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Jun 11, 2025
Amcor and Berry Global finalise merger
Sustainability News
Jun 10, 2025
TUBEX Cans and Respray have been honoured with a prestigious WorldStar Award and the coveted Special Sustainability Award in Gold.
The WorldStar Award Ceremony, held on 30 May in Milan, Italy, marked a significant achievement for both companies, as they received international recognition for their collaboration in sustainable packaging.
TUBEX and the Hungarian start-up... [Read More]
Features
Jun 10, 2025
Jean Blottiere, secretary general of the Comité Français des Aerosols (CFA) explores production figures for last year.
In 2024, the production of aerosol dispensers in France increased by almost 10% (657.91 million units in 2023 vs. 723 million units in 2024).
“I believe that some production came back to France from abroad and that some segments saw sales increase... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 9, 2025
Zigler Polska, a specialist in machinery for filling aerosol cans, glass bottles and other containers, has formally appointed Wojciech Bańkowski as President of its Management Board, effective 21 May 2025.
In his new role, Mr Bańkowski is charged with leading the company through its next phase of strategic growth.
The management board and wider team extended... [Read More]
Other News
Jun 2, 2025
A new health-focused review of sun protection products has raised concerns over the safety and performance of aerosol spray sunscreens in the US market.
The 2025 edition of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Sunscreen Guide evaluated over 2,200 sun care products and found that fewer than one in four met the group’s standards for safety and efficacy.
Among the... [Read More]
Company News
May 30, 2025
Respray, a Budapest-based sustainability start-up, has achieved a significant industry milestone with the launch of the world’s first in-store spray refill stations, now operational in 30 ROSSMANN Magyarország stores across Hungary.
The launch follows two years of successful pilot testing in three Budapest locations, during which the company refined its technology... [Read More]
Company News
May 29, 2025
Ball Corporation has announced that Chief Financial Officer Howard Yu will step down from his role effective 30 June 2025, following a mutual agreement between Yu and the company.
The departure is not related to any disagreements concerning accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or company operations.
Ball has appointed Daniel Rabbitt, 56, as... [Read More]
Features
May 28, 2025
Micron Aerosols is a speciality chemicals and aerosols manufacturer. World Aerosols spoke to Krishna Maniyar, COO, to find out more about the India-based business
Founded in 1989, Micron Aerosols specialises in industrial and technical lubrication, electronics protection, plastic moulding solutions, welding and fabrication solutions.
It also supplies industrial chemical... [Read More]
Other News
May 27, 2025
Paris Packaging Week has officially launched the third edition of its acclaimed Future Leaders programme, continuing its mission to spotlight the most dynamic and forward-thinking young professionals driving change in the global packaging industry.
Now in its third year, the Future Leaders initiative has established itself as a premier platform for emerging talent across... [Read More]
Other News
May 27, 2025
The German aluminium industry remains under substantial pressure as the first quarter of 2025 showed only marginal improvements in production volumes, with no signs yet of a full recovery.
According to data released by Aluminium Deutschland (AD), output has stabilised but at historically low levels.
AD President Rob van Gils issued a pointed call to the federal government,... [Read More]
Other News
May 27, 2025
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has announced the election of Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed as its new Secretary General.
The appointment was made during the organisation’s General Assembly held in Nice on 21 May 2025.
Mohamed takes over from Gregor Spengler, who is stepping down after more than three decades of service. Spengler has held the role... [Read More]
May 27, 2025
The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 FEA Start-up Award, inviting cutting-edge start-ups in the aerosol and dispensing sectors to showcase their innovations during ADF Paris 2026, part of Paris Packaging Week.
Selected finalists will gain the opportunity to exhibit their work at the FEA Lounge during the Global Aerosol... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 23, 2025
With over 16 billion aerosol cans produced annually, the aerosol industry is grappling with a severe recycling shortfall - less than 10% of these cans are recycled globally.
Even in the most progressive regions, recycling rates struggle to surpass 20%, exposing a major environmental and safety challenge within waste management systems, said Mike Mackay, co-founder of... [Read More]
May 22, 2025
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the key trade group for the US metal can industry, has announced a major leadership change.
After nearly four decades of service, longtime president Robert Budway is retiring, with Scott Breen, the current senior vice president of sustainability, appointed as his successor.
The transition, ratified by CMI’s board of governors,... [Read More]
Other News
May 19, 2025
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Sasol, a global leader in Fischer-Tropsch technology, have announced a strategic partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives.
Through the integration of Sasol’s newly developed SASOLWAX LC product range into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® portfolio for the European,... [Read More]
Product News
May 19, 2025
GAF has expanded its EverGuard TPO accessory line with four innovative aerosol products — a sprayable and lightweight solution for easy and efficient application.
In an easy-to-carry size, the convenient aerosol can does the job of heavy canisters and buckets, at a fraction of the weight, with no time-consuming hose or brush cleaning, said the company.
The new offerings... [Read More]
Other News
May 16, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the appointment of Peter Tune as its new technical manager. Peter will begin the role on 30 June, initially working alongside Peter Watmough for a three-month period ahead of his retirement in October.
Joining BAMA from Unilever, where he holds the position of Global Aerosol Development Technologist,... [Read More]
Product News
May 16, 2025
Nouryon has announced the launch of Demeon ReNu100 propellant for aerosol applications at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This product features dimethyl ether (DME) with a natural origin index of 1 and is made from 100% biobased methanol according to the mass balance approach.
Developed in response to consumer demand for premium low-carbon personal... [Read More]
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A new health-focused review of sun protection products has raised concerns over the safety and performance of aerosol spray sunscreens in the US market
The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 FEA Start-up Award
Even in the most progressive regions, recycling rates struggle to surpass 20%, exposing a major environmental and safety challenge within waste management systems, said Mike MacKay, co-founder of GARA (The Global Aerosol Recycling Association)