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LUXEPACK
Legal namestring
Infopro Digital Trade Shows
Websiteurl
luxepack.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2004
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersGentilly, France
HQ citystring
Gentilly
HQ countrystring
France
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
luxury packaging trade shows, premium packaging events, beauty packaging industry, packaging innovation conferences, cosmetics packaging exhibitions
Industry4 codes
1Prestige Beauty & Luxury Cosmetics Distribution
CodeCRAOAEACPrimaryYes
2Luxury Scarves, Gloves & Cold-Weather Accessories
CodeCRAKAEAFPrimaryNo
3Luxury Accessories (Scarves, Belts, Gloves, Hats)
CodeCRAKAFAFPrimaryNo
4Luxury Gifting & Seasonal Collections
CodeCRAKAFAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing33991
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals5094
Product category
Trade Show Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Exhibitor Fees
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue generated from premium packaging manufacturers and suppliers who pay to exhibit at LUXE PACK events. Exhibitors register through an online portal and are contacted by the sales team to discuss participation.

luxepack.com
2Event Sponsorships
TypeAdvertising
Description

Partnerships with brands and industry organizations for event sponsorship and co-branded content, including The Dieline Awards, Cradle to Cradle partnership, and Formes de Luxe trend reports.

luxepack.com
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Visitor/Professional Access - Free
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Entry is entirely free for industry professionals. Registration gives access to exhibition area, conferences, and networking sessions.

luxepack.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Experts' Dialogs by LUXE PACK
Description

A podcast channel featuring conversations with industry leaders exploring environmental regulations, responsible material innovations, and eco-design strategies.

luxepack.com
+1 more record
Core offering1 text field

LUXEPACK organizes five annual B2B trade shows (Monaco, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Paris) dedicated to luxury packaging for industries such as cosmetics, fragrance, wine and spirits, fine food, jewelry, and fashion. The events bring together packaging manufacturers, component suppliers, and luxury brand buyers to discover new materials, decoration, and finishing innovations, and are supported by digital content including the LUXE PACK Insider trend report and the LUXE PACK podcast.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • LUXE PACK Monaco serves as a platform for launching approximately 300 packaging innovations each year
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

LUXEPACK is a B2B trade show network operating five major international events (Monaco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Paris Edition Spéciale) dedicated to creative and luxury packaging solutions. The portfolio centers on in-person exhibition platforms where premium brands connect with packaging manufacturers and suppliers. Supporting offerings include the Experts' Dialogs podcast channel, the annual Trend Report published in partnership with Formes de Luxe, and the LUXE PACK in Green awards program recognizing sustainable packaging innovations. Entry to all events is free for industry professionals who register online.

Product and service5 records
1LUXE PACK Monaco
CategoryTrade Show
Description

Annual B2B trade show held in Monaco dedicated to luxury packaging, serving packaging suppliers and luxury brand buyers across cosmetics, fragrance, wine and spirits, fine food, jewelry, and fashion.

2LUXE PACK New York
CategoryTrade Show
Description

Annual B2B trade show held in New York for luxury packaging suppliers and buyers from premium North American brands.

3LUXE PACK Shanghai
CategoryTrade Show
Description

Annual B2B trade show held in Shanghai for luxury packaging suppliers and buyers across the Asian market.

4LUXE PACK Los Angeles
CategoryTrade Show
Description

Annual B2B trade show held in Los Angeles serving West Coast luxury packaging buyers and suppliers.

5LUXE PACK Paris
CategoryTrade Show
Description

Annual B2B trade show held in Paris for luxury packaging, with the first edition in 2023.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-10-09
Description

LUXE PACK partnered with The Dieline, the leading media brand dedicated to consumer packaging design and branding, for its two US events (New York and Los Angeles). The partnership celebrates packaging design excellence and provides a platform for showcasing exceptional packaging design achievements.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

LUXE PACK Los Angeles partnered with IBA for networking events, connecting independent beauty brands with packaging suppliers and industry professionals.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-01-01
Description

C2CPII partnered with LUXE PACK Los Angeles 2022 as a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating innovation for the circular economy through a framework and certification for products and packaging with positive impact on people and planet. They hosted a special workshop on sustainable packaging design.

