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LUXEPACK PROVIDES PERFECTSHOWCASE FOR RPC beauté The newly formed RPC beauté division will make its first publicappearance at the Luxe Pack exhibition in Monaco from October 24th to27th, on stand RD10 - Hall Ravel.

Among the colour cosmetics and fragrance products being exhibited are two products -Lancôme Color Fever lipstick and Lancôme Hypnôse fragrance caps - which have bothrecently been awarded a prestigious DuPont Gold Award.

The Lancôme Color Fever lipstick has redefined luxury with aunique cap that combines transparency and a metallised finishfor an exceptional quality appearance. To obtain this effect RPCbeauté bi-injects the cap using two specific resins, which arethen submitted to a partial electroplating process. The cap isfinished with an oriented hot stamped décor, plus a protectivetampo printed transparent ink to improve scuff resistance.

The eye-catching caps for Lancôme Hypnôse fragrance alsofeature crystal-clear transparency together with a

decorative metal plate. Moulded in Surlyn® PC 2000,total transparency, without a hint of crystallisation,is obtained through a perfect mastering of thecooling process. The decorative aluminium plate isthen affixed to the top through an innovativeinvisible gluing process. RPC beauté used a newproprietary technology for the first time in this

application, allowing a 30% reduction in the moulding time without compromising eitherquality or functionality.

Other innovations on display include the patentedReveal lipstick mechanism, offering increasedflexibility in decoration and simplified manufacturingfor lipstick packaging; the Estée Lauder Pure Colormake-up line, recently extended with a new monoeye shadow compact featuring an integratedapplicator; the Lacoste Touch of Pink and Touch ofSun collars and fragrance caps, designed to closelymimic a glass appearance at only a fraction of the

cost; and the L’Oréal Paris Invincible KissProof lipstick, featuring the firstimplementation of RPC beauté’s new“SlimGlide™” mechanism.

RPC beauté UNDERLINESBEAUTY CARE COMMITMENTRPC’s capabilities in the manufacture ofbeauty and personal care packaging havebeen underlined by the establishment of RPC

beauté, the Group’s newdivision specialising infragrance and colourcosmetics packaging.The creation of RPC beauté followsthe acquisition of Crown RisdonEurope in July, which saw the arrivalof two new sites, located at Marollesnear Le Mans in western France (withits sales office in Paris) and atMozzate near Varese in northern Italy.

They are joined by RPC beauté Thornaby (formerly an RPC Bramlage-Wiko site). These sites form the core of the new division from whichfuture growth will be generated and managed.

Specialising in beauty care products including cosmetics and fragrancepackaging, RPC beauté complements the existing capabilities of RPC Bramlage-Wiko, andthe two clusters will work closely together to maximise opportunities.

The new sites have a reputation for technical expertise, product design and automation.The customer base includes many of the leading globalbeauty brands.

“The acquisition of CrownRisdon and the creationof RPC beauté will propelRPC to a leading positionin the Beauty andPersonal Care market,”comments Ron Marsh,RPC Group ChiefExecutive. “It is a marketideally suited to theapplication of RPC’sadvanced technology, and one in which RPCalready has a successful and growingpresence.”

Thermoforming innovations include the first commercially launched thermoformedtamper evident solution for food packaging, from RPC Bebo Plastik. More lightweightthan any alternative injection moulded solution, the polystyrene material providesexcellent impact resistance at deep-freeze temperatures.

The RPC co-ex blow moulding cluster is forging ahead with significantinvestment in a new multi-cavity machine at RPC Corby, which will be

commissioned in early 2007. Examples of co-ex blow moulded foodcontainers at Emballage include jars for the high temperature processing

of fruit or vegetables, upside-down bottles for ketchups and sauces, andsterilised juice bottles.

RPC Containers Llantrisant will be exhibiting its groundbreaking use of postconsumer recycled (PCR) material in PET bottles. In addition, samples from itsstandard range will be on display, including mouthwash bottles featuring a newsingle piece child resistant closure manufactured by RPC Halstead.

