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Jul 12, 2021
Precision’s Andrew Sims to retire
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]
Household News
Jun 25, 2021
US aerosol container production increased by 3.6% in 2020 compared to 2019, the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) reported.
The figures were published in the HCPA’s 2020 Aerosol Pressurised Products Survey. Now in its 70th year, the survey is designed to report on the unit production of aerosol products, valves, and containers in the US to provide... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Jun 22, 2021
Helen of Troy, designer, developer, and global marketer of consumer brand-name home, health and beauty products has sold its mass-market personal care business to HRB Brands.
Brands in Helen of Troy’s portfolio include Braun, Honeywell, Revlon, Bed Head, as well as brands producing deodorants and antiperspirants, such as Brut and Sure. The firm did not sell its Latin... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 22, 2021
Swiss company PPG will expand its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications.
The investments at PPG’s sites in the Netherlands and Poland will support growing customer demand in the region for the latest generation of coatings for aluminium and steel cans used in packaging for beverage, food, and personal care items, including aerosols.
Projects... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 21, 2021
Trivium Packaging has released its inaugural sustainability report.
The report highlights Trivium’s sustainability activities implemented across its global operations, reinforces its unwavering commitment to tackling climate change by putting sustainability at the heart of its products and operations, and unveils its long-term sustainability strategy.
“Trivium’s... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 18, 2021
Digital packaging company Springfield Solutions is expanding its capacity as part of its largest investment to date.
Project 21, announced by the UK firm on 18 June, will see Springfield investing in new space, equipment and team members to sustain its growth.
Firstly, the company is expanding in capacity, doubling the size of its logistics warehouse and raw material... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 16, 2021
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has appointed Oliver Graham, CEO of Ardagh Group’s global metal beverage business, as its new president.
Graham was elected by the MPE board during its annual general meeting on 9-10 June and assumes his new role effective immediately. He is joined by two vice-chairs, Georg Kasperkovitz, president of Trivium Packaging Europe, and Paulo... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 9, 2021
Trivium Packaging has announced its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact Initiative (UNGC), the largest corporate responsibility initiative in the world.
By signing onto the initiative, Trivium is formally aligning its corporate value system with the Ten Principles of the UNGC and its four key themes on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Trivium... [Read More]
Company News
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]
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