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Sep 1, 2020
Ball Corp acquires Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging business in Brazil
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Sep 1, 2020
The aluminium industry is expecting an 'economic dip' in 2020, according to the Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
According to the GDA, the German aluminium industry saw restrictions in production in all areas in the first half of 2020, though it is expecting a slight recovery in the second half of the year.
Production of raw metal fell by more than 14%,... [Read More]
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Aug 27, 2020
The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has released the details of Virtual FEAerosol2020, which will replace its planned event in Lisbon, Portugal.
On 24 September, from 11am to 4pm, the Virtual FEAaerosol2020 event will offer an excellent opportunity for the aerosol community, from fillers and brand owners to researchers, to share their knowledge and expertise.
The... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 26, 2020
Henkel North America has joined the US Plastics Pact, committing to meet ambitious circular economy goals by 2025.
The US Plastics Pact is a collaboration led by The Recycling Partnership, World Wildlife Fund, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. As part of the pact, Henkel will recognise that significant, system-wide change is crucial to realise a circular economy for... [Read More]
Features
Aug 21, 2020
DeSpray Environmental is harnessing waste aerosol propellants and turning them into biogas.
With more than 20 years of experience in machine building and aerosol recycling, DeSpray Environmental has developed innovative new technology to tackle the environmental issues surrounding waste aerosols. The company’s systems capture waste aerosol propellants and recompress... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 20, 2020
Chicago, US-based Voyant Beauty Holdings, a full-service partner to the personal care and beauty industry, has acquired KIK Personal Care (KPC) from KIK Custom Products.
Voyant is a major manufacturer of hair care, bath, body, and skincare products to established and emerging brands. The acquisition of KPC will broaden the firm’s product offering – which includes... [Read More]
Pharmaceutical/Veterinary News
Aug 14, 2020
A new aerosol formulation could halt the spread of SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have devised a “novel approach” to tackling the virus. Led by UCSF graduate student Michael Schoof, a team of researchers engineered a synthetic, production-ready molecule that ‘straitjackets’ the crucial SARS-CoV-2 machinery... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 14, 2020
Crown Holdings has introduced Twentyby30, a programme outlining 20 measurable, environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to be completed by 2030 or sooner.
The metal can manufacturing firm, which specialises in beverage, food and aerosol packaging, introduced five key pillars of action – climate action, resource efficiency, optimum circularity, working together... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 14, 2020
Swiss canmaking firm Can Man and its recently acquired company, Frei, are new members of machine manufacturer Soudronic Group.
Can Man is a family-owned firm that manufactures and sells equipment for the production of welded cans, pails and drums, while Frei, founded in 1975, is a manufacturer of seam protection systems for welded cans.
In a statement, Soudronic... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Aug 13, 2020
US industrial and automotive aerosol manufacturer B’laster has acquired the AC Avalanche division from TSI Products, based in Texas.
AC Avalanche manufactures recharging systems for automotive air conditioners. With this acquisition, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue.
Randy Pindor, president and COO of B’laster, said: “The acquisition of AC Avalanche strengthens... [Read More]
Features
Aug 13, 2020
Leon Finn, aerosol technical specialist at R.A Jones, shares his experience of coping with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The aerosol industry has faced many challenges since my first involvement back in the early 1980s. When I started in the industry, our company was known as Aerofill but after many acquisitions, the Aerofill brand is now known as... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 11, 2020
Digital print, brand management, and interactive media provider Springfield Solutions has been awarded the RoSPA President’s Award 2020.
The RoSPA Health & Safety Awards is an internationally recognised scheme with almost 2,000 entries annually, reaching over 7 million employees. The awards demonstrate an ongoing commitment to raising health and safety standards.
Springfield,... [Read More]
Company News
Aug 11, 2020
LINDAL Group, through its UK subsidiary, has collaborated with Reabrook and Ball Corporation on a new aerosol hand sanitiser and delivered it to key workers.
The companies designed, produced, and filled 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitiser, which were divided equally between them and donated within the local community to hospitals, care homes, schools, charities, and... [Read More]
Features
Aug 10, 2020
Gopal N. Nemlekar, CEO of caps, closures and moulds manufacturer Media Manoeuvre, provides an update on the Indian aerosol industry.
Over the past few years, the Indian aerosol industry has grown by leaps and bounds and has become a behemoth today. Among the various segments, aerosol has had a significant impact in personal care, thanks to deodorants and household products.
Many... [Read More]
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Aug 10, 2020
Canada announced a $3.6 billion (€2.28 billion) tariff on US aluminium products one day after US President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on some Canadian aluminium products.
According to a report by the BBC, Canada and the US reached a deal in 2019 to lift tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that had been imposed on grounds of national security. President Trump... [Read More]
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Coster has announced that L’Oréal has selected its packaging solutions for the new L’Oréal Paris Spray Infallible, the brand’s well-known long-lasting make-up fixator
The Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS) has confirmed the election of its Administrative Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, following a vote held on 30 November 2025
Paris Packaging Week has announced the finalists for the 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting a strong wave of innovation in the aerosol and dispensing systems (ADF) sector
