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LINDAL France celebrated its 50th anniversary on 30 May 2026 with a gathering at its Briey site that drew more than 400 attendees, including current and retired employees, their families, members of the LINDAL Group Executive Board, and event partners. The Briey facility, established in 1975, now employs around 270 people and ranks as the second-largest site within the LINDAL Group. It is...
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The US Food and Drug Administration has added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking the first addition to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s. The final order was issued on 9 June 2026, just seven months after the proposed order was published. Bemotrizinol has been used as a sunscreen ingredient in Europe and other markets for...
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has welcomed the introduction of new bipartisan legislation in the United States Senate that would formally authorise the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice programme. The proposed Safer Choice Program Authorization Act (SCPAA), introduced by Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio, aims to place the...
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A recent World Aerosols article reported the expiry of European patent EP2277969B2 relating to HFO-1234ze. We wish to clarify that this represents the expiry of a single patent within a broader intellectual property landscape. The article has been removed.
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Bradford Labs Inc. has launched a new brand identity that unites two longstanding personal care manufacturers — Bradford Soap Works Inc. and Solo Laboratories Inc. — under a single platform. West Warwick, Rhode Island-based Bradford Labs brings together Bradford Soap Works, founded in 1876 and a specialist in solid personal care manufacturing, and Solo Laboratories, a recognised leader in...
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Unilever has announced plans to invest $270 million (€249m) in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, due to open by spring 2029, serving as the company's primary R&D hub for its personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses in the US and globally. The digital-first, AI-powered facility will bring together all R&D capabilities under one roof, including...
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has promoted Christopher Finarelli to vice president of state government relations and public policy for the West Region, effective 1 June 2026. Finarelli, who joined HCPA in January 2021, was previously senior director in the same function. In his new role he will continue leading the association's advocacy efforts across the western...
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The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has launched a new manifesto setting out what it says is needed from government and industry to realise the full potential of aluminium packaging within a circular economy, as the sector navigates rising costs, regulatory pressure and economic uncertainty. The document makes five specific asks. On extended producer responsibility, Alupro...
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German engineering group Dürr CTS has become the first manufacturer to offer all its regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) system designs in an electrically heated version, opening up electric exhaust air purification to industrial-scale applications for the first time. The development has implications for aerosol manufacturers, whose filling and production processes generate solvent-laden...
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PaddleTechPro is preparing to launch JOOLAREPAIR, a surface restoration spray for pickleball paddles, with an official release scheduled for June 2026. The product targets a common performance issue in the sport: paddle surface friction degrades after one to three months of regular play, reducing spin, grip and shot consistency and often prompting early replacement. PaddleTechPro says its...
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The German consumer goods giant is pouring investment into its North American operations, signalling a decisive shift in growth strategy. Henkel has set out its stall in North America with two significant strategic moves in quick succession: a $70 million (€60.9 million) research and development campus in Connecticut, and a deal to acquire Not Your Mother, one of the...
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Germany's aluminium industry has started 2026 with continued production declines across most segments, with no sign of the economic recovery the sector has been waiting for, according to industry association Aluminium Deutschland. Production of recycled aluminium in the first quarter fell 3% year on year to 684,564 tonnes, while semi-finished aluminium products declined 1% to 568,688...
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German digital printing ink specialist Tritron GmbH is investing €9.4 million in a major infrastructure expansion, centred on a new 2,900m² production facility it has named the Ink-Cube. The facility, which is scheduled to go into operation in July, represents an investment of approximately €7.6 million and has been purpose-built for the manufacture of UV and UV-LED inks for industrial...
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German machinery manufacturer Hinterkopf GmbH is positioning dry offset, HD-Print and digital printing as a unified technology portfolio for the decoration of tubes, cans and other cylindrical hollow bodies, arguing that converters no longer need to choose between print quality, efficiency and flexibility. Dry offset remains the company's high-volume workhorse, offering multi-colour printing...
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US men's personal care brand Dr. Squatch has launched a spray sunscreen, marking its first entry into the sun care category. The mineral SPF 30 formula uses zinc oxide as its active ingredient, delivering broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. The brand says more than 98% of ingredients are of natural origin, with zinc oxide supplemented by vitamin E and coconut alkanes. The spray format is...
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Unilever is launching a range of limited-edition aerosol and personal care products across its Sure, Dove, Lynx and Radox brands ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with listings secured across major UK retailers. The activation represents the company's broadest multi-brand sports sponsorship play to date in the personal care category. Sure, the company's flagship deodorant brand, is introducing...
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PLZ Corp has begun production of a new avocado oil variant of its Vegalene food release spray at its St Clair, Missouri plant. The product is formulated for high-heat applications and marketed as a zero-residue release spray — leaving no oil in the can after use. PLZ says the launch represents a significant addition to the Vegalene range. The company credited its formulation and...
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Aptar Beauty will exhibit at Luxe Pack New York on 6–7 May, presenting a range of premium and sustainable packaging and dispensing solutions at booth C18 at the Javits Center. The company's display will be organised around the theme "The Joy of Beauty, The Beauty of Joy", with a focus on consumer-driven innovations across fragrance, skincare and personal care categories. Product...
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