The leader of the perfume and cosmetics industry in the Southern Federal District will upgrade its equipment thanks to government support.

In today’s world, effective resource management is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of successful business operations. This is especially true for industries where equipment plays a key role—such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetology, and the food industry.

GSS Cosmetics (Moscow), a contract cosmetics manufacturer, has launched production of exclusive-shaped plastic bottles on its own blow-molding line at the Pushkino complex to GMP standards, making unique packaging formats available to Russian brands without long import chains.

SPLAT (SPLAT Global) has launched production of kids' toothpaste in recyclable packaging at its Organic Pharmaceuticals plant in Okulovka, starting the category-wide shift to an eco-friendly tube format.

Biofarmlab, a resident of the Dubna SEZ, commissioned the third stage of its cosmetics plant. The new building of 5,600 sq m will allow the company to produce up to 100,000 units per day and 3 million units per month.

Austrian packaging maker ALPLA expanded its portfolio for personal care and pharma with a new monomaterial foam dispenser featuring a twistlock. The system is made entirely of polypropylene, contains no metal and is fully recyclable.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announced the launch of innovative Recycl-IN rPP1025C hybrid polymer containing 70% recycled material, designed for cosmetics packaging without compromising on quality or performance.

Eco-packaging maker GVPAK (Green Valley Technology) presented at Paris Packaging Week 2026 its Pentawards Bronze-winning 'Zhi Ying Xiang Shui' paper bottle and a new collection of sustainable perfume packaging made from molded fiber.

From October 14 to 17, the 33rd International exhibition of the perfume and cosmetics industry InterCHARM 2026 will take place at Crocus Expo. Organizers announced the main premieres: from AI synthesis of cosmetic molecules and biotech ingredients to lyophilized formulas and refillable packaging.

"Rinsler Pak" company (part of "Rinsler" / "Terra Plast" Group of Companies) has announced the construction of a new production site for plastic containers for cosmetics and household chemicals at the existing site in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad region. Investments will amount to about 840 million rubles, the launch is scheduled for July–August 2025.

The Korean manufacturer SMCG (Somang Glass) has announced a new line of packaging glass for the cosmetics industry: the share of post-consumer recyclables in the material reaches 60%, and compliance is confirmed by the international GRS certificate. The new product is designed for bottles and cans of skin care products, decorative cosmetics and perfumes.

"Arabia", a manufacturer of professional cosmetics from Moscow region, is completing the construction of a new production complex in Protvin. Investments in capacity expansion amounted to 700 million rubles, which will allow the company to increase production by 40%.

Kaluga-based polymer packaging manufacturer "Plant Protey" has launched a second production site in Zhukov: investments have exceeded 4 billion rubles, and the capacity of single—stage PET technology has increased by 80% to 800 million vials and cans annually.