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Shares in Reckitt, the FTSE 100 consumer goods group, have fallen 25% over the past year. Interim results revealed that operating profit dropped by 4.9% in the first half of the year. The firm said it plans to sell its portfolio of home care brands that are “no longer core” to the business, including Air Wick and Cillit. The restructuring will enable a “simpler,... [Read More]

Weener Plastics (WP) has announced that sustainable packaging supplier Silgan Holdings Inc, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, US, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of the company. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing the market positions of both parties, and providing new opportunities for innovation and growth. The complementary Silgan... [Read More]

Novasol Spray S.A., known for the Pintyplus brand, has been acquired by European Aerosols, a leader in aerosol chemical solutions across Europe. This acquisition has been in progress for some time, according to the organisation. Over the past year, outgoing CEO Ramón Ferrer and incoming CEO Jürg Vogelsang have been negotiating the terms of the handover, resulting in... [Read More]

Two years after acquiring 40% of ALM, SL, Colep Packaging has executed the purchase of the remaining 60% of the Spanish aluminium aerosol manufacturer. With this transaction, Colep Packaging has acquired the entire share capital of ALM, and is reaffirming its ambition to grow in the aerosol market. In 2024, ALM is expected to achieve sales exceeding €16 million. By... [Read More]

Diversified CPC International, an industry leader in the production and distribution of high-purity propellants, hydrocarbon refrigerants, and specialty gas products, has appointed Dan Drury as senior director of commercial strategy and execution. In this new role, Drury will be responsible for leading Diversified CPC’s growth initiatives for existing strategic commercial... [Read More]

Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco) has entered into an agreement to acquire Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS) for approximately $3.9 billion (€3.6 billion). Sonoco said the transaction enables it to enhance its strategy to focus on and scale its core businesses and invest in high return opportunities, both organically and inorganically. Following the transaction,... [Read More]

Rovensa Next, a pioneering leader in bio-solutions for agriculture, has announced a new partnership with Limaru, a leading solutions provider to the global biocide industry. Under this agreement, both parties agreed to collaborate in developing, registering and marketing safe, practical and eco-conscious pest control solutions based on Orange Oil for the EU-27 and Great... [Read More]

TUBEX has announced that Leopold Werdich, who was managing director for 25 years, is relocating within the Dr Grupp Group of Companies. He is taking up a senior management position at CAG Holding GmbH from June. During his time, Werdich developed TUBEX into a modern, innovative and sustainable manufacturing company. Numerous national and international prizes and awards... [Read More]

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is now offering the capability for customers to configure rasselstein® Express materials themselves within its Packaging Steel Shop - thus expanding the range in its online store. Configured material is ready for dispatch within 14 days, according to the German company. "With the configurator, we enable our existing customers to configure their... [Read More]

Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), one of the largest aerosol can producers in North America, has announced the grand opening of a new multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art centre at 2850 Charter Street in Columbus, Ohio in the US. The 11,000 square foot facility includes modern laboratories, prototyping equipment, training rooms and collaboration spaces. The company... [Read More]

On Tuesday 11 June, BAMA’s Aerosol Discussion Evening in York will play host to informative presentations from the Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) and MAKE UK. The CTPA has been following the development of regulation related to cosmetic products in the UK and EU post-Brexit, including the implementation of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR). At... [Read More]

In the midst of a Dengue outbreak in Argentina, SC Johnson donated 240,000 OFF! mosquito repellents - brought from SC Johnson Mexico - to help protect people. Together with Cáritas Argentina the company distributed repellent to underserved communities, in difficult-to-reach areas, highly impacted by Dengue. "At Caritas Argentina we build alliances that allow us to continue... [Read More]

LINDAL Group’s Litec Moulding facility in Ireland sponsored a local girls' rugby tour that took place in Holland earlier this month. Spearheaded by LINDAL’s Litec injection moulding facility in Ireland, the sponsorship helped cover the costs of trip and competition entry for the 48 players from Ireland’s Westport Rugby Football Club taking part in the four-day tour... [Read More]

Dutch-based DeSpray Environmental signed a long-term multi-million contract with the Australian-based ARRG Waste for DeSpray aerosol recycling systems at the IFAT exhibition in Munich, Germany. From its headquarters in Chinchilla, Queensland, ARRG Waste operates a range of waste management and recycling services. This is the first time in DeSpray's history that its aerosol... [Read More]

Wolf Group, the European building chemicals producer and brand owner of Penosil spray,  has opened its PU Foam Factory in Spain. This step marks the beginning of foam production not only in Iberia but in the entire Mediterranean, North African and Near East regions. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the construction process, which began in 2023. More... [Read More]

Mauser Packaging Solutions, a global supplier of rigid packaging products and services, expects to close its aerosol can business this July. The organisation's aerosol arm, which is located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin in the US, is experiencing 'ongoing economic difficulties', wrote Roger Pugh, director of human resources, in a letter addressed to the Wisconsin Department... [Read More]

Conagra Brands has announced the appointment of Noelle O'Mara as executive vice president & president, New Platforms and Acquisitions effective May 6. In this role, O'Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions. This work will span strategy, product innovation, commercialisation, synergy capture, and in-market... [Read More]