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Apr 12, 2021
Formulated Solutions welcomes vice-president of packaging operations
Company News
Apr 9, 2021
KPS Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Crown Holdings’ Europe, Middle East, and Africa aerosol and food promotional packaging business (the EMEA Food and Consumer Packaging Business).
Under the €2.25 billion deal, Crown will retain 20% ownership of the company. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year and is subject to customary... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 8, 2021
Colep has announced it will split its business into two entities - Colep Packaging and Colep Consumer Products.
The RAR Group, Colep’s sole shareholder, will remain the 100% shareholder of both new entities.
The decision follows the realisation that, although serving similar industries, the packaging and contract manufacturing businesses of Colep are essentially... [Read More]
Company News
Apr 6, 2021
Henkel is expecting a strong start to 2021, despite the continued challenges posed by the pandemic.
The company said it expects a very strong organic sales growth in the first quarter. Preliminary figures show Henkel expects organic sales growth of around 7% for Q1, significantly above current market expectations of around 3.5%.
Against the background of the recovery... [Read More]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Mar 30, 2021
A new spray packaging solutions company for pharmaceutical applications has entered the market.
RxPack, established by LINDAL Group and Coster, will tap into growth opportunities in the regulated and non-regulated pharmaceutical sectors.
The new company will include the complementary product lines by Lindal and Coster for spray packaging solutions. RxPack (pronounced... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 29, 2021
PLZ Aeroscience has appointed Gary Hendrickson as a senior advisor.
Hendrickson will play a key role in supporting president and CEO Aaron Erter in the company’s strategic growth and development efforts.
Hendrickson brings a proven track record of leadership, growth, and value creation to PLZ. In his new position, he will support PLZ’s management team in strengthening... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 25, 2021
Tekni-Plex, a global company specialising in the development and manufacture of innovative packaging material solutions and medical products, including aerosols, has welcomed a new president and CEO.
Brenda Chamulak will take on the role effective 30 June as part of a planned leadership transition. Chamulak succeeds Paul Young, who will become chairman of Tekni-Plex’s... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 25, 2021
The Starco Group has acquired US aerosol producer Chase Products Company.
Based in Illinois and founded in 1927, Chase is a highly diversified producer and was one of the first aerosol manufacturers in North America. The company manufactures spray paints and has an extensive portfolio of household cleaning, personal care, and Environmental Protection Agency-registered... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 24, 2021
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has rebranded as Reckitt, the company announced on 23 March.
The new brand is designed to tell the story of the organisation’s purpose and its transformation, drawing on its 200-year history.
The redevelopment of its corporate identity is a key milestone in the company’s ongoing journey of transformation towards sustainable growth. Its... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 22, 2021
A new online tool set to ‘transform’ traditional packaging design processes has been launched by LINDAL Group.
The new 3D Aerosol Configurator is hosted exclusively on Lindal’s website where customers can gain access to a suite of ‘sophisticated’ editing and design tools to instantly and easily create 3D aerosol packaging.
The tool allows customers to select... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 15, 2021
Belvac, a firm specialising in can forming and decoration technologies for the two-piece can industry, part of Dover Corporation, has expanded its services by investing in a new pilot line.
Adding this fully functional, two-piece can pilot line strengthens Belvac’s capabilities and offerings to support increased global demand for beverage can-making equipment and support... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 3, 2021
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has unveiled its brand new website, designed to educate consumers about the infinitely recyclable benefits of aluminium packaging.
Working to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet recycling targets, the site is an educational hub, featuring the latest data, how-to guides, blog posts, videos, fact sheets, and... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Feb 26, 2021
Tecnocap has published its first sustainability report to disclose its economic, social, environmental performance.
The metal packaging company, which operates in 100 countries and has around 1,000 employees, specialises in aluminium aerosol cans.
The sustainability report is prepared in following the sustainability reporting standards of the Global Report Initiative... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Feb 26, 2021
Trivium Packaging has partnered with a recycling firm in Argentina to increase the recollection and reuse of aluminium aerosol cans.
Through the partnership with Creando Conciencia, Trivium Argentina will become the first in Latin America to use post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The initiative is part of the company’s efforts to raise awareness and accelerate... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 24, 2021
Coesia has appointed Alessandro Parimbelli as its new CEO.
Based in Italy, Coesia is a group of industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, including R.A Jones, which specialises in aerosol machinery.
After holding senior positions at Jabil Circuit, Parimbelli, 52, an engineer, has held the role of executive vice-president and CEO of the enterprise... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 23, 2021
Ardagh Group has reported strong results for the fourth quarter of 2020.
The company reported that metal packaging shipments increased by 7% in Q4 and 5% for the year; speciality can volumes increased by 13% for the year. Its Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased by 5% to $281 million (€231 million), led by growth of 27% in metal beverage packaging.
Ardagh holds a 42% interest... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 18, 2021
Rabobank, one of the largest banks in the Netherlands, has become Airopack’s majority shareholder following an investment from the company’s growth agenda.
The investment allows Airopack to bring its sustainable packaging solutions to a wider global audience. With this transaction, Airopack has been able to further strengthen its balance sheet, providing a solid... [Read More]
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