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Sep 9, 2022
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.
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Sep 8, 2022
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 2%, while laminate tubes…
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched the ‘UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative’. It said the move will help increase the awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling among the public and drive increased recycling rates across the UK. The initiative brings together working group partners from across the value chain including Ball Aerosol Packaging, the British Aerosol…
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Sep 6, 2022
Harald Jessen has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at leading global aerosol dispensing company, LINDAL. He succeeds former chief financial officer Manfred Schnor, who retires after 10 years with the company. Jessen brings extensive financial and business expertise from over 15 years in international strategic and operational management positions and supervisory board…
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Sep 5, 2022
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 the BAMA Forum 2022 And…
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Aug 30, 2022
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 growth", due to a…
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Aug 29, 2022
Clean hair care brand Fekkai has launched the Clean Stylers Green Aerosols Collection catering to the "environmentally-conscious generation of haircare that celebrates the future of sustainability." Three products are included in the collection: Sheer Dry Shampoo, Volume Lock Hairspray and Flexi-Hold Hairspray. The new launches are powered by Solstice Propellant Technology, the first non-ozone…
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Aug 22, 2022
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in parts of West Yorkshire have been authorised to use forensic spray to tag offenders, according to the BBC. The PCSOs in Wakefield are using the SmartWater spray to mark people or items with a unique forensic code. It is being used to target criminality linked to off-road bikes, street drinking and shoplifting. West Yorkshire Police said the spray…
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Aug 17, 2022
Motorex has released its Moto Shine MS1 gloss spray, which is suitable for plastic, chrome or other painted surfaces, and which has a new can and new aroma. The company said Moto Shine MS1 gloss spray "refreshes plastics and colours, forms an antistatic drop repellant effect". The spray features a new cherry aroma, a new can allowing the user to spray upside down, compatibility with all…
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Aug 15, 2022
R.A Jones, a leader in the aerosol packaging equipment market, shares five ways that brands can adapt to challenging economic conditions and speed up time to market. Before an aerosol can reaches a customer’s bathroom or kitchen cabinet, it must go through a rigorous process of conception to production to distribution. From hairspray to whipped cream, disinfectant to bug spray, aerosol…
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Aug 15, 2022
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 winner in the…
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Aug 15, 2022
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, AMA activity,…
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Aug 14, 2022
Industrial equipment specialist Sencon has expressed the importance of reducing inefficiencies within a fragile post-pandemic global economy. Coating problems in two-piece can-making can have major implications on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a can-making plant, according to the firm. It is not uncommon for plants to hold multiple pallets of finished beverage cans due to issues…
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Aug 10, 2022
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 take place on the evening…
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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 forever, without losing…
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Aug 14, 2022
New guidance on how Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) can fight the dangers of gas cylinder and aerosol explosions is due next year, the Waste Industry Safety & Health Forum (WISH) has said, according to Materials Recycling World (MRW). Its work has been hampered by a lake of data on accidents at MRFs caused by explosions when these containers enter the wrong waste streams, but the…
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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 spotted the remnants of…
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Aug 4, 2022
Aerosol specialist Samurai 2k Aerosol is a producer of automotive aerosol products, focusing on high-performance coating for the automated refinishing and refurbishment market. Its 2K-In-a-can Aerosol Spray System is one of the company's most in-demand products, because of the use of hardener and paints in the same product. This two-in-one spray gives the best results, according to Digital…
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