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Sep 24, 2025
German aluminium tube and aerosol can sector faces dip in demand
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Sep 16, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has issued new recommendations on the use of inhalation caution marks and statements on aerosol products in the UK.
Following a review of the voluntary warning scheme, BAMA has approved a proposal allowing companies to adopt either the current caution mark or a new alternative. Although not a legal requirement,... [Read More]
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Sep 10, 2025
The European aerosol industry marked a return to growth in 2024, with total production rising from 3.32 billion units in 2023 to 3.46 billion units in 2024 - a 4.2% year-on-year increase, according to the latest figures from the European Aerosol Federation (FEA).
Germany, France, and Italy remain the backbone of Europe’s aerosol sector, accounting for more than 60%... [Read More]
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Sep 4, 2025
Global aerosol dispensing specialists, the LINDAL Group, has announced the appointment of Laura Capodicasa as its product marketing specialist.
Laura will manage a range of product marketing and communication activities to support the continued advancement of LINDAL’s global and regional sales strategies.
With 15 years’ experience in customer service and sales... [Read More]
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Aug 22, 2025
Helen of Troy Limited, a global designer and marketer of consumer home, beauty, wellness, and aerosol products, has appointed G. Scott Uzzell as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025.
Current interim CEO Brian Grass will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
Timothy F. Meeker, Chairman of the Board, said: “Following a thorough executive search,... [Read More]
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Aug 5, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association is holding an online seminar for retailers on Thursday 4 September.
The aim of the Retailer Liaison Group Meeting is to provide retailers with a firm grasp of recently introduced and/or updated UK regulations that affect aerosol products.
How to comply with EPR and RAM
Under the Extended Producer Responsibility... [Read More]
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Jul 17, 2025
The Innovation Awards are officially open for entries, inviting the most creative, disruptive and sustainable packaging solutions from around the world.
Paris Packaging Week is a leading event for the global packaging industry. Its Innovation Awards are among the most prestigious in the sector, offering winners visibility and recognition. As a key meeting point for... [Read More]
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Jul 16, 2025
Leading figures from politics, industry and trade unions gathered in Berlin on Friday to discuss the future of Germany’s aluminium circular economy.
The event, hosted by the German Aluminium Alliance at the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) State Representation, underlined the sector’s strategic role in the country’s industrial and climate goals.
The German Aluminium... [Read More]
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Jul 16, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has published the 16th edition of its Transport Guide for Aerosols (2025), offering comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on the safe and legal transport of aerosol products classified as dangerous goods.
The guide aligns with international regulations and modal requirements for road, rail, sea, air and postal... [Read More]
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Jul 10, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturer’s Association has funded the second in a series of children’s recycling books, written by Hydrokem Aerosol’s Andy Hickin.
Named ‘Mr Shufflebottom’s Garden Adventure’, Andy’s latest book helps children learn how to recycle aerosol containers.
Following the publication of Andy's original recycling book for children, Walter... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has released updates to four of its industry guides - they cover the UK Aerosol Dispenser Regulations, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), Electrostatic Safety, and the Transport of Aerosols.
Dr Paul Jackson, BAMA’s Regulatory Affairs Director, explained: “As the legislative... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2025
A new health-focused review of sun protection products has raised concerns over the safety and performance of aerosol spray sunscreens in the US market.
The 2025 edition of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Sunscreen Guide evaluated over 2,200 sun care products and found that fewer than one in four met the group’s standards for safety and efficacy.
Among the... [Read More]
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May 27, 2025
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has announced the election of Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed as its new Secretary General.
The appointment was made during the organisation’s General Assembly held in Nice on 21 May 2025.
Mohamed takes over from Gregor Spengler, who is stepping down after more than three decades of service. Spengler has held the role... [Read More]
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May 27, 2025
The German aluminium industry remains under substantial pressure as the first quarter of 2025 showed only marginal improvements in production volumes, with no signs yet of a full recovery.
According to data released by Aluminium Deutschland (AD), output has stabilised but at historically low levels.
AD President Rob van Gils issued a pointed call to the federal government,... [Read More]
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May 27, 2025
Paris Packaging Week has officially launched the third edition of its acclaimed Future Leaders programme, continuing its mission to spotlight the most dynamic and forward-thinking young professionals driving change in the global packaging industry.
Now in its third year, the Future Leaders initiative has established itself as a premier platform for emerging talent across... [Read More]
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May 19, 2025
Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Sasol, a global leader in Fischer-Tropsch technology, have announced a strategic partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives.
Through the integration of Sasol’s newly developed SASOLWAX LC product range into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® portfolio for the European,... [Read More]
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May 16, 2025
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the appointment of Peter Tune as its new technical manager. Peter will begin the role on 30 June, initially working alongside Peter Watmough for a three-month period ahead of his retirement in October.
Joining BAMA from Unilever, where he holds the position of Global Aerosol Development Technologist,... [Read More]