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Aditya Mittal, currently president, CFO, and CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe, will become CEO of the company.
Lakshmi Mittal, who founded the firm in 1976 and is currently chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman. In this position, he will continue to lead the board of directors and work together with the CEO and management team.
“Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, ArcelorMittal…
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NPB Automation and Canline Systems have decided to expand their presence in the US, making their knowledge and expertise more accessible for their key customers.
This strategic decision emphasises the significant role the US has in the global metal packaging industry. Companies in the sector can expect to strengthen their production needs through NPB and Canline’s localised system expertise,…
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New hygiene regimes and sustainability commitments are helping to shape the aerosol market. Norbert Piotrowski of Aerosol Service Poland explains the thinking behind the company’s latest hygiene innovations.
Personal care and cleaning product volumes continue to grow globally; this is driven by consumers’ changing lifestyles and the adoption of new hygiene routines. A large group of these…
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will host its Mid-Year Meeting as a virtual event on 24-27 May.
The Mid-Year Meeting - IMPACT2021 - is usually held in person at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C., however, due to continued health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19, this year’s event will be virtual.
“While I’m disappointed that we can’t meet in…
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Aluminium, glass, and steel packaging industries have jointly welcomed the plenary vote on the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) 2.0 report in support of permanent materials.
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe, members of the Permanent Metals Coalition, welcome the…
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Ball Corporation has reported strong 2020 results, with full-year net earnings of $585 million (€486 million), or $1.76 (€1.46) per diluted share, on sales of $11.8 billion (€9.8 billion).
In 2019, the company reported $566 million (€470 million) net earnings or $1.66 (€1.38) per diluted share, on sales of $11.5 billion (€9.55 billion). Ball’s full-year 2020 comparable net…
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ADF&PCD and PLD Paris is to bring a series of digital events to the packaging industry in March.
The organiser’s ‘Digital Days’ will combine speakers from the world’s leading aerosol, beauty, and premium drinks brand owners with insight into the latest innovation strategies, as well as new products that are defining the future of packaging in the three sectors.
Each Digital Day…
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Aerosol markets are constantly evolving and it is vital that you, our readers, are kept informed on what is important to you and your company.
We are giving you the opportunity to have your say through a short survey, which will take no more than a few minutes to complete.
Your responses will help us at World Aerosols continue to provide the data, analysis, and information you need to…
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Unilever has reported strong full-year results for 2020, demonstrating its ‘resilience’ and ‘agility’ during the pandemic, with results boosted by hygiene products.
For the full year, Unilever grew underlying sales by 1.9%, with volumes growing 1.6% and 0.3% from price. In Q4, underlying sales growth was 3.5%, with volumes of 3.3% and 0.2% from price.
Growth was driven by hand and…
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Stan Platek, vice-president and general manager of Ball’s aerosol packaging business, will retire on 15 March after more than 24 years in the aluminium aerosol and slug industry.
Ball Corporation announced James W Billings, vice-president, commercial for Ball’s Beverage Packaging, North and Central America business since 2015, will succeed Platek.
“Stan has had a successful career in…
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A closed 'can-to-can' recycling loop does not deliver the best environmental and economic performance for aluminium aerosols, according to new research.
Demands for increasing recycled material content in packaging and recycling in a closed product loop are gathering momentum in the industry. The question raised in a new study is whether such a closed product loop recycling is advantageous,…
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Interpack will take place on 4-10 May 2023 at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre, the organisers have confirmed.
Messe Düsseldorf set this date in agreement with its partners and committees, following the cancellation of its 2021 edition, which was due to take place from 25 February to 3 March this year.
Exhibitors who were approved for interpack 2021, which was cancelled due to the…
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The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) will run the second edition of its Virtual FEAerosol event on 23 September.
The Virtual FEAerosol2020 event welcomed more than 500 aerosol packaging experts – supply chain, fillers, brand owners, and researchers – to meet and share knowledge, expertise, and experience.
The Aerosol Today conference programme included pre-recorded and live…
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Manufacturers of aerosol cans and aluminium tubes “got away with a black eye” in 2020, according to the German Aluminium Association (GDA).
Demand for aluminium tubes declined only slightly by around 1%, as the strong demand from the pharmaceutical and food sectors almost offset the decline in cosmetic products.
Deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans to Germany fell by around 9% due to…
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CCL Industries, a major packaging solutions company, has appointed two new directors.
Linda A Cash and Dr Susana Suarez-Gonzalez have been appointed to the board of directors and Mandy J Shapansky, chair of the firm’s corporate social responsibility committee and member of the audit committee, has retired.
Cash has spent 36 years as a senior executive with extensive global manufacturing…
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Chemical and pharmaceutical companies have reported a second successive quarter of expansion at the end of 2020, according to the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), but expressed concern over the future of EU trade.
In the CIA’s survey, 57% of businesses reported total sales growth and 26% reported no material change. Within this, 84% reported stability or growth in domestic sales, and…
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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will now take place on 9-13 September, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will be divided into three different trade shows dedicated to specific industries and distribution channels. From 9-12 September, Cosmopack, with all the supply chain components, and Cosmo | Perfumery & Cosmetics, dedicated to perfumery and body care proposals…
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The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has welcomed a report adopted in the European Parliament today, related to the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) 2.0.
The report by the Environment Committee (ENVI) on CEAP 2.0 published by the European Commission in March 2020 recognises the importance of permanent materials, such as steel.
A cornerstone of the European…
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