RPC Packaging Gent and RPC Packaging Montpont will be demonstrating howtheir expertise in developing technically challenging projects can benefit

agrochemical, automotive and food brands. A selection of custom moulded packshighlighting unusual shapes, decoration or functionality will be on display, alongsideexamples from the sites’ successful standard ranges.

In particular, the acquisition has extended RPC Bebo Polska’s capabilities in MAPpackaging, with a wider range of products now available for customers, as well asopening up new opportunities in the confectionery sector.

4 You Sigal has built a successful position in the food packaging sector in Poland,supplying a wide range of local confectionery and fresh food businesses, including LUPolska, Mieszko. Viando and Perim. The company will now operate as part of RPC BeboPolska’s Poznan business, and its two sales managers will join the RPC Bebo Polskasales team, with the key responsibility of targeting and developing both existing andnew customers in MAP and confectionery.

“This is an important acquisition for RPC Bebo Polska and underlines the importance the Group attaches to continuing to expandour presence in Poland,” comments Krzysztof Banach, General Manager, RPC Bebo Polska.

“4 You Sigal has established a qualityreputation in several key market sectorsand we will be using the extensiveresources of the RPC Group to capitalise onthis success. Poland is an important andgrowing market and RPC Bebo Polska offersa comprehensive range of products,combined with in-depth market knowledge,to meet a wide variety of customerrequirements.”

RPC Expandsin PolandRPC Bebo has further

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Plast ic Innovat ions on Display at Embal lageThe breadth of the RPC Group’s manufacturing capabilities will be showcased at Emballage 2006, includinga number of new developments. All three major manufacturing processes - blow moulding, thermoformingand injection moulding - will be represented by RPC sites from across Europe.

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Hall 6, Stand G074, Emballage 2006Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition ParkMonday 20th - Friday 24th November

Horse Feed Relaunch Confirms Oakham Excellence

RPC Containers Oakham’sreputation for quality of serviceand excellence in in-mouldlabelling has been underlined byJohn Loader (Wessex) Ltd’sselection of a 10 litre containerfor the relaunch of theBadminton Tasty Treats horsefeed product.

John Loader (Wessex) Ltd has beenoperating from Fordingbridge for manyyears and acquired the renownedBadminton Horse Feed business in 2003.When the company relaunchedBadminton Tasty Treats, part of thebrand, it needed a durable, good-lookingcontainer and turned to RPC Oakham.

“The key requirements were aprofessional appearance, a recloseable lidto protect the product from moisture andvermin, and quality of service,” explainsPeter Hambly of John Loader. “RPCOakham scores highly on all threecounts.”

The 10 litre container is injectionmoulded in white PP, whilst the tamper-evident lid is supplied in green, matchedto the Badminton brand colour. In-mould

labelling completes thecontainer’s distinctive

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Espri t Takes F l ight wi th AIR MALTAAir Malta has recognised the benefits of RPC Tedeco-Gizeh’sEsprit range of disposable plastic cups for its in-flight catering.

In its ongoing efforts to maximiseefficiency and reduce operational cost,Air Malta decided to change the typeof catering cups it uses on allEuropean flights.

RPC Tedeco-Gizehproposed the use of itsthermoformed Espritcup, which is lighter inweight and more cost-effective per unit thanthe injection mouldedcontainers previouslyused by the airline.

Printed with the Air Maltalogo, Esprit also provides

Air Malta with the opportunity tomaximise its in-flight branding whilstpassengers are enjoying their drinks.

“The convenience andstyle of our Esprit rangeis ideal for a range ofapplications, and we aredelighted that Air Maltais taking these benefitsinto the sky,” commentsMarcel Slinkman, SalesManager Export, RPCTedeco-Gizeh.

