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Mar 24, 2022
WD-40 announces new CEO
Company News
Mar 24, 2022
Pumps and valves supplier Majesty Packaging Systems has built a new facility in Brazil as part of its global expansion strategy.
Majesty, headquartered in China, specialises in the research and development, design, manufacturing and distribution of packaging for daily chemical products and medical supplies, including aerosol valves, dispensing pumps, mist sprayers,... [Read More]
Features
Mar 21, 2022
A closer look at FAVARON’s unique journey in Italy and its search for a US partner.
What do a pair of ‘sgàlmare’ and some spray actuators have in common? To answer this question, it is important to know, firstly, what sgàlmare are: a pair of shoes with a leather upper section and a thick and studded wooden sole, very common in northeast Italy in the 18th and... [Read More]
Personal Care News
Mar 16, 2022
Secret has launched a new Weightless Dry Spray collection in the US, featuring antiperspirant and aluminium-free deodorant options.
The fast-acting, instantly dry-feel antiperspirant provides 48-hour sweat and odour protection. The aluminium-free deodorant provides 24-hour odour protection and both are made with ‘freshness-on-demand’ technology.
Secret’s scientists... [Read More]
Features
Mar 16, 2022
Without participation from aerosol manufacturers, the HCPA Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey cannot share important data to support industry growth.
On 13 January, World Aerosols attended a webinar by the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) addressing a concerning lack of responses to the annual Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey.
Every year,... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 15, 2022
Precision Valve Corporation, a global manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions, has appointed Harald Biederbick as its new CEO.
Biederbick joins Precision with 15 years of experience in the packaging industry and succeeds Mario Barbero, who has stepped down having served as CEO since 2016.
Most recently, Biederbick served as group... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 9, 2022
L’Oreal has temporarily closed all its stores and directly operated counters in department stores in Russia, in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
The company has suspended all industrial and national media investments in the country and also decided to temporarily close its brand e-commerce sites in Russia. L’Oreal said it is assessing additional measures while... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 9, 2022
Unilever has suspended all imports and exports of its products in Russia and stopped business operations in Ukraine.
The consumer goods giant will not invest any further capital into Russia or profit from its presence in the country, CEO Alan Jope announced. Unilever will continue to supply its everyday essential food and hygiene products made in Russia to people in... [Read More]
Product News
Mar 8, 2022
Demand for aluminium aerosol cans was down slightly in 2021, according to figures published by the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL).
Global shipments by AEROBAL’s members declined by 1.2% in 2021 to around 5.6 billion units. While the main end-use markets of deodorants remained roughly at the previous year’s level,... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 7, 2022
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has appointed Michael Gruber as senior vice-president of government relations and public policy.
As part of the executive leadership team, Gruber will further strengthen and help drive HCPA’s presence, influence, and effectiveness across the federal and state legislative and regulatory landscapes.
In his... [Read More]
Features
Mar 7, 2022
World Aerosols speaks to Dave Burks, chief operating officer at Diversified CPC, and Bill Auriemma, president and CEO, about the importance of customer collaboration in propellant production.
Could you tell us about Diversified CPC’s ‘The Power of Purity’ process?
At Diversified CPC, we produce the world’s highest-purity aerosol propellants tailored to... [Read More]
Company News
Mar 2, 2022
Coster has started operations at its new €10 million aerosol and pumps facility in Rajasthan, India.
As part of the group’s growth plan and strategic focus on the Indian market, Coster decided to expand its local activities, setting up a state-of-the-art facility. The company was previously located in Bhiwadi, from where it served local clients for 30 years.
Neemrana,... [Read More]
Other News
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]
Other News
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]
Company News
Feb 28, 2022
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has appointed Tom Giddings as executive director.
Previously interim general manager, Giddings takes up the role with immediate effect. As executive director, Giddings will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet and exceed recycling targets for aluminium packaging.
He... [Read More]
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