Escada Moon Sparkle fragrance is launched, sealed by new caps manufactured by RPC beauté (www.rpc-beaute.com). Both the mens' and womens' fragrances feature an ABS electroplated cap, a die-cut steel weight and a PP interior. The womens' design also includes an ABS electroplated collar and POM (acetal) interior. RPC beauté says that recent investments totaling

“The variety of configurations of cosmetic products is virtually endless, even within one defined product category—for example, fragrance caps,” says Martines. “The life cycle of products is very short, and new products are rarely similar to the one they replace. Because of that, volumes are extremely variable and unpredictable. So it is somewhat more complex to automate in our business than in others.”

According to the company, the use of chemicals has been reduced, no heavy metals are released and the process uses no solvents in contrast to varnishing or vacuum metalizing, which typically require oxidation or vapor burning that can produce greenhouse gases.