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The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that an aerosol can caused a flash fire at Gold’s Gym in the Town of Poughkeepsie. An aerosol can of spray is reported to have fallen onto an overheating transformer inside of the gym, starting the flash fire. LaGrange fire chief Barry Ward informed the Poughkeepsie Journal that it was a ladder that caused the can to fall onto the transformer and that it was…
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Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has published its 2018 results, and 2019 outlook. The report shows Henkel achieved good organic sales growth with strong earnings, profitability and cash flow in 2018. Organically, sales in Henkel’s Beauty Care business unit, that manufactures brands Schwarzkopf and SYOSS, were 0.7% below the prior year. Nominally, sales grew by 2.1% t to 3,950…
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that it has joined the Humane Society International #BeCrueltyFree campaign. The campaign is working towards banning animal testing for cosmetics in all major global beauty markets by 2023.  Launched in 2012, #BeCrueltyFree aims to extend the European Union’s legal precedent, banning cosmetics animal testing and the sale of newly animal…
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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 and other types of sprays,…
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According to ABC News a B-double truck that was carrying aerosol cans burst into flames on the Hume Highway at Yass north of Canberra. The truck disrupted traffic as explosions continued to ignite inside the truck. Reported just after 6pm, the fire began along the Yass bypass on the highway that connects Sydney and Melbourne. Herman van de Brug, a witness at the scene said that “every now…
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Chief executive officer at Elementis, Paul Waterman, said this week that it expects further progress this year, albeit slightly below expectations, as global market conditions remain "challenging", particularly in the coatings business. In an update for the three months to the end of March 2019, Elementis said its personal care division had a solid first quarter with strong growth in…
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Aerosol packaging leader, Lindal has launched its new website. The company states that the site has been improved with product information and user-friendly navigation. Project managed by Lindal’s Group Marketing Manager, Kashif Choudhry, the site includes 360 degree product views that will allow customers to see the product designs up-close. A new colour coding system has also been…
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As it focuses on the next-generation of its lightweight PET aerosol bottle range, Plastipak is expanding its commercial collection of SprayPet products from 100ml, 220ml and 335ml sizes to include the larger 600 ml and 800 ml variations.   Production demands Contemporary producers are seeking accessible products that meet larger format packaging needs, Kurt Wolschleger, Category Manager at…
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There is overwhelming public support in the UK for Government action on unrecyclable packaging, according to the results of a survey carried out by Cardiff University. The results point to a growing public desire for recyclable packaging and products, a trend that will likely continue to affect the aerosols sector. Three quarters of people want the government to ensure products are recyclable and…
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Metal packaging producer Ball Corporation has published its financial results for the third quarter 2018, showing a year on year improvement on the same period of 2017. Ball provides metal packaging for beverages, food and household products. This includes a selection of one, two and three piece steel and aluminium aerosol cans for the personal care, household products and industrial sectors. The…
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Aerosol trade association International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) announced the winner of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2018 at its General Assembly meeting in Dusseldorf. According to the press release, nine ‘highly regarded’ journalists from ‘important’ packaging journals and media from across the world selected the best…
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Last month, the 2018 British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) Awards took place. The winners were selected by a panel of aerosol retailing, politics and environmental sustainability experts. That panel was made up of Lisa Hipgrave, director of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), Matt Skyes, technical liaison manager at the metal packaging manufactures association Metal…
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A large manufacture of rigid plastic packaging products, Pact, has had an employee win the 2018 annual Applause Awards. Kate Everitt prevailed over the other 364 ideas that were submitted for consideration with her innovative aerosol.    The awards celebrate innovative thinking, operational excellence, superior safety systems and progressive sustainability initiatives. Everitt won for…
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The yearly ADF Awards and the PCD Paris Awards have announced the finalists who are in the running to win the most significant packaging of the year on the European and/or world market. A total of 105 applicants competed in the Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design competition this year. The winners have been shortlisted in Paris by two separate juries of professionals. Each had independent…
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