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Fire crews in Essex, UK were called to a blaze on the M11 southbound motorway after a heavy goods vehicle carrying aerosol cans caught fire. The fire began shortly before 5pm with crews from five fire stations attending. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service station manager Dave Bond said: “The articulated lorry was carrying aerosol cans which exploded and scattered... [Read More]

The winners of the ADF Innovation Awards 2021 were revealed in a virtual ceremony on 22 June. This year’s competition saw a total of 32 entries, which were diligently reviewed by 18 jury members. Jean Blottiere, secretary-general of the Comité Français des Aérosols, commented that despite the pandemic, the jury had succeeded in testing and discussing the products... [Read More]

A car windscreen was smashed in Somerset, UK, after an aerosol left on the dashboard exploded. The aerosol can flew out of the front window of the parked vehicle after being left in extreme heat in Wellington. Fire crews were alerted to the incident just before 3.50pm on 13 June. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson told the Somerset County Gazette:... [Read More]

The UK aerosol industry ‘exceeded’ performance expectations in 2020, despite the pandemic. Figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) as part of its annual filling survey show the strength and versatility of the sector, despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 crisis. Although national lockdowns and the closure of... [Read More]

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will now take place in 2022. Having previously been rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the event will now be held on 10-14 March 2022. Additionally, on 9-13 September, Cosmoprof will host an ‘industry re-launch’ event for the cosmetics industry. “The event will be back in attendance on the expected dates of March, which... [Read More]

The Comité Français des Aérosols (CFA) has revealed there was a 5.9% drop in total aerosol filling in France in 2020, but the disinfectants segment increased by 215%. The total volume across all categories was 647 million units in 2020 compared to 668 million in 2019. According to the CFA, this drop in filling, which was predicted by the sector, represents the impact... [Read More]

Entries for the European Aerosol Federation’s (FEA) Global Awards are now open. This year, the categories are Innovative Product, Product Design, Packaging Element Design, Creative Marketing Strategy, Sustainable Development Achievement, Prototype, and Equipment/Machine. The closing date for entries is 7 October. Entries will be judged by an expert panel including... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) Innovation Day will return this April in the form of a series of webinars, the Innovation Sessions. The event has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 2017, said BAMA, increasing in popularity and attendance, and was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. “This year, we decided... [Read More]

Cosmoprof has launched a new digital event, scheduled to take place in June this year. WeCosmoprof International will take place from 7-18 June, bringing together the entire Cosmoprof network including Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmoprof Asia, Cosmoprof North America, Cosmoprof India, and Cosmoprof CBE Asean. Stakeholders from all continents will be involved,... [Read More]

‘Eco-responsibility’, safety, and product impact on health and wellbeing have been highlighted as additional purchase needs brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in a new study. Aptar Beauty & Home’s COVID-19 Foresight study explores how the pandemic has affected consumption patterns and usage when it comes to beauty, personal care, and home care products. The... [Read More]

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris has been postponed to January 2022. The event, which combines the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum, the Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics and Design, and the recently-added Packaging of Premium and Luxury Drinks, was originally scheduled to take place in Paris on 22 and 23 June this year. However, the event organiser, Easyfairs, has decided to postpone... [Read More]

The global aluminium aerosol can market experienced a ‘moderate decline’ of less than 2% in 2020, despite the pandemic. The performance of companies that are part of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) was ‘quite impressive’, according to the association. Regardless of the difficulties posed during the pandemic,... [Read More]

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will host its Mid-Year Meeting as a virtual event on 24-27 May. The Mid-Year Meeting - IMPACT2021 - is usually held in person at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., however, due to continued health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19, this year’s event will be virtual. “While I’m disappointed... [Read More]

Aerosol markets are constantly evolving and it is vital that you, our readers, are kept informed on what is important to you and your company. We are giving you the opportunity to have your say through a short survey, which will take no more than a few minutes to complete. Your responses will help us at World Aerosols continue to provide the data, analysis, and... [Read More]

The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) will run the second edition of its Virtual FEAerosol event on 23 September. The Virtual FEAerosol2020 event welcomed more than 500 aerosol packaging experts – supply chain, fillers, brand owners, and researchers – to meet and share knowledge, expertise, and experience. The Aerosol Today conference programme included pre-recorded... [Read More]

Interpack will take place on 4-10 May 2023 at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre, the organisers have confirmed. Messe Düsseldorf set this date in agreement with its partners and committees, following the cancellation of its 2021 edition, which was due to take place from 25 February to 3 March this year. Exhibitors who were approved for interpack 2021, which was... [Read More]