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Nov 6, 2019
Ball Metalpack to close steel packaging plant in Arkansas, US
Product News
Nov 1, 2019
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has announced the winners of its 2019 World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards. The panel, formed of ten specialist journalists, chose a winner in two categories: cans already on the market and prototypes.
The winner in the category of aluminium cans already on the market was Coombs Family... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Oct 31, 2019
Aerosol and liquid products firm Precise Packaging has opened a new production facility in Massachusetts, US. The company, acquired by PLZ Aeroscience in August, is a leading contract manufacturing partner of aerosol and liquid products for premier brands in the personal care, home fragrance and over-the-counter (OTC) end markets.
The new 15,000 square-foot production... [Read More]
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Oct 31, 2019
US chemicals firm DuPont has announced its 2030 sustainability goals, committing to reducing its emissions by 30%. The company revealed it is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%, including sourcing 60% of electricity from renewable energy.
The company highlighted nine key priorities in its sustainability plan, including designing 100% of its products... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2019
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has achieved its 2020 goal of purchasing 100% renewable energy in the US and Canada. The firm exceeded its original goal by extending the purchase of 100% renewable energy to western Europe.
This significant step means Procter & Gamble (P&G) has switched to 100% renewable energy in three major markets, representing over... [Read More]
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Oct 28, 2019
Global consumer goods company Unilever has released its Q3 results, showing growth led by its emerging market business and home care division. The two areas grew by 5.1% and 5.4% respectively.
In the beauty and personal care division, Unilever reported underlying sales grew by 2.8%, with 2.1% from volume and 0.7% from price. Deodorants performed well, with continued... [Read More]
Product News
Oct 28, 2019
Global packaging firm Ball Corporation has announced plans to build its first dedicated aluminium cups manufacturing facility in Georgia, US. The company hopes to serve the growing demand for innovative and sustainable beverage packaging in the US.
The new facility will be built adjacent to Ball’s existing aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant and is expected... [Read More]
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Oct 28, 2019
Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro has released its Q3 results, revealing a smaller-than-expected drop in earnings due to increased production in Brazil.
The firm’s underlying earnings before financial items and tax was NOK 1,366 million (€133.7 million) in Q3, down from NOK 2,676 million (€262 million) in the same period last year. This... [Read More]
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Oct 28, 2019
German chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has announced its new CEO. The current CEO, Hans Van Bylen, will not be able to work an additional term after 35 years with the company due to personal reasons.
Van Bylen will hand over the role to his successor, Carsten Knobel, effective 1 January 2020. Knobel joined Henkel in 1995 and has been on the Management Board... [Read More]
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Oct 18, 2019
Winners of the annual BAMA (British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association) awards 2019 have been revealed. The BAMA Forum and Awards Dinner were hosted at Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds, recognising innovation across the aerosol sector.
Winners, runners up and highly commended entrants were chosen from five categories: Aerosol Packaging, Sustainability, Process Safety and... [Read More]
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Oct 17, 2019
Aerosolex, the Russian supplier of products to the aerosol industry, recently celebrated one year of successful operations.
The anniversary on 8 September marked one year since the launch of the high-purity dimethyl ether (DME) Propelan®, a multi-purpose, stable, odourless and colourless chemical used by manufacturers of aerosol products.
“Over the course of last... [Read More]
Product News
Oct 15, 2019
European recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) will be the same price or more expensive than virgin PET next year, according to market data firm S&P Global Platts Analytics. A report by Materials Recycling World (MRW) says the warning raises questions over whether plastic waste can be curbed.
S&P Global Platts Analytics found that virgin PET prices had... [Read More]
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Oct 14, 2019
More than 55% of people in north-west England do not recycle correctly because they are confused by the rules, research shows. The survey by Confused.com found that although people want to recycle, more than a third of adults ‘improvise’, despite not fully understanding recycling rules.
The survey showed more than 57% of people across the UK put polystyrene in with... [Read More]
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Oct 14, 2019
Aptar, a global leader in dispensing, sealing and active packaging solutions, has announced it has joined the Catalyst CEO Champions for Change. Aptar’s president and CEO Stephan Tanda made a ‘strong commitment’ ensuring the company is focused on gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change is a ‘transformational... [Read More]
Features
Oct 14, 2019
Patrick Heskins, chief executive of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association, provides an insight into the journey to world-class aerosol recycling
At the turn of the year, a series of UK Government consultations explored how packaging regulatory reform could help to reduce the environmental impact caused by the way we use and dispose of packaging – especially... [Read More]
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Oct 11, 2019
Next year’s ADF&PCD Paris event will be focused on the theme ‘Innovate Together’. The world’s leading dedicated event for the aerosol, perfume and cosmetic packaging community returns on 29 & 30 January 2020 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. According to the event organisers, Easyfairs, the theme reflects the show’s position as an event covering ‘closely-related’... [Read More]
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