4Formes de Luxe
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

LUXE PACK developed the Trend Report 2026 in partnership with Formes de Luxe, offering forward-looking perspectives on what's next for premium and luxury brands. Formes de Luxe provides editorial content and industry expertise for LUXE PACK publications.

luxepack.com
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Pantone Color of the Year program featured at LUXE PACK events, engaging the design community around color trends and their relationship with luxury packaging culture.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

LUXE PACK Los Angeles is co-located with MakeUp in Los Angeles, the premier stage for makeup and skincare trends, ingredients, formulations, accessories, and full-service innovations. The combined event provides comprehensive access to the beauty industry.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeOthers
Description

LUXE PACK is part of Infopro Digital Trade Shows, a larger trade show organization providing corporate structure and resources.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Paris Packaging Week (PCD & PLD)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct competitor organized by Easyfairs covering perfume/cosmetic and luxury drinks packaging in Paris. Targets the same exhibitor base of premium packaging manufacturers and the same brand-side cosmetics, fragrance and spirits buyers that LUXE PACK serves.

2Beautyworld Middle East
TypeEmerging player
Description

Largest beauty industry trade show in the MENA region, with growing presence in fragrance and packaging. Poised to compete with LUXE PACK for regional cosmetics and fragrance packaging exhibitors in a market LUXE PACK currently does not directly serve.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Leading global B2B trade show for the beauty industry, covering cosmetics, fragrance, packaging and supply chain. Many of LUXE PACK's core customers (L'Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder) also anchor Cosmoprof, making it a directly adjacent — and partially overlapping — global gathering for the same audience.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premier global trade show for fashion textiles and materials, also a key upstream connector in the luxury supply chain. While focused on fabrics rather than packaging, it serves an overlapping luxury designer/manufacturer audience with a similar exhibition model anchored in Paris.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Beauty industry trade show brand focusing on makeup, skincare and full-service packaging innovations. Co-located with LUXE PACK Los Angeles via partnership and runs parallel events in Paris and Asia — a directly comparable event for the same exhibitor/buyer community.

TypeOthers
Description

Premier global design and furniture trade fair. While not a packaging event, it operates a comparable premium B2B exhibition model targeting luxury design brands, and the show's design community overlaps with luxury packaging designers who exhibit at LUXE PACK.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-vertical premium packaging trade show with editions in London, Birmingham and other European cities. Operates by the same parent as Paris Packaging Week, serving as another direct competitor in the European premium packaging exhibition market.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major biennial lifestyle and luxury home trade show in Paris. Uses a comparable high-end B2B exhibition model and serves an overlapping luxury design and premium-goods buyer base.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Annual duty-free and travel retail exhibition in Cannes. Overlaps with LUXE PACK at the intersection of luxury brands and packaging manufacturers serving the airport/beauty travel-retail channel, but spans a broader travel-retail buyer audience.

10ADF&PCD New York
TypeDirect peer
Description

B2B trade shows for the aerosol, dispensing, and personal care packaging industries. Compete directly with LUXE PACK New York for the same North American premium packaging exhibitor pool and brand attendees.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers14 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
Compliance1 record

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LUXEPACK

Trade Show Servicesluxepack.com

LUXEPACK firmographics

Firmographics
Name
LUXEPACK
Legal name
Infopro Digital Trade Shows
Website
https://luxepack.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2004
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

LUXEPACK industry classification

Industry
Product category
Trade Show Services
NAICS
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)
SIC
Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)
akta.pro primary industry
Prestige Beauty & Luxury Cosmetics Distribution (CRAOAEAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Luxury Scarves, Gloves & Cold-Weather Accessories (CRAKAEAF), Luxury Accessories (Scarves, Belts, Gloves, Hats) (CRAKAFAF), Luxury Gifting & Seasonal Collections (CRAKAFAK)

Keywords

  • Luxury packaging trade shows
  • Premium packaging events
  • Beauty packaging industry
  • Packaging innovation conferences
  • Cosmetics packaging exhibitions

Where LUXEPACK is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Gentilly
HQ country
France
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

LUXEPACK business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Exhibitor Fees: Revenue generated from premium packaging manufacturers and suppliers who pay to exhibit at LUXE PACK events. Exhibitors register through an online portal and are contacted by the sales team to discuss participation.
  2. Event Sponsorships: Partnerships with brands and industry organizations for event sponsorship and co-branded content, including The Dieline Awards, Cradle to Cradle partnership, and Formes de Luxe trend reports.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goVisitor/Professional Access - Free

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

LUXEPACK product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LUXEPACK organizes five annual B2B trade shows (Monaco, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Paris) dedicated to luxury packaging for industries such as cosmetics, fragrance, wine and spirits, fine food, jewelry, and fashion. The events bring together packaging manufacturers, component suppliers, and luxury brand buyers to discover new materials, decoration, and finishing innovations, and are supported by digital content including the LUXE PACK Insider trend report and the LUXE PACK podcast.

