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Colep is a leading consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturer and has been awarded Gold and Silver medals by EcoVadis for best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. Five Colep manufacturing sites were assessed; two received Gold CSR ratings, which placed Colep in the top 5% of suppliers evaluated and the remaining three sites received... [Read More]

CRC Industries, a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, announced the issuance of US Patent No. 10,267,227 for its CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner. The patented technology includes systems for the reduction or elimination of intake valve deposits in gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines... [Read More]

The Comite Francais des Aerosols (CFA) recently released the 2018 aerosol filling statistics for France. Overall, aerosols were filled to a 1.5% volume increase in 2018 over 2017, with 696 million units filled. The report refers to innovation being a growth stimulator, particularly the “continuous process of improving aerosol dispensers” that the industry embraces.... [Read More]

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website today. The new-look site, www.steelforpackaging.org, is designed to promote the unique qualities and benefits of steel as a packaging material including its strength, barrier properties, preservative capabilities and environmental credentials. Alexis... [Read More]

An online forum that began as a joint project between Heidelberg and subsidiary Gallus, is now a free-access knowledge portal. Accounting for around 5% percent of the global print volume of approximately €400 billion, today’s label market has considerable growth potential in the printing industry, and has grown from a niche segment to a sizable industry over... [Read More]

Wired reports that a special warehouse will be built for hazardous goods that Amazon stores and ships to customers. The new warehouse will be in Mississippi and measure 500,000 square feet, specially created to store and process orders of items like bleach cleaner, nail polish and bear spray. "We recognized there was a need for specially engineered buildings to help safely... [Read More]

German consumer goods company Beiersdorf, which owns the Nivea brand, has recorded group sales growth of 6% in the first quarter of 2019. According to the company, in nominal terms sales rose by 7.8% year-on-year to €1.947 billion, ahead of average industry forecasts of €1.9 billion, Reuters reported. “Beiersdorf had a solid start into the first three months... [Read More]

Due to the fast-moving developments in China's aerosol industry, regulatory and legal requirements are constantly introduced and parameters regularly being developed. Compliance issues around safe production, transportation and environmental awareness and sustainability are more prominent than ever, particularly in terms of new plant planning, construction and development. As... [Read More]

Tata Steel is likely to offer to sell parts of its European packaging activities to secure regulatory approval for a planned joint venture with Thyssenkrupp, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The two steelmakers agreed an eight-day extension to a deadline for submitting remedies to the European Commission, which has been concerned that the combined entity... [Read More]

Speciality packaging producer Alltub has been acquired by middle market private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). OEP has bought 100% of the Alltub Group from previous shareholder Aurora Capital. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Alltub was founded in 2005 as a spinoff from the aluminium producer Alcan. The Amsterdam-headquartered company specialises... [Read More]

Synthetic lubricants and filters formulator and packager, Amsoil, unveils three new aerosol items targeted at the automotive and powersport industries. The US company released its latest trio of products on 10th August 2018. The expanded lineup of aerosol goods is aimed at businesses seeking to provide end-consumers with professional-level cleaning capabilities. Marketing... [Read More]