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Aluminium Deutschland (AD) has reported that, despite challenging economic conditions in Germany, there has been a positive development in the deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans in the first half of this year. In the case of aluminum tubes, continued strong demand from the pharmaceutical sector and stable development in the cosmetics and food sectors led to... [Read More]

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) hosted its Mid-Year Meeting, IMPACT2023, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of May. Nicholas Georges, senior vice president, scientific & international affairs, gives his overview. The event featured discussions with almost 300 executives from member companies, government officials... [Read More]

Trivium Packaging, a global leader in infinitely recyclable metal packaging, has received the dotCOMM Award in the Website Creativity / Web Design category for its 2023 Buying Green Report. This year’s report, which revealed what consumers think, value, and perceive when it comes to sustainable packaging, differs from years prior in its distinct visual design and interactive... [Read More]

The European flexible tube market was stable in the first half of 2023, reported the European tube manufacturers' association (etma), which found a 2% growth in deliveries, for a total volume of around 6.2 billion units. The growth drivers were deliveries to the pharmaceutical market, which increased by 5%. Demand from the cosmetics and dental care markets also developed... [Read More]

AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has published the results of its prestigious competition for the best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans in the world. Experts from world-renowned magazines in the packaging and aerosol industry - including World Aerosols - selected the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol... [Read More]

The Hong Kong Consumer Council found that dry shampoo aerosol products available in the city "may have potential risk of benzene contamination due to the use of LPG components." The organisation examined the labelling information of 21 dry shampoo models and reviewed overseas studies, in light of large-scale recalls that have occurred in the US. The Council analysed... [Read More]

U.S. LawShield®, a 'Legal Defense for Self Defense®' organisation, has announced a new partnership with Mace® Security International, as the global pepper spray market is expected to grow to almost $120 million (€110 million) over the next five years. The companies seek to create, market and present a series of fee-based online and in-person self-defense training... [Read More]

Beiersdorf's new plant in Leipzig-Seehausen, Germany, started operation in May, with "made in Leipzig" cosmetic products being manufactured. Deodorants, hair sprays and shaving foams sold under brand names NIVEA, 8x4 and Hidrofugal are now being produced there for the European market. The Hamburg-headquartered firm has invested almost €300 million into the state-of-the... [Read More]

Procter & Gamble's (P&G) Febreze has introduced the new Mood Collection, a set of three blended scents the company designed to "set the atmosphere of every room in your home".Each scent in the Mood Collection features fragrance notes known to evoke certain moods—such as citrus for energy, roses for romance, and shea butter for calming, according to P&G.The... [Read More]

Celebrating 60 years in business, Haumiller has built over 2,100 custom assembly, aerosol tipping and capping machines for a variety of customers in various industries. Headquartered in South Elgin, Illinois in the US, the company is an expert at engineering, building and testing machines that are state-of-the-art, and is 100% employee-owned – with its employees therefore... [Read More]

A settlement has been reached with Church & Dwight, in a class action lawsuit about alleged benzene contamination in some of its Batiste™ dry shampoo products. Church & Dwight denies the lawsuit's allegations, and denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to the $2.5 million (€2.28 million)  settlement in order to avoid costs and "distractions associated... [Read More]

Diamond Vogel, a manufacturer of high-quality paint and coatings, acquired N92 Menomonee Falls, LLC, a subsidiary of The Sherwin-Williams Company based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, earlier this year. The business has approximately 100 employees and manufactures colour-match touch-up paint, custom aerosol, and other specialty coatings. The portfolio includes products... [Read More]

Henkel, a leading global solutions provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the national programme aims to increase awareness and education to drive an uplift in aerosol recycling rates. With a legacy of more than 145 years, Henkel champions innovative and sustainable brands and technologies... [Read More]

Brazil's Economic Development Commission (CDE) of the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that prohibits the commercialisation of recreational foam sprays on 4 August, reported CE NoticiasFinancieras. The veto outlined within Bill No. 1,634/19 covers the production and import of these aerosols, which are known as "carnival foam" due to their prominent use in carnival... [Read More]

Maggie's Farm of Kansas City, Missouri, has issued a recall of its Bed Bug & Flea Killer 14-ounce aerosol cans, after receiving four reports of cans rupturing. No injuries have been reported. The pressurised aerosol cans pose a risk of rupturing and expelling shrapnel, posing injury and laceration hazards to consumers. In addition, the leakage of contents can pose... [Read More]