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Ball Corporation has released its new Climate Transition Plan, which outlines the company's planned pathway and evolution into a fully circular and decarbonised business, allowing it to better serve its stakeholders and deliver solutions that benefit the planet. The plan was released alongside Ball's 2022 Combined Report, which details the company's stated commitment... [Read More]

Established in 1967, LEC has developed into a major force in aerosol filling with its own brands – including Insette hairspray – as well as offering contract filling services. The company tells World Aerosols about how its origins shape its current approach Pointing to the company’s beginnings, Debbie Dwyer, LEC’s office manager, noted that the company was the... [Read More]

In an interview with World Aerosols, Dr Ángel Rasgido, president of the Argentine Aerosol Chamber (CADEA), gave insights into the region, and told us more about the 11th Latin American Congress, taking place on 13-14 September this year in Buenos Aires CADEA – or Cámara Argentina del Aerosol – is a non-profit civil association that was founded in 1957, and it brings... [Read More]

Alexia Lundberg, chief product officer at Will Perform, spoke to World Aerosols about the new spray product from tennis ace Serena Williams. Tennis superstar Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slams and four Olympic gold medals, is co-founder of WILL Perform - which includes a spray product designed for topical pain-relief and muscle-care that is designed for both... [Read More]

BC3 Technologies based in Baltimore, Maryland in the US, is a privately-held medical device company focused on the development of aerosolised hemostatic products that help save lives. Wayne Grube, CEO and founder, tells World Aerosols more. The company comprises a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing specialists and biomaterials scientists, and builds upon many years... [Read More]

Alain D’Haese, secretary general of the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), explains the association’s initiative concerning PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET) and aerosol recyclability. The FEA has launched its voluntary Code of Practice for PET aerosol dispenser recyclability in the EU. This article explains the background and details.  The Aerosol Dispensers Directivei... [Read More]

Three years ago, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added hazardous waste aerosol cans into its “universal wastes” category, making it easier for their collection and recycling – although five states had jumped the federal gun and done this themselves. This foreshadowed what was to come – states taking legislation into their own hands.   The federal... [Read More]

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will host its Mid-Year Meeting, IMPACT2023, on 3 May through 5 May at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, US, writes Nicholas Georges, senior vice president - scientific & international affairs. Over the course of three days, attendees will learn about and engage with the public policy issues that impact... [Read More]

Alexandre Basson, PRECISION’s group marketing, strategy & business development director, spoke exclusively to World Aerosols to give more insight into the company’s SMART 35 and STYLISH 52 actuators announced at ADF Paris 2023. During ADF 2023, part of Paris Packaging Week, aerosol valve and actuator leader PRECISION announced the launch of two radically innovative... [Read More]

Germany-based Aerochemica is a contract filler with a very diverse portfolio. The firm spoke to World Aerosols about its Covid bounce-back and its optimistic outlook. AeroChemica Dr Deppe is a medium-sized family business that is located in Kempen in the west of Germany, near the Dutch border. It produces approximately 20 million spray cans per year on about 8.000m²... [Read More]

Bill Frauenheim, vice president, operations at Diversified CPC International spoke to World Aerosols about his career, achievements and aspirations for 2023. Can you tell me about your journey from the start of your career to your current role? “I began my career with Diversified CPC in 1983 after graduating with a Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering degree from... [Read More]

Jakub Malota, CEO at KOH-I-NOOR, told World Aerosols about its journey, adapting to market turbulence and the company’s relationship with its customers. Can you tell me a bit about KOH-I-NOOR Mlada Vozice, and its journey to where it got to today? “The journey of KOH-I-NOOR (KIN) is very interesting. The company has been on the market for over 75 years. During its... [Read More]

The growth of the aerosols in India has been directly proportional to the growth of disposable income of its population, at least in the last decade, writes Sanjay Malhotra, managing director at Aerol Formulations. The household insecticide, pharmaceutical aerosols, personal care deodorants and air fresheners have been the main drivers so far, followed by paints, industrial... [Read More]

Nicholas Georges, senior vice president, scientific & international affairs at the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), on what the US industry can expect in 2023. The 2022 mid-term elections altered the political dynamics on issues impacting the US aerosol products industry. Democrats made significant gains in state legislatures and Republicans... [Read More]