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Purple Holding is a Swedish research company devoted to creating and introducing a more environmentally friendly aerosol solution. World Aerosols hears from chairman Jan Ohlinder and marketing & finance manager Andreas Sahlström Purple Holding was formed by Mikael Sahlström, who co-developed the company’s patented Plug-in Can (PIC) system, and developed the concept... [Read More]

Gelisim Cosmetics is a leading aerosols manufacturer and exporter located in Turkey. Abdullah Ozpi, board member, gives an overview of the organisation. Gelisim Cometics has been producing various aerosol products, especially air fresheners and body sprays in its own production facility for more than three decades. “Our Alya air freshener series and Cheetah branded... [Read More]

Diversified CPC International, an industry leader in the production and distribution of high-purity propellants, hydrocarbon refrigerants and specialty gas products, has appointed David Burks as president and chief executive officer (CEO). Burks tells World Aerosols more about his career and focus. Burks’ background is rooted in the steel industry, due to family history... [Read More]

Urszula Rosinska, sales director at ZIGLER POLSKA, highlights the importance of intelligent investment. In the world of manufacturing, the allure of low-priced equipment can be tempting. However, the adage ‘you get what you pay for’ couldn't be more apt, especially when it comes to aerosol production machinery. While the initial cost may seem like a bargain, the... [Read More]

Alyne Freitas Silva, president of the Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS), tells World Aerosols about Brazil’s latest filling figures. World Aerosols observed that, from 2011 to 2022, the total increase in aerosol production was 500 million aerosols per year. According to Freitas Silva, there are two fundamental reasons for this: the structuring of the Brazilian industry... [Read More]

Chas Aylsworth, director of strategy and business development for Trivium Packaging, delves into the company’s impressive sustainability innovations As director of strategy and business development for Trivium Packaging, Aylsworth leads the business development and strategy functions for the organisation, which he said provides significant latitude in creating meaningful... [Read More]

World Aerosols hears from Gary Okey, executive vice president at Recycle Aerosol – a pioneering company with some exciting projects up its sleeve Recyle Aerosol is based in Tennessee in the US, and has been recycling aerosols for about 35 years. When the organisation was formed, aerosol recycling was not a huge endeavour, according to Okey. It was just ‘one of those... [Read More]

COSMOS LAC is a boutique spray paint manufacturer based in Athens, Greece.Achilles Segos, co-owner and operations manager, tells World Aerosols more about the company. COSMOS LAC was founded in 1982 by Panayiotis Segos, who aimed to provide customers with an innovative, quick and affordable way to paint simple but also difficult surfaces. Paints in aerosol packaging was... [Read More]

Aerotek is an India-based company that is bringing innovative solutions to the sector. G Ravi Kumar, technical director, gives World Aerosols an overview of the company. Aerotek NxtGen Pvt Ltd is an innovative company focusing on the production of SPRAYLA cooking oil spray – an alternative to traditional liquid oil or butter. The spray oils are available in various... [Read More]

Rafael Alan Silveira is head of packaging development – R&D Hub LATAM at Beiersdorf. He informs World Aerosols of Beiersdorf’s focus on sustainability, and of the importance of collaborative endeavour Latin America is a very important market for Beiersdorf, Silveira told World Aerosols, because it is a region with 21 countries and approximately 650 million people. “In... [Read More]

Sanctuary Spa’s mousse-to-oil moisturiser won the New Aerosol of the Year category at the 2023 British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) Awards. Christina Gomes, senior product development manager at Sanctuary Spa, gives World Aerosols insight into the product’s journey to market Sanctuary Spa’s mousse-to-oil moisturiser is a lightweight foamed mousse... [Read More]

Last year, Brazil's aerosol association – Associação Brasileira de Aerossóis e Saneantes Domissanitários (ABAS) – appointed Alyne Freitas Silva as president for 2024/25. She reveals more to World Aerosols about her journey so far, and her focus for the organisation Beginning her career as a chemical engineer for Liquigás, Freitas Silva worked on implementing... [Read More]

For this feature, World Aerosols heard from some of the event’s speakers, to learn more about the innovations they will be discussing, and why the event is a valuable occasion for them and their organisations. ADF, part of Paris Packaging Week, has long been a considerable highlight in the aerosol sector’s calendar. World Aerosols has often heard from its expert contributors... [Read More]

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) provided an update on the Aerosol Recycling Initiative’s first year, and next steps. World Aerosols reports. The Aerosol Recycling Initative was launched in May last year, with the support of almost 20 companies across the aerosol value chain. It aims to increase access... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) held its 2023 Forum & Awards this October, at Carden Park hotel in Cheshire, England. World Aerosols was privileged to attend, and provides its event highlights in this report. This publication has become accustomed to BAMA delivering an innovative and diverse programme of speakers, covering varied but always-relevant... [Read More]