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DISPENSING GETS ‘SMART’RPC Bramlage has launched the latest generation of its renowned CDdispenser - the CD Smart - offering all of the range’s provenfunctionality in a stylish new look. CD Smart has been designed for modern appeal, with a slim cylindrical body and anhourglass-shaped dispensing head. The appearance of the cap and body can be customisedto meet specific branding objectives with a range of decorative options, including hotstamping, silk-screen printing and labelling.

High-quality, environmentally-friendly function is assured thanks to the dispenser’spatented mechanical vacuum operation. It is available initially in 15 and 30ml sizes and canbe injection moulded in PS, PP or PET.

Champneys, well known for its health spas, is growing its range oftoiletries and has launched the Champneys For Men range tocomplement is existing women’s range. Manufactured forChampneys by Acheson & Acheson, the range retails at allChampneys resorts, on its website and exclusively in Sainsbury’ssupermarkets.

A dispenser was required for two products in the range - Soothing After ShaveBalm and Skin Maintenance Facial Moisturiser. Acheson & Acheson recognised that theincreasing popularity of the Magic Star has given its distinctive shape a qualityappropriate to the Champneys For Men brand. In addition, the dispenser’s ingeniousdosing system, which ensures the controlled dosing and hygienic application of creamsand lotions, delivered the high quality of function required.

The 50ml Magic Star has been specified in a grey variant to match the Champneys ForMen branding. A matching lid is used for the Facial Moisturiser, whilst the After ShaveBalm features a transparent version.

“Champneys For Men is an exciting new development, and the range required packagingthat both looks and acts the part,” comments Emma Payne from Acheson & Acheson.“The Magic Star dispenser from RPC Bramlage-Wiko delivers excellent functionality andhas a suitable image for the brand.”

Taft Looks Bottle DeliversOn-Shelf “Shark” AttackSchwarzkopf & Henkel and RPC Kutenholz have developed a150ml upside-down tube bottle for the new Taft Looks range. The product has beenextremely successful since its launch at the beginning of 2006.The bottle’s asymmetrical “shark fin” design gives Schwarzkopf & Henkel an eye-catching identity for the brandthat distinguishes it from other packs on the market.

The new Taft Looks bottles with the shark fin are produced in threetransparent colours: “Titan Look Extreme Gel” in purple,“Igel Look Extreme Gel” in blue and “Chaos LookModelling Gel” in green.

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Hercules Adds Strength to Valdorfo Premium Image

Lithuanian food manufacturerValdorfo Didmenos has becomeone of the first companies incontinental Europe to selectRPC Corby’s upside-down multi-layer Hercules bottle, in orderto enhance the brandimage of its premiumketchup.A family businessoperating since 1999,Valdorfo Didmenos UABhas quickly become a keyproducer of ketchups andsauces in Eastern Europe.From one of the mostadvanced operations of itskind in the Baltic States,the company hasestablished a reputation forquality both in Lithuaniaand across Europe, withover a quarter of its salesgenerated throughexports.

Valdorfo premium ketchup is one of thebrand’s key products, and the companywanted to reflect its quality through thechoice of packaging. The Hercules bottlefrom RPC Corby has a distinctive,curved shape and sits upside-down forease of squeezability. In addition, its

multi-layer PP/EVOH/PPstructure provides long-termbarrier protection for anextended shelf life.

“Our goal is to be themarket leader in highquality ketchups in thispart of Europe, and theproduct protection andmodern aesthetics of RPCCorby’s Hercules bottle willprove invaluable in

enhancing this product,”comments Mr Romas

Pleckaitis, CommercialDirector of ValdorfoDidmenos.

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Magic Star Provides Champneys withRight Image for Men RangeWhen Champneys required a

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Expert Plant Care Benefitsfrom Bespoke Bottle RPC Halfweg is supplying a custom-moulded bottle for

liquid plant and flower foods from renowned Dutchmanufacturer Pokon & Chrysal.

