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Mar 2, 2026
Industry guide aims to boost aerosol can recycling at US recovery facilities
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Feb 24, 2026
Private equity firm Insight Equity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IKI Manufacturing, a contract aerosol manufacturer serving household and industrial markets from its base in Edgerton, Wisconsin.
Insight Equity, headquartered in Southlake, Texas, focuses on mid-market companies across a broad range of industries. The firm has not disclosed financial... [Read More]
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Feb 24, 2026
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has announced the winners of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2025, with prizes awarded across three categories recognising design excellence, innovation and sustainability.
The winners were revealed at AEROBAL's General Assembly in Paris in early February. In a departure from previous... [Read More]
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Feb 20, 2026
Malaysian aerosol paint manufacturer Samurai Paint has set Asia and ASEAN records after respraying 30 full car bodies using aerosol cans across a three-day event held in February.
The challenge, staged from 6 to 8 February, earned official recognition from Asia Records and ASEAN Records for the highest number of full-body car spray paints using aerosol in a single event.
Notably,... [Read More]
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Feb 18, 2026
Germany's aluminium industry has failed to recover from its post-2021 slump, with new production data for the fourth quarter of 2025 showing output across key segments still running at just 76 to 88 percent of 2021 levels.
Capacity utilisation is set to fall by a further 0.8 percentage points this year, according to figures released by industry association Aluminium... [Read More]
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Feb 10, 2026
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association has appointed Jo Jackson as vice chair of the board of directors.
Jackson has 30 years' experience in the aerosol industry and has served on the BAMA board since 2023.
As UK sales manager for Sonoco (formerly Eviosys) and former head of marketing and innovation at Colep Consumer Products, Jackson brings expertise in metal... [Read More]
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Feb 5, 2026
The ADF Innovation Awards have recognised five groundbreaking aerosol projects that push the boundaries of engineering while prioritising environmental responsibility.
Presented on 4 February at Pavillon Vendôme during an exclusive gala evening, the awards highlighted innovations that optimise every component to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.
"These... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2026
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has appointed Wan Tsang Lin, chairman of Euro Asia Packaging (Guangdong) Co Ltd based in Zhongshan's Torch High-Tech Zone, as chairperson of the ISO/TC 52 technical committee on light gauge metal containers.
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO is an international standardization organisation.... [Read More]
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Jan 13, 2026
By Brian Houston, general manager, aerosol propellants and blowing agents, Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc.
As the hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) market expands to meet global sustainability requirements, a growing number of suppliers are entering the market without access to relevant intellectual property (IP) rights – putting your business at legal and operational... [Read More]
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Dec 24, 2025
World Aerosols wishes a happy and restful festive period to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers.
Thank you for supporting us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2026.... [Read More]
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Dec 23, 2025
The World Aerosols team is delighted to be attending this year's ADF, part of Paris Packaging Week, which takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France on 5&6 February 2026.
We will be at stand Y10. So come and collect a free printed copy of our biggest magazine of the year - and stop by to learn how we can support your business make further inroads in... [Read More]
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Dec 19, 2025
The Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS) has confirmed the election of its Administrative Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, following a vote held on 30 November 2025.
Conducted transparently and with broad participation from member companies, the election reinforced confidence in ABAS’s governance model and ensured continuity aligned with the association’s long-term... [Read More]
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Dec 17, 2025
Paris Packaging Week has announced the finalists for the 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting a strong wave of innovation in the aerosol and dispensing systems (ADF) sector.
The event, widely regarded as the leading showcase for aerosol and dispensing technologies, will reveal the winners at an exclusive Innovation Awards Gala on 4 February at the Pavillon Vendôme in... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2025
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has appointed Heather Helm as its new executive vice president of global strategies, bringing more than two decades of international trade expertise to the personal care and cosmetics industry.
Helm joins PCPC from the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she spent 22 years navigating complex global trade environments.
In her new... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2025
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for its albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, the generic equivalent to ProAir HFA.
The green light marks the company’s second approval for a complex respiratory medicine in the fourth quarter, following clearance for its generic version of QVAR.
The company said the latest milestone strengthens... [Read More]
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Nov 27, 2025
The Aerosol Association of Australia has appointed Gary Bowman as its new Executive Director.
Dr Bowman, who holds a PhD in Chemistry, brings more than 30 years of senior regional and global experience in the chemicals manufacturing sector, most recently with Reckitt, where he focused on product innovation and regulatory affairs.
Association President David Cowper said... [Read More]
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Nov 24, 2025
A recent coroner’s report has raised urgent questions about aerosol safety and the role of social media in promoting dangerous behaviour among children. Oliver, a 12-year-old boy, tragically died after imitating a viral aerosol-related challenge. The BBC first reported on the incident.
Greater Manchester South Assistant Coroner Andrew Bridgman highlighted the “toxic”... [Read More]
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The Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS) has confirmed the election of its Administrative Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, following a vote held on 30 November 2025
Paris Packaging Week has announced the finalists for the 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting a strong wave of innovation in the aerosol and dispensing systems (ADF) sector
