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Mar 2, 2022
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Sustainability News
Feb 28, 2022
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has appointed Tom Giddings as executive director.
Previously interim general manager, Giddings takes up the role with immediate effect. As executive director, Giddings will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet and exceed recycling targets for aluminium packaging.
He... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 28, 2022
Visitor registration for the newly created Paris Packaging Week is now open.
ADF&PCD and PLD, part of Paris Packaging Week, will take place on 29 and 30 June 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The colourful and dynamic new identity of the event was unveiled in December, strengthening the individual events for their markets while creating a new platform to... [Read More]
Product News
Feb 28, 2022
The ADF Innovation Awards 2022 winners have been revealed.
Organised as part of Paris Packaging Week, each year, the awards celebrate the best packaging innovations in fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, premium beverages, aerosols, and dispensing systems.
Since its inception, the Innovation Awards have continuously recognised and rewarded the most outstanding packaging... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 24, 2022
An overview of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s tinplate academy training content is now available in the Packaging Steel app.
With the tinplate academy, Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer offers its customers a comprehensive range of digital training courses. The courses are complemented by virtual plant and line visits.
The content includes ‘deep dives’ into... [Read More]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Feb 21, 2022
Formulated Solutions has appointed John Maddox as the company’s first chief operating officer (COO).
Maddox is an accomplished pharmaceutical and consumer health industry executive with diverse experience in operations, supply chains, and business management.
As COO of Formulated Solutions, effective 21 February, Maddox will be responsible for daily global operations,... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 21, 2022
Summit Packaging Systems (Summit) has shared plans to add a 77,000 square-foot expansion to its current facility in Racine, Wisconsin, which would create around 145 jobs.
The company, a global manufacturer of aerosol actuators and valves, has been a local employer since 1987 and moved to its current location in 2010. Since its relocation, Summit has grown from 50 employees... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Feb 18, 2022
Trivium Packaging has been placed on the 2021 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Supplier Engagement Leaderboard among the top 8% of companies taking action to make supplies and partners more sustainable.
Trivium said it was “proud” to announce the prestigious ranking, with a newly provided A rating in supplier engagement from the CDP – the non-profit organisation... [Read More]
Product News
Feb 18, 2022
HRB Brands is voluntarily recalling several Sure and Brut antiperspirant and deodorant aerosols due to the presence of benzene.
The issue was discovered when a review of the products revealed ‘unexpected levels’ of benzene in the propellant. These products were owned and distributed by Helen of Troy before 7 June last year.
The US Food and Drug Administration... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 18, 2022
Henkel has agreed to acquire the Asia-Pacific Hair Professional business of Shiseido.
The acquisition comprises leading professional brands such as Sublimic and Primience, endorsed by the licensed Shiseido Professional brand.
Shiseido Professional is a salon-exclusive brand offering premium products for professional hairdressers in hair care, hair colour, and styling... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 16, 2022
Trivium Packaging will invest $40 million (€35.1 million) in new assets at two of its manufacturing plants to expand the production of aluminium aerosol cans and beverage bottles.
New lines will be installed in the Youngstown, Ohio, and Itupeva, Brazil facilities, adding new capabilities and significantly growing capacity in 2023.
Trivium said the initiative is... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Feb 16, 2022
In Germany, 91.4% of tinplate from private consumption was recycled in 2020, according to data published by the Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung (gvm).
The recycling rate for total tinplate consumption has also been stable at around 90% since 2006.
“Tinplate proves once again that it is a sustainable packaging material in a closed, well-functioning material... [Read More]
Features
Feb 11, 2022
By Nicholas Georges, senior vice-president, scientific & international affairs, Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA).
With 2021 behind us, it’s time to focus on what the US aerosol industry can expect in 2022. While we’ve been thinking about and preparing for these issues over the last few months, it’s now time to address them. In 2021, Maine... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 10, 2022
Unilever has reported its full-year results for 2021, with an underlying sales growth of 4.5% - its fastest in nine years.
Despite the positive results, Unilever said very high cost inflation has been widespread across its markets and is expected to continue. Covid is having an ongoing impact on the operating environment, including in the final quarter of 2021 as new... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 8, 2022
As part of its global R&D strategy, Beiersdorf has opened a new innovation centre in Florham Park, New Jersey, and inaugurated its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Both new facilities represent a strong commitment to the region for Beiersdorf and will help drive the organisation’s growth with a strengthened position in the North American market.
Beiersdorf’s... [Read More]
Features
Feb 7, 2022
By Justyna Anna Błaszczak, product manager, GASPRIME; vice president, Polish Association of Aerosol Industry Employers (PZPPA)
2022 will be challenging for Polish industry and especially for the aerosol industry. The pandemic has had a significant impact on how the industry works and how the business is seen by partners, customers and entrepreneurs. 2022 reality requires... [Read More]
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