Automotive Industrial News

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 Silver ratings…
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Aerosol dispensing expert Lindal Group has marked its 60th anniversary by hosting a series of exclusive celebratory events with its 1,200 employees. In the run up to the company’s anniversary on 7 June, members of staff from its 14 international locations have taken part in events to acknowledge their loyalty and diligence within the family-run business. Local celebrations also took place…
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Laxman Narasimhan will join the board on 16 July and formally take the top job from September, replacing Rakesh Kapoor, 60, who has been in charge for more than 8 years. Reckitt said that Narasimhan, 52, would also directly lead the health business unit. Reckitt, based in Slough, is one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, operating in more than 60 countries and employing more…
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Twenty-seven winners have been selected as recipients of a coveted 2019 AmeriStar Award, a prestigious design award for the packaging industry, produced by IoPP, The Institute of Packaging Professionals. A roster of 12 judges from various segments of the packaging industry evaluated this year’s entries in person, examining package innovation, product protection, economics, performance,…
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The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) New York is a once-a-year, one-location opportunity for professionals from every corner of the industry to gain knowledge and solve problems. It's a highly efficient forum for establishing relationships that bring teams together, improve product sourcing time and ultimately increase…
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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 the highlight…
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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 of 2019 in both…
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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 store some types of…
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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 could hurt competition…
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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 in producing speciality…
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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 to the automotive and…
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