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Apr 7, 2020
Springfield Solutions, a digital packaging company serving multiple markets, including aerosols, has revealed it is supporting frontline organisations during the COVID-19 crisis. The company's brand management and digital print departments are prioritising packaging and labels that are being used by frontline organisations during the pandemic, including: Supplying labels for hand…
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Apr 6, 2020
Digital packaging decoration: specifically developed technology or adaptation of an existing one? We live in a dynamic world where constant change is the norm. This reality requires continuous technological innovations to enable it. In many aspects of our lives, digital solutions answer this growing need, replacing lengthy, cumbersome processes with agile, quicker and cost-efficient methods.…
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Mar 31, 2020
Sora Cosmetics, part of a group of Turkish companies including Sora Machine and Bebak, has developed a disinfectant aerosol spray to use on skin and surfaces. The Bebak disinfectant spray was designed to protect against viruses, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Sora Cosmetics, the product does not irritate the skin and can be used on all surface types. The spray is supported…
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Mar 30, 2020
Beiersdorf, which specialises in personal care products, including aerosols, has announced a €50 million international funding programme to support communities in the fight against Covid-19. The organisation's funding will be used to aid crisis management, particularly in the epicentres of the virus, as well as region's with weak public health systems. The company will team up with…
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Mar 30, 2020
Easyfairs, the company behind major events including ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, is to make its venues available to authorities free of charge during the Covid-19 pandemic. With exhibitions and events cancelled or postponed in many countries, Easyfairs' venues are sitting empty, including Flanders Expo (Ghent, Belgium), Antwerp Expo (Antwerp, Belgium), Namur Expo (Namur, Belgium), Nekkerhall…
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Mar 27, 2020
Unilever, which owns brands such as Dove, Lynx, Sure and TRESemmé, will contribute €100 million to help the fight against Covid-19 (coronavirus) through donations of soap, sanitiser, bleach and food. The organisation announced a set of measures on 24 March to support global and national efforts to tackle the pandemic. Its commitments include a product donation of soaps and sanitiser of at…
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Mar 27, 2020
Precise Packaging explains how consumer demand for CBD oil is driving a new generation of aerosol personal care products There’s a shift among today’s consumers to view the products they use as a lifestyle or health choice, so broader wellness trends are increasingly making their way into the personal care aisles. To meet these consumer expectations, cannabidiol, most commonly referred to…
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Mar 24, 2020
Colep has announced the passing of a "much-loved and valued" member of its team. After a short natural illness, José Delgado, who had spent 25 years working with the company, passed away on 22 March. In his role as commercial director in Colep's packaging division, José Delgado was "an incredibly respected professional, widely known in the can making industry, not only for his passion,…
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Mar 24, 2020
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) has said its members are doing their best to maintain the necessary supply of food, hygiene products and medicines to citizens across Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic. To ensure the continued flow of packaged goods, EUROPEN is urging the European Commission (EC) to recognise packaging and its raw materials as essential…
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Henkel has set further packaging targets for 2025 to promote a circular economy, including making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable. The company will also reduce fossil-based virgin plastics by 50% in its consumer goods packaging. The firm has already taken steps to foster a circular economy by further increasing the share of recycled plastic in its packaging. Some of Henkel's…
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Mar 23, 2020
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Andrew Wheeler has hosted a series of conference calls with household and consumer product organisations to accelerate the availability of disinfectant products. Wheeler spoke with members of the Household & Consumer Products Association (HCPA) and the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) to discuss the agency's "expanded and expedited"…
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Mar 23, 2020
In light of the recent outbreak of Covid-19 (coronavirus), the World Aerosols team is thinking of all those affected by the virus. We understand that along with the impact on health, the virus is also causing major issues for industries and businesses. We want to update our readers and advertisers on the plans for World Aerosols distribution over the next few months. Firstly, please note…
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Mar 19, 2020
The Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has decided to turn its mid-year meeting into a virtual webinar series, in light of the recent Covid-19 or coronavirus outbreak. The event, which was due to take place from 21-24 April in Washington D.C. will now be online to ensure the safety of staff and attendees. Alexandra Hayes, director of communications and program development at…
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Mar 18, 2020
Tecnocap, a global metal packaging producer based in Italy, has signed a joint venture with Oricon Enterprise, an India-based producer of metal and plastic packaging. According to the agreement, the two partner companies have set up a new business called Tecnocap Oriental Pvt, based in Mumbai, of which Tecnocap owns 75% of the share capital through the acquisition of the Oricon's metal lug…
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Mar 17, 2020
Household and commercial product manufacturers are working to prevent the spread of Covid-19, says the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA). According to a statement by HCPA CEO Steve Caldeira, companies that manufacture disinfectant products are working hard to keep up with demand. He said: "The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a list of disinfectants for…
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Mar 17, 2020
Aerosols events worldwide are being postponed in light of the recent Covid-19 (or coronavirus) outbreak. While many events have been rescheduled for later in the year, others have yet to confirm a new date. The following events have been affected: Vision 2020 - National Aerosols Association Summit, Nashville, Tennessee Postponed - New dates TBC "This conference has been postponed due to…
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A total of 116,670 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK last year. The latest figures released by the Environment Agency (EA) on 12 March show a 17% increase in aluminium recycling compared to 2018 figures, surpassing UK Government targets by more than 8,400 tonnes. Aluminium packaging, including aerosols, collected through kerbside, bring and on-the-go…
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Mar 12, 2020
US-based Ball Corporation has agreed to acquire an aluminium aerosol packaging business with a plant near Sao Paolo, Brazil. Ball Corp entered into a purchase agreement to buy Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda on 12 March, along with associated contracts and other related assets for $80 million (€71.8 million). The facility, which employs around 300 people, includes eight…
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