Oekametall focuses on UK with Beautypack tie-up

Jill Park, packagingnews.co.uk, 15 January 2008

German cosmetics packaging manufacturer Oekametall Oehlhorn aims to increase its presence in the UK through a new deal to be represented by cosmetics firm Beautypack.

Oekametall has worked in the UK but felt its lack of presence in the country hindered its ability to serve customers.

Wolfram Leistner, cosmetic packaging sales manager at Oekametall, said the joint venture would "bring together our long-standing experience" in the cosmetics industry.

The firm provides a range of services, from injection-moulding and brush manufacture through to surface treatment, from its facility in Bamberg.

It offers customers a customised design option as well as standard ranges of lipstick, lipgloss and mascara cases.

Beautypack was established at the end of 2007 under director Michael Hill, who has many years of experience in the cosmetics market.

The company started operating in January 2008, and has also established partnerships with German cosmetic packaging manufacturers Hermann Koch and Eisen.