Pokon & Chrysal is synonymous with the care of plants and cutflowers. The company required a container design for its rangeof food products, comprising varieties for both indoor andoutdoor plants as well as special foods fororchids and bonsai, and worked togetherwith RPC Halfweg to devise a suitablesolution.

The bespoke design is blow mouldedin HDPE, with an attractive curvedshape and a distinctive raised bandacross the side of the container. It isavailable in four colours - red, lightgreen, dark green and blue - and sixsizes, ranging from 250ml to 1.5 L. The larger sizes alsoincorporate a handle.

The range has recentlybeen relaunched with a new cap and aninduction heat seal supplied by Kornelis, for addedconsumer convenience. To ensure compatibility with thenew cap, RPC Halfweg and Pokon & Chrysal haveredesigned the neck of the bottle.

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biozoom REPRESENTS NEXT GENERATION IN DIAGNOSISRPC Formatec has provided itsinjection moulding expertise tomanufacture the casing ofbiozoom, a unique diagnosticsolution devised by OpsolutionSpectroscopic SystemsGmbH that utilisesthe technology ofCarl Zeiss.biozoom is a new,revolutionary anduser-friendly methodof measuring thebody’s key biometricparameters byscanning the surface ofthe skin. Results are sentvia Bluetooth to the user’smobile phone in a matter of seconds.

RPC Formatec was asked tomanufacture the complex plastic casingafter being recommended to Opsolution

SpectroscopicSystems GmbH forthe reliabilty andprecision of itstooling. Comprisingeight ABS parts, theshell houses all of theoptical and electroniccomponents required.

Levels of water,cytochrome (an

enzyme in the body) and body fat aremeasured by the biozoom scanner,incorporating high-tech optics by CarlZeiss, to deliver a personalisedassessment of well-being and fitness,and how these can be improved.

ODRA EXPORTS ENHANCED BYPLASTIC JAR

Odra, one of Poland’s leadingcandy manufacturers, is usingan attractive, durable plasticjar from RPC ContainersBlackburn to enhance thebrand image and distributionof its products for export.

With sixty years of experience, Odra is a well-knownname in candy and exports worldwide.Traditionally, its products have been packed in PEbags, but customer feedback revealed demand fora new packaging format that offered excellentdisplay and product protection properties.

Odra recognised that a clear jar would present thebest solution, but preferred not to use glass due to thepotential for breakage. The company instead selected a high-quality plasticcontainer from RPC Blackburn, sourced via Vertim Ltd, RPC’s agent in Poland.

The 3L Clara jar, injection stretch blow moulded inPET, offers lightweight and shatterproof benefitsthat make it ideal for export. In addition, thecontainer’s contact clarity allows products to beeasily seen, whilst its large decoration areaprovides space for eye-catching labels.

The project underlines RPC’s reputation as a “onestop shop” for packaging needs, as the lid ismanufactured by sister site RPC Halstead.

“We have found that the packaging solutionoffered by RPC Blackburn and RPC Halsteadmeets our needs perfectly,” comments KrzysztofA. Demczyszak, Export Manager of Odra. “Itlooks good, keeps our products in excellentcondition and conforms to HACCP procedures.”

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Many new drinks in the functional beverages segment containactive ingredients which only have a short life in aqueoussolution and soon lose their effectiveness. With the newFreshCan, however, it is possible to keep these activeingredients separate from the liquid and not mix them until thecan is opened. This is achieved by means of a plastic capsule inthe can, the so-called ‘wedge’ produced by RPC Bramlage, whichkeeps the dietary supplements stored in a dryenvironment until the beverage is consumed.

The concept was developed by Ball Packaging Europe,one of the leading beverage can makers in Europe, andDegussa FreshTech Beverages, which contributed theexpertise for the dietary supplements and on how to fillthese into the wedge. RPC Bramlage co-operated withthese companies in developing the original concept tomarket maturity.

