HCP Packaging is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement at the 2024 NJPEC ‘Package of the Year’ ceremony, held in December. The company secured four awards across key categories, recognising its innovative design, engineering prowess, and sustainable solutions. These accolades underscore HCP’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge packaging for beauty.
Category: Student Choice & Colour Cosmetics Innovation Award
Highlights: Designed for portability and personalisation, these custom stacking pots are crafted for lower viscosity formulations with an innovative TPE plug and pull-tab for easy refill from the parent pack. Incorporating PCR materials, the packs align with sustainability goals. The stacking format offers a fun, customisable approach to skincare, with vibrant colours and sleek metallised branding that resonates with modern consumers.
Category: Colour Cosmetics – Bronze
Highlights: Featuring HCP’s ‘Affinity Atmospheric Pump,’ this package showcases exceptional dispensing performance while ensuring superior formula compatibility. The asymmetric pack design with a metallic reveal and minimalistic monochrome colour scheme reflects the ‘Quiet Luxury’ aesthetic. HCP’s precise engineering flawlessly integrates the custom shoulder and the glass bottle, creating a cohesive and premium result.
Category: Colour Cosmetics – Honourable Mention
Highlights: Inspired by vintage stage microphones, this luxurious lipstick design features a Zamac base with embossed details and a gold anodised spinning cap for a unique interactive experience. The smooth twist-up mechanism and secure cap enhance functionality, while the opulent black and gold aesthetic evokes timeless glamour. This pack exemplifies HCP’s expertise in creating ergonomic, market-defining designs.
The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) was established in 1962 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the art and business of packaging. The annual ‘Package of the Year’ awards recognise excellence in packaging design across various industries. This year’s competition celebrated creative, sustainable, and innovative solutions that make a lasting impression on consumers.
Winning four awards at the NJPEC ‘Package of the Year’ ceremony is a testament to HCP Packaging’s leadership in innovation, sustainability, and premium design. As the company continues to redefine packaging standards, these recognitions inspire a future of bold and impactful solutions for the beauty industry.
Beyond celebrating design excellence, NJPEC’s dedication to fostering future talent is evident through its robust scholarship programme. These scholarships support students pursuing careers in packaging and related fields, ensuring a thriving future for the industry. HCP proudly aligns with NJPEC’s mission to nurture innovation and education.