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European and national industry associations are making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialisation on the continent by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness, according to EUROPEN - the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment. "The EU enters a new policy cycle at a challenging time, with technology and geopolitics acting as global... [Read More]

Sponsored by aerosol filling company, Jago-PRO, this year’s BAMA Innovation Day took place on 17 April at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds The event kept visitors engrossed with a medley of presentations on aerosol-related topics covering sustainable new designs, the latest manufacturing processes, and some thought-provoking concepts. Visions to improve the manufacturing... [Read More]

The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has announced it is hosting a contest for skilled start-ups with experience in the aerosol industry. The winner will receive free exhibition space at the FEA Lounge during the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF), part of Paris Packaging Week. The successful start-up will also receive the 2025 Start-Up Award, promoting... [Read More]

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced that Neil Bolton, global product stewardship director at Procter and Gamble has been appointed vice-chair of the BAMA board of directors. With over 30 years’ experience working with Procter and Gamble in Research and Development, Regulation, Human Safety and Post-Market Safety Surveillance roles,... [Read More]

Last year, aerosol production in France increased by 1.3%, although applications by segments varied greatly, according to the Comité Français des Aérosols (CFA). All segments combined increased from 649.78 million units in 2022 to 657.91 million units last year. The CFA said last year's aerosol filling activity maintains the trend seen for last year; with France's... [Read More]

Aluminium Deutschland has announced that Volker Backs, member of the management of Speira GmbH, is the trade association's new chairman. He was elected by the general meeting of the aluminium semi-finished products trade association in Düsseldorf without a dissenting vote, with one abstention. Backs succeeds Frank Busenbecker, director DACH Strategy at Hydro Extrusion... [Read More]

On 17 April, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will host its 2024 Innovation Day at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, UK. Sponsored by contract filler and manufacturer, JagoPRO, the event is free to attend for BAMA members and non-members and will feature a comprehensive programme of expert industry speakers and exhibitors. Promoting a variety of supply... [Read More]

The European tube market remained stable last year, despite adverse conditions, according to the European tube manufacturers' association (etma). The total volume of deliveries by tube manufacturers within etma was just under 11.9 billion units. The most important end user markets developed differently. While deliveries to the dental care sector increased by a good... [Read More]

Asociación Española de Aerosoles (AEDA), the Spanish Aerosol Association, has opened entries for its third edition of its awards programme: AEDA 2024. The association said that, with this contest, it wants to value the excellence of the aerosol industry, and that it therefore encourages participation in this new call. The awards will be presented during the AEDA FORUM... [Read More]

Tunap Sports has released its new Ultimate Chain Wax for bicycle chains. Due to the spray application, the lubricant quickly creeps into the chain, the solvent evaporates, and the bike is immediately ready to ride, according to the company. This avoids time-consuming removal and wax baths with hot wax, or long airings of the chain by applying wax from a dropper bottle,... [Read More]

Last year, a total of 796 million aluminium tubes and 575 million aluminium aerosol cans were delivered to Germany, according to Aluminium Deutschland. This represents a 4% increase for aluminium tubes and a slight rise of 0.5% for aerosol cans compared to 2022. Manufacturers of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans reported good delivery volumes in the first half of last... [Read More]

Paris Packaging Week organisers, Easyfairs, has announced a record-breaking edition of the event with more than 14,000 packaging professionals attending the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles last week. The event is formed of the ADF, PCD and PLD. In total, 14,077 packaging professionals were present at the event on 17 & 18 January, including 9,923 visitors representing... [Read More]

The winners of the ADF Innovation Awards were announced yesterday (18 January) at a ceremony during Paris Packaging Week. The awards were selected by a 19-strong panel, and included representatives from the likes of L'Oréal, Unilever International, Procter & Gamble, Henkel and Coty. The jury decided to purvey six awards and issue six certificates in celebration... [Read More]

Paris Packaging Week has revealed the finalists for its prestigious ADF Awards, highlighting the best and most innovative packaging from the past year across the aerosol sector. Finalists for the PCD and PLD Innovation Awards have also been announced. The winners of the ADF Innovation Awards will be announced at 14:00 on 18 January. Visitors to Paris Packaging Week will... [Read More]

World Aerosols wishes a happy and restful festive period to all of our readers. Thank you for following us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2024.... [Read More]

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) recently announced the winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards, which honour companies within the household and commercial products industry for accomplishments in five product categories: Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, End-User Communication, Ingredients, and Technology. The Innovation Awards are held in conjunction... [Read More]