The project demonstrates RPC Bramlage’s precisemould technology and expertise in widget manufacture,as success required the accuracy of critical points andholes. RPC Bramlage produced several wedge variantsof various shapes and made of different plastics, whichBall Packaging Europe then filled and tested in the can.The main difficulty was to ensure that the wedge iswaterproof without this impeding the easy opening ofthe container, and RPC Bramlage demonstrated

considerable ingenuity to resolve these two ostensiblycontradictory requirements.

In the FreshCan, the wedge floats freely in the can, it is not fixedto the base. This was an important requirement from BallPackaging Europe, and RPC Bramlage worked extensively toensure that the wedge displayed the appropriate degree ofbuoyancy. Nevertheless it has a reliable opening mechanism.

When the can is opened, the pressure inside it dropscausing the wedge lid to spring open, allowing thecontents to mix with the liquid. This solution providessignificant logistical advantages for the filling processbecause the container and the wedge can be supplied tothe beverage producer separately.

There are very wide-ranging fields of application opento the new FreshCan technology. Milk drinks or sportand energy drink producers can now develop innovativebeverages which would not have been possible withoutthis technology.

One of the first companies to recognise the tremendousopportunities offered by the new container was the NewYork-based Brain Twist Inc. In autumn 2005, thiscompany launched its vitamin/mineral drink “Defense”in the USA.

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FreshCan Demonstrates Bramlage InnovationRPC Bramlage has provided its expertise to the manufacture of an innovative beverage can that isrevolutionising the wellness and sport beverages market: the FreshCan.

The advantage of spectroscopicmeasurements, which analyse thechemical composition of substances byinvestigating how light is absorbed or

reflected by them, is thatthe skin is not

punctured. Inaddition, the simplefunctionality of thebiozoom device has

been developed toenable its use by people

with no prior knowledge ofthe technology, whilst its

practical size makes it ideal forusing on the move.

The ergonomic, hand-held designis similar to a PC mouse and enables

the user to easily pass the scanner overthe upper arm to take measurements ofcytochrome and water, or on otherparts of the body where fatmeasurements are needed.

RPC Formatec believes that biozoomrepresents anexciting new futurein medicaldiagnosis. Thetechnology willallow thepharmaceuticalindustry to developdiagnostic tests fora range ofconditions that aresafe, fast and highlyconvenient for theuser.

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Manufactured in deep-freeze grade PP,the container is ideal for ice creams andother frozen foods. It incorporates aninjection moulded break-off tab thatprovides instant evidence of interferencebut which is easy to open in busyfoodservice environments.

A range of decorative options is availableto enhance product image, including in-mould labelling and coloured variants.

RPC Hereford has invested in two-cavitytooling for enable high-qualitymanufacture of the tub and lid.

“This is the next step in foodservicepackaging for ice cream, offeringeffective tamper-evidence withoutslowing down the opening process,”comments Ian Craig, Sales Manager atRPC Hereford.

RPC Containers Hereford hasproduced a new 4 litre ice creamtub to meet the growingrequirement for tamper-evidencein the foodservice sector.

Tamper-Free Solut ion forFoodservice Ice Cream

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Plastic Innovations on Display at EmballageInjection moulded packaging from RPC Containers Blackburn andRPC Containers Oakham will also be exhibited. RPC Blackburn isshowing a variety of FMCG containers, including the complete Thorrange of tamper-evident food pots, its PET standard rangecomprising wine bottles and spirit miniatures, and the non tamper-evident pot range. These will be exhibited alongside RPC ContainersOakham’s 5 litre in-mould labelled open top pail, complete withtamper-evident lid.

RPC Dairy Packaging is showing how its range of decoration optionscan enhance customers’ products to differentiate them againstintense retail competition. In-mould labelling, labelling and highdefinition dry offset pre-printed lids are available, all offering photo-quality reproduction, and are compatible with RPC Dairy Packaging’sstandard range of round and non-round pots, tubs and lids.

