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Jun 25, 2026
Coster has won two awards in the aerosol packaging category at the ABAS Awards 2026 in Brazil, with both its CosterEco Regulator and mBOV system recognised by the Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS). The CosterEco Regulator took the gold award for its ability to enable the use of compressed gas, low-environmental-impact propellants while maintaining consistent spray performance across the…
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Jun 25, 2026
The Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) is inviting proposals from industry experts and thought leaders to present at its Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, taking place 6–9 December 2026. HCPA is open to submissions from both members and non-members. Topics may relate to any of the association's seven product divisions, or cover legislative, regulatory, scientific,…
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Jun 23, 2026
The expiration of European patent EP2277969B2 — which covered sprayable compositions using HFO-1234ze as a propellant — has contributed to a shift in the supply landscape for the low global warming potential (GWP) propellant used in general industrial aerosol applications, according to Entalpia Europe, based in Łazy, Poland. According to Entalpia, the patent's conclusion has allowed a…
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Jun 16, 2026
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association's annual Forum and Awards will return to the East Midlands Conference Centre and Orchard Hotel, Nottingham on 21–22 October 2026, sponsored by plastic component and valve manufacturer Aptar Beauty. The two-day conference will feature keynote speakers covering policy, regulation and sustainability, with an interactive session planned for the…
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Jun 11, 2026
The US Food and Drug Administration has added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking the first addition to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s. The final order was issued on 9 June 2026, just seven months after the proposed order was published. Bemotrizinol has been used as a sunscreen ingredient in Europe and other markets for…
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Jun 11, 2026
LINDAL France celebrated its 50th anniversary on 30 May 2026 with a gathering at its Briey site that drew more than 400 attendees, including current and retired employees, their families, members of the LINDAL Group Executive Board, and event partners. The Briey facility, established in 1975, now employs around 270 people and ranks as the second-largest site within the LINDAL Group. It is…
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Jun 11, 2026
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has named the winners of its Tube of the Year 2026 competition, with awards presented across five categories at the association's annual meeting in Lisbon on 20 May. A seven-member jury drawn from etma member companies assessed entries on innovation, technical excellence, design performance, and sustainability. Aluminium: Alltub Italia for…
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Jun 2, 2026
Unilever has announced plans to invest $270 million (€249m) in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, due to open by spring 2029, serving as the company's primary R&D hub for its personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses in the US and globally. The digital-first, AI-powered facility will bring together all R&D capabilities under one roof, including…
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Jun 2, 2026
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has promoted Christopher Finarelli to vice president of state government relations and public policy for the West Region, effective 1 June 2026. Finarelli, who joined HCPA in January 2021, was previously senior director in the same function. In his new role he will continue leading the association's advocacy efforts across the western…
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May 28, 2026
German engineering group Dürr CTS has become the first manufacturer to offer all its regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) system designs in an electrically heated version, opening up electric exhaust air purification to industrial-scale applications for the first time. The development has implications for aerosol manufacturers, whose filling and production processes generate solvent-laden…
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May 26, 2026
PaddleTechPro is preparing to launch JOOLAREPAIR, a surface restoration spray for pickleball paddles, with an official release scheduled for June 2026. The product targets a common performance issue in the sport: paddle surface friction degrades after one to three months of regular play, reducing spin, grip and shot consistency and often prompting early replacement. PaddleTechPro says its…
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May 21, 2026
Germany's aluminium industry has started 2026 with continued production declines across most segments, with no sign of the economic recovery the sector has been waiting for, according to industry association Aluminium Deutschland. Production of recycled aluminium in the first quarter fell 3% year on year to 684,564 tonnes, while semi-finished aluminium products declined 1% to 568,688…
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May 14, 2026
German digital printing ink specialist Tritron GmbH is investing €9.4 million in a major infrastructure expansion, centred on a new 2,900m² production facility it has named the Ink-Cube. The facility, which is scheduled to go into operation in July, represents an investment of approximately €7.6 million and has been purpose-built for the manufacture of UV and UV-LED inks for industrial…
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May 12, 2026
German machinery manufacturer Hinterkopf GmbH is positioning dry offset, HD-Print and digital printing as a unified technology portfolio for the decoration of tubes, cans and other cylindrical hollow bodies, arguing that converters no longer need to choose between print quality, efficiency and flexibility. Dry offset remains the company's high-volume workhorse, offering multi-colour printing…
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May 6, 2026
Unilever is launching a range of limited-edition aerosol and personal care products across its Sure, Dove, Lynx and Radox brands ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with listings secured across major UK retailers. The activation represents the company's broadest multi-brand sports sponsorship play to date in the personal care category. Sure, the company's flagship deodorant brand, is introducing…
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May 5, 2026
PLZ Corp has begun production of a new avocado oil variant of its Vegalene food release spray at its St Clair, Missouri plant. The product is formulated for high-heat applications and marketed as a zero-residue release spray — leaving no oil in the can after use. PLZ says the launch represents a significant addition to the Vegalene range. The company credited its formulation and…
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Apr 29, 2026
Aptar Beauty will exhibit at Luxe Pack New York on 6–7 May, presenting a range of premium and sustainable packaging and dispensing solutions at booth C18 at the Javits Center. The company's display will be organised around the theme "The Joy of Beauty, The Beauty of Joy", with a focus on consumer-driven innovations across fragrance, skincare and personal care categories. Product…
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Apr 27, 2026
The Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) has dismissed the government's latest proposals for UK REACH as a "missed opportunity" that will continue to burden industry with duplicative costs despite recent concessions on data requirements. The ACA's response follows the publication of the government's consultation response on the Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm), which has…
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