Product overview

LUXEPACK is a B2B trade show network operating five major international events (Monaco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Paris Edition Spéciale) dedicated to creative and luxury packaging solutions. The portfolio centers on in-person exhibition platforms where premium brands connect with packaging manufacturers and suppliers. Supporting offerings include the Experts' Dialogs podcast channel, the annual Trend Report published in partnership with Formes de Luxe, and the LUXE PACK in Green awards program recognizing sustainable packaging innovations. Entry to all events is free for industry professionals who register online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Experts' Dialogs by LUXE PACK: A podcast channel featuring conversations with industry leaders exploring environmental regulations, responsible material innovations, and eco-design strategies.
  • LUXE PACK in Green

Products and services

  • LUXE PACK Monaco Annual B2B trade show held in Monaco dedicated to luxury packaging, serving packaging suppliers and luxury brand buyers across cosmetics, fragrance, wine and spirits, fine food, jewelry, and fashion.
  • LUXE PACK New York Annual B2B trade show held in New York for luxury packaging suppliers and buyers from premium North American brands.
  • LUXE PACK Shanghai Annual B2B trade show held in Shanghai for luxury packaging suppliers and buyers across the Asian market.
  • LUXE PACK Los Angeles Annual B2B trade show held in Los Angeles serving West Coast luxury packaging buyers and suppliers.
  • LUXE PACK Paris Annual B2B trade show held in Paris for luxury packaging, with the first edition in 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

  • LUXE PACK Monaco serves as a platform for launching approximately 300 packaging innovations each year
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use LUXEPACK

Customer profile

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

LUXEPACK technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

LUXEPACK partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

  • The DielineflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2023LUXE PACK partnered with The Dieline, the leading media brand dedicated to consumer packaging design and branding, for its two US events (New York and Los Angeles). The partnership celebrates packaging design excellence and provides a platform for showcasing exceptional packaging design achievements.
  • Independent Beauty Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023LUXE PACK Los Angeles partnered with IBA for networking events, connecting independent beauty brands with packaging suppliers and industry professionals.
  • Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022C2CPII partnered with LUXE PACK Los Angeles 2022 as a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating innovation for the circular economy through a framework and certification for products and packaging with positive impact on people and planet. They hosted a special workshop on sustainable packaging design.
  • Formes de LuxeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUXE PACK developed the Trend Report 2026 in partnership with Formes de Luxe, offering forward-looking perspectives on what's next for premium and luxury brands. Formes de Luxe provides editorial content and industry expertise for LUXE PACK publications.
  • PantoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPantone Color of the Year program featured at LUXE PACK events, engaging the design community around color trends and their relationship with luxury packaging culture.
  • MakeUp in Los AngelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUXE PACK Los Angeles is co-located with MakeUp in Los Angeles, the premier stage for makeup and skincare trends, ingredients, formulations, accessories, and full-service innovations. The combined event provides comprehensive access to the beauty industry.
  • Infopro DigitalflagshipOthersLUXE PACK is part of Infopro Digital Trade Shows, a larger trade show organization providing corporate structure and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

LUXEPACK competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Paris Packaging Week (PCD & PLD): Direct competitor organized by Easyfairs covering perfume/cosmetic and luxury drinks packaging in Paris. Targets the same exhibitor base of premium packaging manufacturers and the same brand-side cosmetics, fragrance and spirits buyers that LUXE PACK serves.
  • Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna: Leading global B2B trade show for the beauty industry, covering cosmetics, fragrance, packaging and supply chain. Many of LUXE PACK's core customers (L'Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder) also anchor Cosmoprof, making it a directly adjacent — and partially overlapping — global gathering for the same audience.
  • Première Vision Paris: Premier global trade show for fashion textiles and materials, also a key upstream connector in the luxury supply chain. While focused on fabrics rather than packaging, it serves an overlapping luxury designer/manufacturer audience with a similar exhibition model anchored in Paris.
  • MakeUp in Trade Shows: Beauty industry trade show brand focusing on makeup, skincare and full-service packaging innovations. Co-located with LUXE PACK Los Angeles via partnership and runs parallel events in Paris and Asia — a directly comparable event for the same exhibitor/buyer community.
  • Packaging Innovations (Easyfairs): Multi-vertical premium packaging trade show with editions in London, Birmingham and other European cities. Operates by the same parent as Paris Packaging Week, serving as another direct competitor in the European premium packaging exhibition market.
  • ADF&PCD New York: B2B trade shows for the aerosol, dispensing, and personal care packaging industries. Compete directly with LUXE PACK New York for the same North American premium packaging exhibitor pool and brand attendees.

Emerging players

  • Beautyworld Middle East: Largest beauty industry trade show in the MENA region, with growing presence in fragrance and packaging. Poised to compete with LUXE PACK for regional cosmetics and fragrance packaging exhibitors in a market LUXE PACK currently does not directly serve.