Health & Safety AccreditationGives Old Dalby Triple StandardRPC Containers Old Dalby has become one of the first packagingcompanies in the United Kingdom to achieve an integratedmanagement system that incorporates Quality, EnvironmentalManagement and Health & Safety. The final piece of the jigsaw wasachieved when the site was recommended for approval to theOHSAS 18001 International Health & Safety specification in Augustthis year. This success means that, following the receipt of the ISO 9001 Quality and 14001Environmental Management standards, the site now has all three complementaryawards issued for effective manufacturing management.

“The latest approval further demonstrates the commitment of our focused teamtowards continual improvement,” comments General Operations Manager Les Shaw.

RPC Old Dalby secured both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in 2001 and followed this up in2005 by making a satisfactory transition to the revised version of ISO 14001.

General Manager Philip Jones believes that the site’s emphasis on internationally-recognised standards supports its status as a leading manufacturer of high volumeinjection moulded, in-mould labelled (IML) containers.

“We continue to invest in state-of-the-arttechnology and to maximise automationopportunities, and the implementation ofstandardised health & safety management- in conjunction with quality andenvironmental considerations - enables usto grow the business in a responsible andeffective manner,” he confirms.

Site Manufacturing Manager Tim Ropercomments that the integration of thesecore activities will further support RPC Old

Dalby’s drive to reducing and managing risk and producing products that meet itscustomers’ requirements in an efficient and cost effective manner. “The workundertaken by our staff led by Janet Betts and supported byour external advisers Cheryl Burgess and John Feltham, whohave all been involved at Old Dalby since day one, is testamentto the professionalism and commitment we have as amanufacturing plant.”

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At the 2006 Starpack Awards, held on 5th July at the Grosvenor HouseHotel in London, the RPC Designer / Design House of the Year Awardwas won by Webb Scarlett deVlam (WSdV) for two contrasting designapplications: the Hugo Boss SKIN range of male cosmetics and Procter &Gamble’s Fairy Active Foam. The judges were impressed by the way thatthe Boss SKIN range demonstrated “malefunctionality and aesthetics,” whilst theinnovative pump pack for Fairy Action Foamwas developed following consumer researchthat highlighted the need for a productspecially designed to wash small loads.

Now in its fifth year, the RPC Award serves not only to acknowledge some of the year’sbest examples of packaging design but also to highlight the strong working relationship in

general that exists between designers and packagingmanufacturers and how this contributes to creative andpractical finished packs.

According to Mark Seddon, General Sales Manager at theRPC Containers Oakham site, WSdV’s designs highlight thisaspect perfectly. “The packs in both these very differentproduct ranges give a consistently pleasant experienceacross a wide variety of materials and processes.”

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Smooth Cup Design IncreasesDecoration Flexibility

RPC Bebo Nederland hasextended its range of 84mmhigh barrier plastic cups for thefruit industry with the launch of asmooth, fluteless design thatincreases decoration flexibility.

Created to meet demand from customers, thenew cup strengthens RPC’s leading position inthis market. Developed specially for ambient shelf stable fruit products, the235 ml container is thermoformed in PP/EVOH/PP. Thisconstruction provides excellent barrier protection and ensuresthat the cup is suitable for pasteurisation and sterilisation, and therefore long shelf life.

High transparency ensures that consumers can see product contents, whilst the smoothdesign delivers a large labelling area that allows customers to personalise the packagingwith brand information.

The functional and aesthetic benefits of the cup are complemented by competitive pricingand high efficiency on production lines, making RPC Bebo Nederlanda reliable and flexible packaging partner.

Amongst the customers using the new design is Greek fruit packerVenus Growers.

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Ian Webb of Webb Scarlett deVlam (centre) receives the RPCDesigner / Design House of the Year Award from Ray Sells,General Manager of RPC Halstead and Hazel Irvine, BBC sportspresenter.

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