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Nicholas Georges, senior vice president of scientific and international affairs at the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA), explores the US market in the wake of a new president.
“People say Europe is the most regulated aerosol industry in the world, but you know, we’re not far behind in the United States,” Nicholas told a crammed conference hall at ADF Paris.
“The…
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Baston, a Brazilian aerosol producer, recently won ‘Aerosol of the Year’ from ABAS, for its Antiseptic Protective Adhesive. Technical director Lucilia Costa tells World Aerosols about the company.
Located in a small town in the interior of Paraná, Baston specialises in aerosol packaging. It works with both its own brands, and with third-party clients. With 1,800 employees, it works with its…
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Mucinex – a Reckitt brand – has introduced its Sinus Saline Nasal Spray, which is designed to treat sinus-related symptoms. Mark Pearson, vice president marketing health at Reckitt, tells World Aerosols about the product’s development.
The spray features dual nozzle technology, and Mucinex said it is the first-ever drug-free saline product with a two-in-one nozzle - making it possible to…
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European Aerosols produces about 150 million cans each year. Fokke Ros, marketing director, tells World Aerosols about the company’s new acquisition, and its plans for growth.
In 1998, MOTIP, based in the Netherlands, merged with Vogelsang, which was located in Switzerland and best-known for its DUPLI-COLOR brand, to form the MOTIP DUPLI Group. Following an integration process in the…
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The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF), part of Paris Packaging Week, is the industry’s biggest get-together. World Aerosols provides an exclusive preview of the event.
Pick up your free copy of our ADF bumper issue, and learn how we can help your business increase sales - we'll be at Stand Z32.
ADF is the world’s only annual event driving packaging business and innovation in the €70bn…
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Damian Piotrowski, CEO of Aerosol Service, tells World Aerosols about the company’s innovations and focus.
Aerosol Service specialises in developing and manufacturing innovative aerosol and liquid products for global brands. It is based in Ustka, Poland. With state-of-the-art facilities and over three decades of experience, it provides end-to-end solutions, from product development to…
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Kathy Elkley, president, cleaning & food solutions at PLZ Corp, explores how to cater for Gen Z.
Gen Z has become one of the most conscious consumer demographics, and as the cohort born between 1997 and 2012 continues aging into adulthood, their influence is only expanding. Forbes estimate that Gen Z represents $450 billion (€410.2 billion) in spending power across the world and $360…
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Phil Swift, inventor and CEO of adhesive spray Flex Seal, explores the product’s journey – and recent rebrand – with World Aerosols.
Flex Seal is an American brand of adhesive bonding products made by the family-owned company Swift Response in Weston, Florida in the US.
The spray is essentially liquid rubber in a spray can.
“When applied, it sprays out as a thick liquid that seeps…
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Engr Arslan Ahmad, manager production & planning at Nimir Industrial Chemicals, examines evaluation practices and how to enhance them.
Imagine a manufacturing world where the performance of production floor employees is evaluated as seamlessly as cricket players' stats are accessed with a single click on an internet browser search. Just as we effortlessly view a player's strike rate, average…
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Wolf Group OÜ, brand owner of Penosil spray products and one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and distributors of building materials, has opened its PU Foam Factory in Spain. Wolf Group’s founders – Jaan Puusaag and Jaanus Paeväli – and CEO Peeter Tohver tell World Aerosols more.
Located in Gavà, Barcelona, the PU Foam Factory is the group's second in the region and its fifth in…
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Emma Wooster, sales support executive at UK-based Citrefine, tells World Aerosols about how the business is integrating eco-friendly solutions into its portfolio.
Citrefine is a UK company that produces Citriodiol®, a natural and sustainably sourced insect repellent active ingredient which is approved by leading regulatory authorities around the world.
“We help our clients produce and market…
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Urszula Rosinska, sales director of ZIGLER POLSKA, updates World Aerosols on the aerosol industry and the company’s latest activity
ZIGLER POLSKA is active in various markets in countries across Europe. World Aerosols asked Rosinska for her thoughts on the Eastern Europe region.
“These are seven countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Russia. I assume that…
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Although the German aerosol business has developed positively in terms of cosmetics and household product demand, IGA recorded declining production figures for last year.
Most product categories increased satisfactorily, said IGA, but production figures nevertheless declined last year, with a total of 920 million units being filled.
Production figures decreased by 5.2% compared to the previous…
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Tim is senior director, corporate development & integration at leading contract manufacturer PLZ Corp.
What first drew you to this industry?
I’m originally from the Cleveland area, which is a hub for successful paint and chemical companies, so I have had a lot of exposure to this type of industry from an early age and the familiarity is what initially drew me into the sector. I don’t…
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Unilever published its first Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) in 2021, detailing its key actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) towards a net-zero ambition by 2039. World Aerosols delves into the detail of its findings for last year
Last year Unilever reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in its operations by 74% against a 2015 baseline, meaning it has achieved its interim…
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The Spanish Aerosol Association (AEDA) held its annual Forum on May 30 in the city of Tarragona. With record attendance figures, it brought together more than 80 people from 36 companies in the sector, according to the association.
During the day, the ordinary and extraordinary General Assembly of Members took place, to report on the activities carried out by the work committees and elect the…
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Purple Holding is a Swedish research company devoted to creating and introducing a more environmentally friendly aerosol solution. World Aerosols hears from chairman Jan Ohlinder and marketing & finance manager Andreas Sahlström
Purple Holding was formed by Mikael Sahlström, who co-developed the company’s patented Plug-in Can (PIC) system, and developed the concept with Kenneth Hagman.…
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Gelisim Cosmetics is a leading aerosols manufacturer and exporter located in Turkey. Abdullah Ozpi, board member, gives an overview of the organisation.
Gelisim Cometics has been producing various aerosol products, especially air fresheners and body sprays in its own production facility for more than three decades.
“Our Alya air freshener series and Cheetah branded deodorant and shaving foam…
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