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Jun 9, 2021
Trivium signs UN Global Compact Initiative
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Jun 7, 2021
L’Oreal USA will open a second company headquarters (HQ) in California next year.
A major milestone for the L’Oreal Group’s largest subsidiary, L’Oreal USA’s second HQ will bring together the teams from its California-based brands – NYX Professional Makeup, Urban Decay and Pulp Riot, which are currently based at three different locations – into one state-of-the-art... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 4, 2021
Ahead of World Environment Day, Dove has launched a major forest restoration project.
The project is designed to protect and restore forests, protect the habitats of endangered species, and improve the livelihoods of 16,000 people who call North Sumatra, Indonesia, home.
In partnership with Conservation International and in support of its collaboration with the Ministry... [Read More]
Product News
Jun 4, 2021
The winners of this year’s ADF&PCD and PLD Innovation Awards will be announced in virtual ceremonies on 22 and 23 June.
Three separate ceremonies will celebrate the latest in packaging innovation at the following times: PDF Innovation Awards: 22 June, 1pm to 2.25pm CET (12pm to 1.45pm GMT); ADF Innovation Awards – 22 June, 3pm to 4pm CET (2pm to 3pm GMT); and... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 1, 2021
Beiersdorf and Swiss packaging company Nussbaum have joined forces to produce aerosol cans made from 100% recycled aluminium.
After a year of development, the companies are producing the innovative aerosol packaging entirely out of used beverage cans. The first Beiersdorf products packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled aluminium will be rolled out on the market as... [Read More]
Company News
May 25, 2021
Henkel has reported a good start to the fiscal year, achieving organic sales growth of 7.7% in the first quarter of 2021.
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to adversely affect the social and economic environment in numerous markets, Henkel’s group sales reached around €5 billion, an increase of 0.8% in nominal terms, although this represents... [Read More]
Personal Care News
May 25, 2021
Shiseido Company has promoted Ron Gee to the position of president and CEO of Shiseido Americas.
A nearly 20-year veteran of the beauty industry, Gee has overseen businesses across all categories, including makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrance, and in all channels, including luxury and prestige, mass market, and salon.
Earlier in his career, Gee served in various... [Read More]
Company News
May 25, 2021
Diversified CPC International (DCPC) has appointed David Burks as chief operating officer.
In this newly created role, Burks will ensure DCPC is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of its global customer base by advancing the firm’s focus on safety and sustainability.
Burks joined the DCPC team as executive vice-president in September 2018 after a 25-year... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 21, 2021
Crown Holdings has issued an interim sustainability report to track its recent environmental, social and governance (ESG) accomplishments, and to offer insight into its future strategy.
Titled ‘Enduring Values, Continuous Progress’ the report highlights the completion of Crown’s first sustainability goals and its plan to raise the bar for future performance, based... [Read More]
Company News
May 17, 2021
LINDAL Group has appointed Frederic Noel as the company’s chief operating officer.
Noel joins LINDAL following a 20-year tenure at global materials science and manufacturing company, Avery Dennison Corporation, where he led various manufacturing sites across Europe. Along with his role as vice president of operations and supply chain for Europe at MENA, and his most... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 10, 2021
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has appointed Tom Giddings as interim general manager.
Giddings, previously sustainability and public affairs manager, succeeds industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who is moving on to another senior role within the recycling sector.
Having joined Alupro in June 2020, Giddings has firmly positioned himself as a driving... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 7, 2021
Tubex has teamed up with PreZero Pyral to form a closed loop in recycling post-consumer aluminium packaging.
Tubex and its slug supplier recently developed a patented alloy where the customer has the choice of up to 60% inclusion of recycled material in the slug. An aluminium slug is the primary material used to manufacture aluminium monobloc aerosol cans.
This collaboration... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Apr 28, 2021
Beiersdorf has seen an organic sales increase of 6.3% in the first quarter of 2021.
Group sales for Q1 stood at €1.9 billion, with the company declaring a ‘solid start’ to the new fiscal year, despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite a difficult market environment, especially in Europe, Beiersdorf’s consumer business segment... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 23, 2021
Crown Holdings' net sales in the first quarter were $3.07 billion (€2.55 billion), compared to $2.75 billion (€2.29 billion) in the same period in 2020.
The company’s president and CEO, Timothy Donahue, said each of the global businesses “executed well both commercially and operationally” in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The figures reflect increased... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 21, 2021
Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported third-quarter fiscal year 2021 net sales of $18.1 billion (€15 billion), an increase of 5% compared to the previous year.
The company’s beauty segment organic sales increased from 7% compared to a year ago. Skin and personal care organic sales increased high single digits, primarily driven by ‘positive mix impact’ from... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 16, 2021
Combitool, Texa and Madag Printing Systems have merged to form PackSys Global.
The aim of the merger is to create a stronger force and focus on the continuity of each company’s strengths.
PackSys Global is made up of four divisions: premium cosmetics, health and pharma, beverage and specialities, and customer service. The Swiss company’s product portfolio includes... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 13, 2021
Avon Group, a major player in the UK industrial component manufacturing sector, has acquired Edgewest Plastics.
The move marks Avon Group’s second key acquisition in the last six months, following the takeover of Scandura.
Avon Group is a multi-site, specialist manufacturing and engineering group. Privately owned and with a group turnover exceeding £80 million... [Read More]
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