KDC/One has announced plans to close its Swallowfield production facility in Wellington, Somerset in England, transferring operations to its recently acquired Barony Universal site in Ayrshire, Scotland. The move is part of a strategic realignment aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the company’s growth objectives. The Canadian-owned business acquired... [Read More]

Unilever is set to significantly expand its operations in Hungary with a 30 billion forint (€76 million) investment in a new production facility in Nyírbátor, in the country’s north-east, reported Hungary Today. The consumer goods multinational, which has operated in Hungary for three decades, is enlarging its manufacturing base to include hygiene products alongside... [Read More]

Jamestrong Packaging has commissioned a new aluminium casting line at its manufacturing site in Taree, New South Wales in Australia, marking an $8 million investment aimed at strengthening domestic production and supporting regional employment. The new facility enables the company to produce aluminium slugs on-site using ingots supplied by Tomago Aluminium, reducing reliance... [Read More]

Global packaging company Sonoco has announced the consolidation of its metal packaging and rigid paper container operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific into a single business division, Sonoco Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC. The move is intended to streamline operations and offer consumer-goods companies a single point of access to Sonoco’s... [Read More]

Valspar is broadening its spray paint portfolio with the launch of the Valspar® Oil-Based Primer + Sealer (Aerosol), a professional-grade product engineered for quick, precise and lasting surface preparation. The new aerosol joins Valspar’s comprehensive primer line, offering contractors and DIYers a powerful stain-blocking formula in a convenient spray format. The... [Read More]

Alcoa Corporation, Ball Corporation and Unilever have announced the first-ever use of ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting technology in consumer aerosol packaging. Launched ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), the partnership introduces an innovative aerosol can made with 50% ELYSIS aluminium and 50% post-consumer recycled content - one of the lowest-carbon packaging... [Read More]

With a clear vision, operational discipline, and renewed customer focus, PLZ Corp’s new CEO is ready to take the company to the next level. PLZ, a leading manufacturer of specialty aerosol and liquid products, is entering a new era of growth - and at the helm is Fenton Challgren, a seasoned executive with deep operational roots and a clear plan for the future. After... [Read More]

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global personal care leader, has announced an agreement to acquire Kenvue Inc., a global consumer health company, in a cash and stock transaction that values Kenvue at approximately $48.7 billion (€45.5 billion). The deal combines two iconic American companies to create a global health and wellness leader with complementary consumer offerings,... [Read More]

Neil Bolton, Global Product Stewardship Director at Procter & Gamble has been elected as new Chair of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association, taking over the role from Dr Alina Darragh of WD-40 Company. Elected as BAMA’s Vice-chair in 2024, Neil brings a professional background spanning over 30 years covering regulation, post-market safety surveillance,... [Read More]

Procter & Gamble has reported a solid start to its 2026 financial year, posting a three per cent rise in net sales to $22.4 billion (€20.6 billion) for the July-September quarter, driven by pricing and mix improvements across several categories. However, the maker of brands such as Febreze, Fairy and Ariel noted that its Fabric and Home Care division - which includes... [Read More]