadpack's push into colour cosmetics

03/06/2010 13:51:57

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.”

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.

Shaping the future at exclusive L'Oréal innovation forum

03/06/2010 13:50:48

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.

Come and meet us at Cosmoprof!

30/03/2010 07:01:13

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 06:59:49

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 06:58:57

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.

Perrin to help Quadpack prepare for global expansion

22/02/2010 10:54:46

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 10:54:16

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 10:53:26

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 02:06:44

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 02:05:57

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 02:05:38

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.

Quadpack Australia is moving

30/11/2009 05:15:20

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 10:31:42

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.

Worldstar Packaging award for Nude

19/02/2009 08:30:35

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.

Quadpack prestige packaging solutions to face sustainability challenges

04/11/2008 12:00:17

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.

Nude won the Benchmarks Awards

14/07/2008 08:13:47

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

14/07/2008 08:12:15

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

GOLD AWARD FOR BEST COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES DESIGN

25/06/2008 22:47:53

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.

New Rebul Fragrancy

25/06/2008 22:29:52

QUADPACK developed a glass bottle range for

Rebul Kozmetik Perfumery collection

Quadpack Turkey developped a 50ml square bottle for the company Rebul Kozmetik to launch a new poetic product range for women in International markets. The range will shortly include a 100ml bottle. Three trendy flavors, 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.