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Aug 12, 2021
Graham Packaging appoints new president and CEO
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Aug 9, 2021
Packaging equipment manufacturer R.A. Jones will upgrade its facility in Kenton County, Kentucky, with a more than $2 million (€1.7 million) investment that will create 20 jobs.
The company’s investment includes new equipment and other upgrades at its facility in Crescent Springs Pike, Kenton County. New jobs created at the location will include mechanical and electrical... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 6, 2021
Ball Corporation has reported strong results for the second quarter of 2021, with global aluminium aerosol volumes up by 20% compared to 2020.
Ball reported second-quarter 2021 net earnings of $202 million (€171 million) on sales of $3.5 billion (€2.9 billion), compared to $94 million (€79 million) net earnings on sales of $2.8 billion (€2.3 billion) in 2020.
Results... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 3, 2021
B’laster has welcomed Chad Moline as its new vice-president of operations.
B’laster, the company behind PB B’laster, a top-selling product used to loosen rusted or frozen parts, said Moline has ‘hit the ground running’ to lead its operations across both divisions – B’laster and AC Avalanche.
A member of the leadership team, Moline is also focused on... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 2, 2021
L’Oreal has reported an ‘exceptional’ first half of the year, increasing sales by 20.7% compared to the same period in 2020.
The company generated sales of €15.19 billion and reported growth of 33.5% in the second quarter.
Commenting on the figures, Nicolas Hieronimus, L’Oreal’s CEO, said: “With the health situation still uncertain, the beauty market... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 30, 2021
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has announced that Jon Moeller, vice chairman and chief operating officer, will succeed David Taylor as its president and CEO.
On 1 November, Taylor will become P&G’s executive chairman. He will lead the board of directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO and P&G leadership on company decisions.
Moeller... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 28, 2021
Consumer goods giant Reckitt (Reckitt Benckiser) has reported a challenging first half of 2021, after experiencing a ‘boom’ in hygiene products demand earlier in the pandemic.
In its results for the first half (H1) of the year, Reckitt, which owns brands including Dettol, Air Wick and Lysol, reported that its revenue for H1 2021 dropped from around £6.9 billion... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jul 27, 2021
TUBEX has won a German Packaging Award in the sustainability category for its collaboration with Cien, a brand owned by supermarket giant Lidl.
Cien Pure & Fresh deodorant is the first aerosol deodorant in the world to be printed with natural ink. The print was the ‘last missing piece’ needed to manufacture the most sustainable monobloc aluminium aerosol can,... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 26, 2021
Unilever has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2021 with an underlying sales growth of 5.4%, despite ‘volatile’ market conditions.
While Unilever’s operating environment has seen improvements, it remains volatile, the organisation said. Restrictions on daily life are still in place globally, impacting channel dynamics, sales mix, and consumer... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 21, 2021
Aerosol dispensing company LINDAL Group has introduced an advanced spray imaging system to help deliver new levels of spray performance insight for customers.
LINDAL already conducts spray analysis in the form of flow, particle size, spray angle and shape, and spray pattern performance on its standard product range, as well as bespoke solutions developed with its innovation... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Jul 13, 2021
PLZ Aeroscience has acquired 220 Laboratories (220 Labs), an innovator and formulator of hair, skin and body products.
With this acquisition, PLZ can now offer its customers an end-to-end suite of solutions, from new product ideation and formula development to the custom manufacturing of aerosol and non-aerosol products.
This marks the fourth acquisition in the personal... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 12, 2021
Andrew Sims, Asia-Pacific (ASPAC) regional project manager at Precision, will retire at the end of the month.
Sims joined Precision in 2006 at the group’s site in Thailand and played a key role in the development of the plant. During the initial construction phase, he was responsible for overseeing the build, installation and commissioning of the facility, followed... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jul 8, 2021
Ball Corporation and En+ Group’s metals segment have partnered to produce aerosols and other containers made from the ‘world’s lowest-carbon aluminium’.
The ultra-low inert anode carbon aluminium is one of several levers that Ball uses to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its aluminium slugs, cans and bottles.
En+ is a mover in this ‘ground-breaking’... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 7, 2021
PLZ Aeroscience Corporation has acquired Champion Brands, a leading manufacturer of speciality lubricants for the automotive and industrial markets.
With this acquisition, aerosol and liquid product manufacturer PLZ expands its full-service automotive and industrial offering, positioning the firm to better serve its customer with a comprehensive suite of aerosol and... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 7, 2021
Silgan Holdings, a supplier of rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products, has appointed a new CEO.
As part of the continuation of its long-term succession planning, Silgan’s board of directors has appointed Adam Greenlee as CEO of the company, effective 1 September.
Greenlee will also continue as president of the company. He joined Silgan in 2005 and... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jul 1, 2021
Plastipak will receive green power from UK anaerobic digestion (AD) operator BioteCH4 through a new partnership to power one of its facilities.
Clean Tech, wholly owned by Plastipak, is a leading UK PET plastic re-processor, recycling more than 80,000 tonnes of post-consumer PET bottles and packaging per year, collected through the kerbside recycling system.
Based... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 29, 2021
Coster has published its fourth Sustainability Report, highlighting the extensive work the company is undertaking to implement green initiatives.
Coster used the pandemic as a push to boost its efforts in sustainability. The report, prepared in compliance with GRI standards, presents the various initiatives, KPIs and targets which are important for the group in terms... [Read More]
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