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Nov 6, 2024
Hallstar acquires Sytheon
Company News
Nov 5, 2024
Gillette has announced its newest campaign 'The Best Your Game Can Get', featuring Toronto Raptors’ Gradey Dick and NBA Legend Tracy McGrady.
This new campaign subverts the traditional mentor-mentee relationship, with Gradey Dick imparting knowledge about the latest grooming technology from GilletteLabs to one of his shooting mentors, Tracy McGrady.
"I grew up watching... [Read More]
Company News
Nov 4, 2024
Ball Corporation has acquired Alucan, a European leader in extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology.
The acquisition complements Ball’s existing global extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle business with the addition of manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés in Barcelona, Spain, and Lummen, Belgium.
This acquisition aligns with Ball’s business... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2024
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC have announced new Monobloc colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem.
These libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc cans, helping brands and metal packaging manufacturers set achievable expectations in the design, proofing and printing... [Read More]
Product News
Oct 30, 2024
Airheads has released a limited edition cherry-scented foot spray for the Halloween season.
The product comes in the shape of a large red foot, and smells like the Airheads' cherry scent.
"This Halloween we want trick-or-treaters to 'treat their feet' with our new cherry-scented foot spray that smells just like an Airhead Cherry bar," said Craig Cuchra, VP of marketing... [Read More]
Features
Oct 30, 2024
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... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 24, 2024
Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc. (Plastipak), has announced that its founder president and CEO William C. Young will transition out of his role and welcome the next generation of leadership, Edward V. Morgan.
Young has been the chairman of the Board of Directors, and president and CEO of Plastipak, a world leader in the... [Read More]
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Oct 22, 2024
interpack and the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) are intensifying their long-standing cooperation. The aim of the strategic partnership is to promote innovation, sustainability and the global exchange of knowledge in the packaging industry even more strongly.
This cooperation has a long tradition: interpack, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the packaging... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 21, 2024
Silgan Holdings, a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products, has completed its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings.
Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies including significant... [Read More]
Features
Oct 18, 2024
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... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 17, 2024
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) announced the results of its 2024 Awards during a ceremony on 16 October:
Process Safety & Training:
Winner – Massilly UK Ltd – Kascade
Runner Up – Pharmatec Solutions Ltd - Innovative Two-stage Powder Filling Process For Sustainable & Efficient Aerosol Delivery
Sustainability:
Winner: Unilever UK... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 14, 2024
Diversified CPC International, an industry leader in the production and distribution of high-purity propellants, hydrocarbon refrigerants and specialty gas products, has opened its NGL processing plant in Beaumont, Texas.
The facility features proprietary technology and expansive resources to further the company’s ability to produce, test, certify and distribute high-purity... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 11, 2024
On 10 October, Unilever announced its exit from Russia.
Hein Schumacher, CEO, stated: "Unilever has today completed the sale of its Russian subsidiary to Arnest Group, a Russian manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics, and household products.
"The sale includes all of Unilever’s business in Russia and its four factories in the country. Our business in Belarus is also included... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 11, 2024
Revlon Group Holdings has announced that Michelle A. Peluso has been appointed as chief executive officer, effective 4 November, and will be joining the organisation’s Board of Directors.
Elizabeth A. Smith, who has been serving as interim CEO and executive chair of the Board since August 2023, will continue in her role as executive chair.
Peluso comes to Revlon with... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 9, 2024
Voyant Beauty held a groundbreaking ceremony 4 October at its Elkhart aerosol manufacturing location as part of the continued investment in the facility.
The expansion will enhance the facility's processing capabilities, increase capacity, and create new employment opportunities, according to the company.
The expansion is part of a broader strategy of R&D, commercialisation... [Read More]
Company News
Oct 3, 2024
Voyant Beauty, a full-service supply chain partner to the beauty and personal care industry, has announced the appointment of Ed Byczynski as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Byczynski brings extensive experience running large-scale supply chain services and manufacturing organisations.
During his 15+ years as a private equity-backed CEO, Mr. Byczynski... [Read More]