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The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced that Neil Bolton, global product stewardship director at Procter and Gamble has been appointed vice-chair of the BAMA board of directors. With over 30 years’ experience working with Procter and Gamble in Research and Development, Regulation, Human Safety and Post-Market Safety Surveillance roles,... [Read More]

Velox Ltd., a developer, manufacturer and seller of industrial direct-to-shape digital decoration solutions for the rigid packaging containers market, has secured a funding round of $38 million (€35.3 million). The investment was led by Fortissimo Capital with participation from existing investors, JAL Ventures, O.R.T. Technologies, Ilan Holdings, Evonik, Waypoint Investors... [Read More]

Ball Corporation has released its 2023 Combined Report, which provides stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of how environmental, social and economic performance are driving value across the business. “Following the divestment of our aerospace business, this past year presented an opportunity for us to clearly declare who we are as a focused aluminum packaging... [Read More]

On 19 March WD-40 Company's board of directors announced a quarterly dividend of $0.88 (€0.81) per share, payable 30 April to stockholders of record at the close of business on 19 April. WD-40 also announced it has scheduled its second quarter 2024 earnings conference call for 9 April at 2pm PDT. On this call, management will discuss financial results, business developments... [Read More]

The Global Recycling Foundation has announced that Mike Mackay, managing director of Despray Environmental in the Netherlands, as one of the ten distinguished recipients of the Recycling Heroes 2024 award. This recognition, awarded on the occasion of the seventh Global Recycling Day (18 March), celebrates Mackay's exceptional contributions to advancing aerosol recycling... [Read More]

Last year, aerosol production in France increased by 1.3%, although applications by segments varied greatly, according to the Comité Français des Aérosols (CFA). All segments combined increased from 649.78 million units in 2022 to 657.91 million units last year. The CFA said last year's aerosol filling activity maintains the trend seen for last year; with France's... [Read More]

Aerotek is an India-based company that is bringing innovative solutions to the sector. G Ravi Kumar, technical director, gives World Aerosols an overview of the company. Aerotek NxtGen Pvt Ltd is an innovative company focusing on the production of SPRAYLA cooking oil spray – an alternative to traditional liquid oil or butter. The spray oils are available in various... [Read More]

The construction of aluminium tube producer Perfektüp’s Kırklareli, Turkey production base, which aims to increase its business volume, production capacity, and operational capabilities, is nearing completion, according to the company. On the 75,000-m2 plot, 100,000 m2 of closed area will be constructed. Production will begin in June 2024 with the installation of... [Read More]

Aluminium Deutschland has announced that Volker Backs, member of the management of Speira GmbH, is the trade association's new chairman. He was elected by the general meeting of the aluminium semi-finished products trade association in Düsseldorf without a dissenting vote, with one abstention. Backs succeeds Frank Busenbecker, director DACH Strategy at Hydro Extrusion... [Read More]

City Council members in Port Huron, Michigan in the US have signed off on the sale of a production site, which may lead to the presence of Canadian aerosol manufacturer Empack Spraytech Inc at the industrial site. The Port Huron Times Herald reported that the City Council signed off on the sale of acreage for a production site between 50,000 and 80,000 square feet from... [Read More]

MetalMatters, an industry-supported campaign that encourages households to recycle their cans, foil, empty aerosols, trays, tubes and metal screw tops, has been rolled out by West Devon Borough Council in the UK. As part of continued efforts to improve kerbside recycling rates, the initiative will see residents across the region receive an informative leaflet posted directly... [Read More]

Governments, industry associations, businesses and civil society must work together to prevent further climate breakdown and create the conditions needed for a just transition to a low-carbon economy, Unilever has said. The corporation said that it has taken strides in its own operations, lowering emissions by over two-thirds since 2015, but that it needs to act well... [Read More]

On 17 April, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will host its 2024 Innovation Day at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, UK. Sponsored by contract filler and manufacturer, JagoPRO, the event is free to attend for BAMA members and non-members and will feature a comprehensive programme of expert industry speakers and exhibitors. Promoting a variety of supply... [Read More]

The European tube market remained stable last year, despite adverse conditions, according to the European tube manufacturers' association (etma). The total volume of deliveries by tube manufacturers within etma was just under 11.9 billion units. The most important end user markets developed differently. While deliveries to the dental care sector increased by a good... [Read More]

Beiersdorf's group sales reached a record high last year, at €9.5 billion, representing an organic increase of 10.8%. Earnings before investment and taxes (EBIT) increased from €1,158 million in 2022 to €1,268 million, resulting in an improved EBIT margin of 13.4% (2022: 13.2%). Beiersdorf’s brand icon NIVEA – including Labello – delivered its best performance... [Read More]