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This year, free from the uncertainty of the pandemic restrictions on travel, BAMA welcomed several member delegates coming from abroad. The conference programme covered some substantial topics, such as UK REACH, EPR, circular economy, raw material supplies, workforce management, and more. After a quick buffet lunch, Adrian McCretton, current BAMA Chair and Chief Scientist... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association's (BAMA) 2022 Awards took place in October, and the organisation has been pleased with the success of the event. "Another spectacular evening in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, for the 2022 BAMA Awards dinner and ceremony. We had several familiar faces amongst the diners, people who have been actively involved with our... [Read More]

An inventor from Florida, US, has invented a "SPRAY CAN MIXER" because he "wanted to create an easier means of evenly mixing a can of paint or other aerosol can product." He added that his design "eliminates the need to shake the can and it prevents the spray tip from becoming clogged." The patent-pending invention provides an effective device for mixing a can of aerosol... [Read More]

 The British Aerosols Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) announced the winners of its 2022 BAMA Awards at a ceremony at Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire, last night (12 October). Winners were announced by BAMA’s technical manager Peter Watmough and handed out by BAMA chairman Adrian McCretton, and are as follows: Aerosol Packaging Winner: Massily for Digi Grip Can Runner... [Read More]

The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has reported that global shipments by its members increased by 5.5% in the first half of this year to around 3 billion units. The market growth was mainly due to rapidly increasing demand from the pharmaceutical, hairspray and household sectors, which grew by 9%, 34% and 15% respectively... [Read More]

The FEA Global Aerosol Awards 2022 celebrated the genius, creativity, and technical excellence of the aerosol industry. Suppliers, fillers, brand owners and retailers were encouraged to present the innovative aerosol products that they have launched on the market between July 2021 and August 2022. THE FEA GLOBAL AEROSOL AWARDS 2022 CATEGORIES:   Innovative... [Read More]

Everyone at World Aerosols has been saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. Her Majesty has dedicated a lifetime of service to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and countries far beyond. We can all draw great inspiration from Queen Elizabeth who leaves behind a legacy of dignity, integrity, hard work and compassion.... [Read More]

Despite extremely challenging economic conditions, deliveries of aluminium, laminate and plastic tube producers organised in the European Tube Manufacturers' Association (ETMA) rose by 1%  to around six billion units in the first half of the year. The individual types of tubes developed differently. Aluminium tubes increased by just under 1%  and plastic tubes by about... [Read More]

Latest edition of World Aerosols now available! - Featuring an exclusive interview with Alain D'haese of the FEA, and an extensive preview of FEAerosol2022 - Analysis on VOC regulations from Nicholas Georges of the HCPA - Editorial examining the supply chain issues in terms of contract filling - Sustainability updates - Interview with Patrick Heskins of BAMA on... [Read More]

Deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to the German market still developed satisfactorily in the first half of 2022, according to trade association Aluminium Deutschland. It said that the pharmaceutical market, cosmetics and food sectors meant the market for aluminium tubes is stable overall at the previous year's level. Aluminium aerosol cans saw "double-digit... [Read More]

The Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (AMA) of South Africa has announced its next regional meeting in Cape Town, which has been booked for 20 October 2022. The meeting will take place at The Captain’s View at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Cape Town. Registration takes place at 16.00, with the agenda involving welcome, introductions, international aerosol trends,... [Read More]

AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has published the results of its much-acclaimed competition for the world’s best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans. Experts from nine globally renowned packaging and aerosol industry magazines selected the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2022. As this year’s... [Read More]

The British Aerosols Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will hold this year’s BAMA Forum and Awards on Wednesday 12 and 13 October 2022 at Carden Park, Cheshire. Day one of the Forum will begin at 12pm with registration and lunch and will end at approximately 5pm – followed by a short annual general meeting (AGM) for members only. BAMA’s Awards Dinner will... [Read More]

Jenny Wassenaar, chief sustainability officer at Trivium Packaging, explains the importance of Earth Overshoot Day: “Occasions like Earth Overshoot Day are crucial reminders of the need to improve how we use our resources. We must keep more materials in the loop, making sure we do not waste what we produce. Metal is a great example of a material that can be recycled... [Read More]

Firebugs are risking starting wild blazes on a housing estate in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, UK, by setting aerosol cans alight in fields, according to Somerset Live. Fire crews were called to Haywood Village in late-July due to reports of a fire at Cobham Parade. On arrival the fire was out, but charred aerosol cans were discovered.  Off-duty crew had reportedly... [Read More]

A youth facility in Leederville in Perth, Australia, has been ransacked by thieves, who forced open a roller door to steal 40 cans of Flame-branded aerosol paint. The incident took place on 26 July. A number of unknown offenders broke in to the fully secure shed, which is located behind the Leederville YMCA. Evidence suggested the offenders gained either kicked... [Read More]