On November 6 and 7, Brazil took a significant step on the global stage by hosting the ABAS Awards, the first Aerosol Innovation Conference and Recognition in Brazil, at the Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa in Guarujá. Organised by ABAS (the Brazilian Aerosol Association), the event brought together leaders, experts, and national and international companies to celebrate... [Read More]

Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, a middle market special situations investment bank, acted as the exclusive investment banker to its long-term client, Spray Products Corporation, in arranging, structuring, and negotiating a $40 million loan package with Legacy Corporate Lending. "Phoenix IB is delighted with the credit package we were able to arrange for Spray Products,"... [Read More]

Engr Arslan Ahmad, manager production & planning at Nimir Industrial Chemicals, examines evaluation practices and how to enhance them. Imagine a manufacturing world where the performance of production floor employees is evaluated as seamlessly as cricket players' stats are accessed with a single click on an internet browser search. Just as we effortlessly view a player's... [Read More]

Kenvue has appointed Andrew Stanleick to the role of president, skin health & beauty for North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa, leading the strategic direction of its iconic of brands, including Neutrogena, Aveeno and OGX, in the regions. “We are very pleased to have Andrew join Kenvue in this critical role,” said Charmaine England, chief growth officer,... [Read More]

Global specialty chemical company Hallstar has announced its purchase of Sytheon, Ltd., whose active ingredients, including products like Sytenol® A, will comprise a new product line within Hallstar’s Beauty division. Bakuchiol is recognised as the safest, most effective natural alternative to retinol, said Hallstar. Sytheon has a global footprint with dynamic R&D... [Read More]

Gillette has announced its newest campaign 'The Best Your Game Can Get', featuring Toronto Raptors’ Gradey Dick and NBA Legend Tracy McGrady. This new campaign subverts the traditional mentor-mentee relationship, with Gradey Dick imparting knowledge about the latest grooming technology from GilletteLabs to one of his shooting mentors, Tracy McGrady. "I grew up watching... [Read More]

Ball Corporation has acquired Alucan, a European leader in extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology. The acquisition complements Ball’s existing global extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle business with the addition of manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés in Barcelona, Spain, and Lummen, Belgium. This acquisition aligns with Ball’s business... [Read More]

Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC  have announced new Monobloc colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem. These libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc cans, helping brands and metal packaging manufacturers set achievable expectations in the design, proofing and printing... [Read More]

Airheads has released a limited edition cherry-scented foot spray for the Halloween season. The product comes in the shape of a large red foot, and smells like the Airheads' cherry scent. "This Halloween we want trick-or-treaters to 'treat their feet' with our new cherry-scented foot spray that smells just like an Airhead Cherry bar," said Craig Cuchra, VP of marketing... [Read More]

Wolf Group OÜ, brand owner of Penosil spray products and one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and distributors of building materials, has opened its PU Foam Factory in Spain. Wolf Group’s founders – Jaan Puusaag and Jaanus Paeväli – and CEO Peeter Tohver tell World Aerosols more. Located in Gavà, Barcelona, the PU Foam Factory is the group's second in the... [Read More]