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Jan 14, 2022
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Jan 11, 2022
Ardagh Group has received a gold rating from EcoVadis, an independent sustainability rating platform.
EcoVadis gold, one of the highest ratings available and the sixth for Ardagh, recognises the group’s responsible and sustainable practices. Scoring in the 97th percentile, the rating reflects the quality of Ardagh’s sustainability management systems.
Gold is... [Read More]
Product News
Dec 20, 2021
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has issued a voluntary product recall of multiple aerosol dry conditioner and dry shampoo spray products, due to the presence of benzene.
The recall includes products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterl<ss produced in the US, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food.
The... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 20, 2021
Sonoco, a major sustainable packaging company, has agreed to acquire Ball Metalpack.
The company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack for $1.35 billion (€1.19 billion), before taking into consideration tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $180 million (€159 million).
Ball Metalpack is a leading manufacturer... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 15, 2021
Starco Brands has launched equity financing of up to $45 million (€39.9 million), also known as a public offering, allowing any individual over 18 years of age to invest in the company through the purchase of freely tradable common stock.
Starco Brands’ mission is to create ‘cutting-edge, behaviour-changing brands’ and this innovative method of capital raising... [Read More]
Other News
Dec 14, 2021
On 9 December, the executive committee of the Comité Français des Aerosols (CFA) elected its new president and new vice-president.
Following his retirement announcement, in early 2022 Claude-Bernard Michelot (Technima) will leave the presidency of the CFA to Nathalie Thys, of GSK. Laurent Flond (L’Oreal) will take on the role of vice president. Nicolas Deprez (Trivium... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 14, 2021
Unilever’s chief human resources officer (CHRO), Leena Nair, will leave the company in January, the company has announced.
Nair will pursue a new career opportunity as global CEO of Chanel Limited. Alan Jope, Unilever’s CEO, thanked Nair for her “outstanding contribution over the last three decades”.
“Leena has been a pioneer throughout her career at Unilever,... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Dec 13, 2021
Trivium Packaging has received an A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-profit organisation considered ‘the gold standard’ of environmental reporting.
In only its second year of operation, Trivium achieved the A- rating in 2020 and 2021 for its implementation of best practices in two categories: climate change and water security.
“It is... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 9, 2021
PRECISION Group’s Europe technical services manager, Olinda Ausset, will be retiring on 31 December.
Ausset joined Precision in 1983, just after she graduated from Orsay University where she studied chemistry. She soon became the head of Precision France’s customer technical service and laboratory before her role recently evolved into Europe technical services manager.
For... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 6, 2021
Aztec Aerosols has opened a new warehouse in Crewe, UK, following ‘sustained growth’ over the past four years.
The expansion is designed to support an increase in demand for Aztec’s products and follows a series of investments from its parent company, Instarmac Group. The 7,115 square-foot building is based alongside its current site at Gateway Business Park and... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Dec 2, 2021
The Salford Valve Company (Salvalco) has announced the implementation of its Eco-Valve technology in NIVEA’s Naturally Good deodorant range, following its previously announced collaboration with Beiersdorf.
Nivea is the first global brand to go to market with this sustainable aerosol valve from UK-based Salvalco, spearheading this new aerosol technology for the skincare... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 2, 2021
LINDAL Group has announced Dave Murphy as its new sales director in North America.
Murphy has taken up the role at LINDAL’s Indiana facility following 15 years in senior sales, business development and customer relationship leadership roles in the packaging sector.
Previously holding positions at Amcor, Essentra, DS Smith and Huhtamaki, Murphy has led teams within... [Read More]
Company News
Dec 1, 2021
Unilever has announced several changes to the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE).
Unilever’s chief legal officer and group secretary, Ritva Sotamaa, has decided to retire from the company at the end of March. Sotomaa joined Unilever in 2013 and in 2018 was appointed group secretary, in addition to her chief legal officer role. She will be succeeded by Maria Varsellona,... [Read More]
Company News
Nov 30, 2021
Ball Corporation will be exhibiting at FCE Cosmetique, the main trade fair for the cosmetics sector in Latin America, from 30 November to 2 December at São Paulo Expo.
Ball’s stand (L055) will feature the latest additions to its impact-extruded aluminium product range, and provide a unique opportunity for visitors to discuss innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging... [Read More]
Company News
Nov 30, 2021
Aptar has been named one of the Most Responsible Companies in France for 2022 by news magazine Le Point.
Aptar, a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing (including aerosols), and active material solutions, ranks in the top 100 companies for its efforts in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).
Le Point joined forces with Statista... [Read More]
Company News
Nov 30, 2021
Customers of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein can now open complaints digitally via the Packaging Steel App.
This new system reduces the processing time for complaints, as the complaints entered are processed directly in the ERP system of Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer. For buyers of rasselstein packaging steel, the complaint process is significantly simplified.
“To... [Read More]
Product News
Nov 24, 2021
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling all lots of specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirant products sold in Canada, due to the presence of benzene.
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and can result in certain cancers. Based on exposure... [Read More]
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) announced the results of its 2024 Awards during a ceremony on 16 October
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