Others

  • Salone del Mobile.Milano: Premier global design and furniture trade fair. While not a packaging event, it operates a comparable premium B2B exhibition model targeting luxury design brands, and the show's design community overlaps with luxury packaging designers who exhibit at LUXE PACK.

Broad incumbents

  • Maison & Objet Paris: Major biennial lifestyle and luxury home trade show in Paris. Uses a comparable high-end B2B exhibition model and serves an overlapping luxury design and premium-goods buyer base.
  • TFWA World Exhibition & Conference: Annual duty-free and travel retail exhibition in Cannes. Overlaps with LUXE PACK at the intersection of luxury brands and packaging manufacturers serving the airport/beauty travel-retail channel, but spans a broader travel-retail buyer audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

LUXEPACK social profiles

Digital presence

LUXEPACK compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

LUXEPACK financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LUXEPACK leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

LUXEPACK funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LUXEPACK M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LUXEPACK

What does LUXEPACK do?

LUXEPACK organizes five annual B2B trade shows (Monaco, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Paris) dedicated to luxury packaging for industries such as cosmetics, fragrance, wine and spirits, fine food, jewelry, and fashion. The events bring together packaging manufacturers, component suppliers, and luxury brand buyers to discover new materials, decoration, and finishing innovations, and are supported by digital content including the LUXE PACK Insider trend report and the LUXE PACK podcast.

Is LUXEPACK a public or private company?

LUXEPACK is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was LUXEPACK founded?

LUXEPACK was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is LUXEPACK based?

LUXEPACK is headquartered in Gentilly, France, in the Europe region.

How does LUXEPACK make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Exhibitor Fees are the primary driver. The others are event Sponsorships.

Who are LUXEPACK's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Paris Packaging Week (PCD & PLD), Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Première Vision Paris, MakeUp in Trade Shows, Packaging Innovations (Easyfairs) and ADF&PCD New York. Beautyworld Middle East is listed as an emerging player. Salone del Mobile.Milano is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Maison & Objet Paris and TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.

Does LUXEPACK have an API?

No public API is recorded for LUXEPACK.

What industry is LUXEPACK in?

LUXEPACK's product category is Trade Show Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAEAC, Prestige Beauty & Luxury Cosmetics Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAKAEAF, Luxury Scarves, Gloves & Cold-Weather Accessories. Its NAICS code is 33991 and its SIC code is 5094.

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Live signals
BeautypackagingLuxe Pack Monaco 2026 Preview: Showcasing the Future of Luxury PackagingLuxe Pack Monaco returns September 28-30 at the Grimaldi Forum, bringing together luxury beauty brands and packaging suppliers. The show will feature an Innovation Unpacked section with eight selected projects and new Learning Expeditions and Digital Smart Matchmaking. Pre-registration is open.Cosmetics BusinessEPOPACK at Luxepack New York! Visit booth A01 to discover the future of beauty packagingEPOPACK will showcase sustainable packaging solutions for prestige beauty brands at Luxepack New York, booth A01. The company highlights materials that reduce environmental impact while maintaining luxury aesthetics, and offers a sample kit including PET caps, droppers, airless bottles, and a 100ml jar.Cosmetics BusinessEPOPACK at Luxepack New York! Visit them at booth A01 to discover the future of beauty packagingEPOPACK will showcase sustainable packaging solutions for prestige beauty brands at booth A01 at Luxepack New York. The company highlights materials that reduce environmental impact while maintaining luxury aesthetics, and offers a sample kit including a PET cap, dropper, airless bottle, and jar.Cosmetics BusinessAmcor’s CleanStream technology recognised by Luxe Pack in Green AwardAmcor's CleanStream technology won a CSR Initiative award at Luxe Pack in Monaco for recycling household PP waste into packaging. The Leamington Spa facility recycles nearly 40% of UK collected PP, with access to 50,000 tons annually. The technology helps brands meet sustainability and regulatory requirements.LuxepacknewyorkDiscover the Latest News & Insights on Luxury PackagingLUXE PACK announced a partnership with Dieline, the consumer packaging design media brand, for U.S. events, with Dieline Awards 2024 to be announced at LUXE PACK New York at the Javits Center on May 8, 2024. Winners will receive awards in person and have their work exhibited on the show floor. The 2024 competition is open for entry, and visitor registration will open in mid-February.Cosmetics BusinessLuxe Pack 2015 to emphasise innovation and sustainabilityLuxe Pack Monaco, held 21-23 October 2015, expects over 7,500 visitors and new products, with 75% of last year's exhibitors launching new items. The event will feature roundtables on innovative decoration and smart packaging, plus new award categories for eco-friendly packaging and internal sustainability initiatives.