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Aug 9, 2022
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Aug 5, 2022
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]
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Aug 3, 2022
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]
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Aug 2, 2022
The fifth Indian Aerosols Expo will be held at Pragati Maidan Hall 2, New Delhi on 20 and 21 February 2023.
Due to enthusiastic participation of its association, industry members and foreign participants, the event has grown from 50 participants in 2012 to an expected 120+ exhibitors in IAE 2023 in the larger, modern and iconic venue.
Alongside the exhibition,... [Read More]
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Aug 1, 2022
Mist:Understood Aerosol & Pressurised Packaging Virtual Classroom launched in late 2021 as a free, credible resource for aerosol and pressurised packaging education.
Since then, it has provided education to over 250 unique users across a range of industries and skill levels. Over half of registrants have completed one or more course.
It has just announced its... [Read More]
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Jul 26, 2022
The University of Oxford has begun recruiting volunteers for a tuberculosis vaccine phase one trial, which is looking to develop a new way of testing the efficacy of future TB vaccines.
It has not yet been possible to use a human challenge study to test a new TB vaccine because humans cannot be safely infected with the bacteria causing TB.
However, in this new... [Read More]
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Jun 14, 2022
Exhibition organiser Easyfairs, and FEA, (the European Aerosol Federation), have announced a major new partnership to develop the future of the annual aerosol and dispensing systems exhibition, ADF.
Under the agreement, FEA will play a crucial role in developing the conference programme for the event as well as marketing the exhibition to visitors and potential exhibitors... [Read More]
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May 25, 2022
The Paris Packaging Week event will expand in 2023 with the launch of a Paris edition of Packaging Première, which focuses on luxury packaging design and innovation for the fashion, accessories, fine food and jewellery sectors.
Packaging Première will launch at the 2023 edition of Paris Packaging Week alongside ADF, PCD and PLD, the three existing exhibitions... [Read More]
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May 18, 2022
For five out of the last six years (since 2021 was a virtual conference), Steve Caldeira, President & CEO, and Nicholas Georges have presented at the Aerosol Dispensing Forum (ADF) in Paris.
Now, Caldeira and Georges are confirmed to present at ADF 2022 and will meet with the European Commission and International Aerosol/Cleaning trade associations in Brussels.
Overlap... [Read More]
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Apr 25, 2022
Overall UK aerosol unit production dropped in 2021, but tinplate steel aerosol containers are catching up with the previously dominant aluminium containers in the UK, according to new figures.
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) reported that in 2021, of the 1.44 billion units produced in the UK, 698 million (48.5%) were made of tinplate, with the... [Read More]
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Apr 12, 2022
Steve Caldeira, president and CEO of the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), will receive the 2022 Trade Association CEO of the Year Award from CEO Update.
The Association Leadership Awards are presented annually by CEO Update to recognise excellence in trade associations and professional societies. An independent panel of 12 representatives from... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2022
Visitor registration for the newly created Paris Packaging Week is now open.
ADF&PCD and PLD, part of Paris Packaging Week, will take place on 29 and 30 June 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The colourful and dynamic new identity of the event was unveiled in December, strengthening the individual events for their markets while creating a new platform to... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2022
The ADF Innovation Awards 2022 winners have been revealed.
Organised as part of Paris Packaging Week, each year, the awards celebrate the best packaging innovations in fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, premium beverages, aerosols, and dispensing systems.
Since its inception, the Innovation Awards have continuously recognised and rewarded the most outstanding packaging... [Read More]
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Feb 18, 2022
HRB Brands is voluntarily recalling several Sure and Brut antiperspirant and deodorant aerosols due to the presence of benzene.
The issue was discovered when a review of the products revealed ‘unexpected levels’ of benzene in the propellant. These products were owned and distributed by Helen of Troy before 7 June last year.
The US Food and Drug Administration... [Read More]
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Feb 2, 2022
The European Aerosol Federation’s (FEA) board of directors has unanimously elected Federico Bisio (Ball Aerosol Packaging) as vice-chairman.
Bisio’s appointment reinforces the FEA chairmanship held by Urs Hauser (Pamasol), who also represents Assoziation der Schweizerischen Aerosolindustrie (Switzerland).
In a LinkedIn post, the Comité Français des Aérosols... [Read More]
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Feb 2, 2022
Aluminium Deutschland has reported a “robust market situation” for aluminium aerosol cans and tubes in 2021, but warned that supply security could be an issue in 2022.
Deliveries to the German market were stable in 2021, despite ongoing Covid pressures. Demand picked up significantly, the organisation said, particularly in the second half of the year, leading to... [Read More]
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Jan 19, 2022
The 53rd edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has been rescheduled again to 28 April -2 May 2022.
Event organisers BolognaFiere said the event, which was due to take place on 10-14 March, was moved to facilitate the in-person attendance of international operators.
“The 2022 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna must be a real support to the cosmetic industry,”... [Read More]
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