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Aug 2, 2019
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Jul 29, 2019
Aerosol sprays will be distributed at schools and other educational facilities in Dhaka to combat dengue fever. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will provide the aerosol sprays for free to deal with the increasing threat of dengue fever in the Bangladeshi capital.
According to the Dhaka Tribune, the number of patients hospitalised due to dengue fever in just the... [Read More]
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Jul 25, 2019
US aerosol packaging company Tri-Pac has celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Indiana. The new $8 million (€7.2 million), 65,000 square foot facility is set over 10 acres in the city of South Bend.
The contract filling and packaging company, specialising in over-the-counter and speciality aerosols and liquids, confirmed its plans to relocate from Michigan... [Read More]
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Jul 22, 2019
Aerosol packaging company Crown Holdings has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019, with income from operations of $383 million.
Net sales in Q2 were $3,035 million, compared to $3,046 million in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting $80 million of unfavourable currently translation offset by increased beverage can volumes, the company... [Read More]
Features
Jul 22, 2019
The 3-piece aerosol can manufacturing process can cause difficulties. General manager and chief operating officer at Blema, Sebastian Leonhardt discusses turnkey integration, downgauging and embossing and how canmakers overcome the challenges that they face.
Today, we are living in a world of ever greater complexity. The challenges faced by canmakers, fillers, and machine... [Read More]
Features
Jul 22, 2019
Over the last fifty years aerosols have developed from a cumbersome device used by the US military to combat deaths from insect borne diseases, to a multi-million dollar industry producing an incredible range of products and designs. To put this into perspective, around 50 million “Bug-Bombs” were made in World War Two compared to 5.6 billion filled in Europe in 2015.1
Leakage... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Jul 19, 2019
Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/ONE), a partner to beauty, health and personal care brands, has agreed to acquire Swallowfield’s manufacturing business and associated assets for approximately £35 million (almost €39 million).
UK-based Swallowfield is an established leader in the personal care and beauty industry; the company’s manufacturing offering includes... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Jul 18, 2019
Metal and glass packaging supplier Ardagh Group has agreed to combine its Food & Specialty Metal Packaging business with Exal Corporation, a producer of aluminium containers.
The new company, which will be known as Trivium Packaging, is set to be a global leader in metal packaging.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Trivium will operate 57 production facilities, mainly... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 17, 2019
Aerosol valves specialist Precision Global has announced the start of a major construction project to expand and upgrade its factory in Thailand.
The project is designed to optimise workshop layouts, to increase valve and injection molding parts production capacities, and to expand warehouse storage space.
The expansion represents an addition of 2,350 square metres... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 17, 2019
Aerosol packaging company Crown Holdings has announced that it is ahead of schedule to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations.
Just three years into the company’s five-year plan, Crown has achieves 94% of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reduction target.
As of 31 December 2018, the packaging company had achieved a... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Jul 10, 2019
Spray packaging solutions and filling equipment provider Coster has partnered with France-based supplier of anodized metal components Catidom to drive growth in packaging for the beauty industry.
Through the partnership, Coster will gain new and complementary capabilities in its perfumery portfolio, with a new range of products and services enabling Coster to offer... [Read More]
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Jul 2, 2019
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%.
This record rate, which represents data from 2017, confirms steel as Europe’s most recycled primary packaging material. It also indicates the industry has met and even exceeded one of its key sustainability goals – a 80% recycling rate in Europe by 2020 – three years ahead of schedule.
Alexis... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2019
British aerosol manufacturers association BAMA has announced three new members – Graham Packaging, Aztec Aerosol and GAC (UK) Ltd – bringing the total number of members to 85.
Plastic packaging provider Graham Packaging has supplied a lightweight, customisable container for aerosols since 2015.
Its AeroPET meets current FEA and DOT requirements and provides... [Read More]
Features
Jun 24, 2019
The market for two-chamber pressure packs is a large one and is primarily dominated by bag on valve systems, consisting of a can and a laminated bag, which is mounted directly on the valve. The Nussbaum Can-in-Can system replaces the bag with a very thin aluminium pouch, comparable in its characteristics with an aluminium tube, which is firmly connected to the outer can.
The... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Jun 11, 2019
Aerosol dispensing expert Lindal Group has marked its 60th anniversary by hosting a series of exclusive celebratory events with its 1,200 employees.
In the run up to the company’s anniversary on 7 June, members of staff from its 14 international locations have taken part in events to acknowledge their loyalty and diligence within the family-run business. Local celebrations... [Read More]
Features
Jul 10, 2019
Weener Plastics (WP) is consolidating its positioning as a strong, competent and reliable full service partner for innovative plastic packaging solutions. WP aims to become a leading supplier in aerosol packaging whilst recognising market demand for increasingly convenient, sustainably manufactured products with additional functionality. Thanks to its global production... [Read More]
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