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May 1, 2019
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Personal Care News
Apr 30, 2019
US-headquartered packaging company Crown has announced net sales of $2.755 billion (€2.457 billion) in the first quarter of 2019.
Sales were up year-on-year from $2.197 billion in Q1 2018, thanks to increased beverage and can volumes, as well as the impact of the Signode acquisition in April last year, the company said.
Income from operations during the quarter was $262... [Read More]
Product News
Apr 29, 2019
Aerosol packaging manufacturer Ball Corporation has committed to switching its operations in North America to 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021.
To achieve this, the company has signed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for a total of 388MW of renewable energy, enabling it to switch to clean electricity generation in its corporate, packaging and aerospace... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Apr 29, 2019
Due to the fast-moving developments in China's aerosol industry, regulatory and legal requirements are constantly introduced and parameters regularly being developed. Compliance issues around safe production, transportation and environmental awareness and sustainability are more prominent than ever, particularly in terms of new plant planning, construction and development.
As... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Apr 26, 2019
US-based Precise Packaging has announced the addition of a new aerosol production line to its facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The additional line will increase the company’s capacity at its 120,000 square foot facility, strengthening its position as a strategic partner for customers in the aerosols industry.
“Customers are increasingly looking for full-service... [Read More]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Apr 18, 2019
Drug delivery systems provider Aptar Pharma announced that its Bidose nasal spray device was recently approved by the US FDA for depression therapy.
The customised Bidose device is produced in Aptar Pharma’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Congers, NY.
The nasal product platform limits the volume of drug accessible to patients. The devices can also integrate... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Apr 12, 2019
US-headquartered packaging company Crown announced that it has partnered up with cosmetics manufacturer Perio to launch new packaging for Perio’s Barbasol shaving product.
The design will be on a new 7 ounce can size and, according to Crown, marks the first time its debossing technology has been used worldwide.
“Our longevity as a brand stems from our ability... [Read More]
Other News
Mar 28, 2019
The global aerosol valves market size was valued at USD 1.23 (€1.09) billion in 2018 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period, pointing to a projected USD 1.63 (€1.45) billion by 2025.
Increasing product penetration in the medical industry is expected to boost market growth; increasing use of pain relief sprays, asthma inhalers... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 27, 2019
Statistics announced by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) reveal 1.566 billion cans were filled in 2018, an increase of 4.5 million units filled compared to the previous year.
It is another exceptional year for the industry, which has reported record high performance in three of the last four years.
The personal care sector continues to account... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Mar 26, 2019
Tata Steel is likely to offer to sell parts of its European packaging activities to secure regulatory approval for a planned joint venture with Thyssenkrupp, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The two steelmakers agreed an eight-day extension to a deadline for submitting remedies to the European Commission, which has been concerned that the combined entity... [Read More]
Household News
Mar 22, 2019
Recently announced, the HCPA joined the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Quality Division stakeholders’ conference call to discuss comments received through their stakeholder engagement process.
The Division is expected to present a proposed regulation at the Commission’s April 18 meeting to adopt volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 21, 2019
McBride, a European leader producing household products, will stop production at its Hull aerosol factory at the end of the month.
The British manufacturer has been preparing for this closure since last year, as reported by World Aerosols. Significant losses were being predicted as early as May 2018, following the February mid-year statement announcing an “extensive... [Read More]
Household News
Mar 21, 2019
The HCPA has reported filing comments with the California Air Resources Board, CARB, regarding their draft summary of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey data.
With Air Quality Committee members, Staff at the HCPA staff reviewed the draft summary data and supplemental materials. The summary provided detailed information about product sales... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Mar 12, 2019
Consumer products supplier Helen of Troy revealed that it is exploring the sale of its ‘ill-performing’ personal care business that includes the Pert shampoo and Brut perfume brands, Reuters reports.
According to the report, Helen of Troy told Reuters that the divestiture would allow it to focus on its core brands, including Honeywell air purifiers and OXO... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Mar 5, 2019
The US Women’s National Soccer Team has agreed a partnership with Secret Deodorant for 2019.
The partnership is an addition to the antiperspirants ‘All Strength, No Sweat” campaign, which honours ‘barrier-breaking’ women who pursue their passions without “sweating” the obstacles in their path.
Secret states that the partnership... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Feb 28, 2019
Dispensing systems company Aptar has been nominated in the Skin Care Packaging Technology category at the Cosmopack 2019 Awards.
Aptar’s dual spray aerosol, Apollo is the first of its kind. It offers two spray patterns or flow rates that are tailor made for each brand. Its twist and lock feature allows users to select the spray pattern that they would like.
The Cosmopack... [Read More]
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