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The European Commission has adopted an amendment to REACH Annex XVII which imposes a restriction on (3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl) silanetriol and any of its mono-, di- or tri-O-(alkyl) derivatives (TDFAs) in spray products.
The substance must not be used in the products, such as aerosol dispensers and pump sprays, supplied to the general public after 2 January 2021, in a…
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SC Johnson today announces it has signed an agreement to acquire Sun Bum®, a fast-growing brand making quality personal care products including sun protection, hair care and lip care products. The acquisition also includes the Baby Bum® brand of sun protection and baby care products.
"The Sun Bum brand is a welcome addition to our portfolio of trusted products," said Fisk Johnson,…
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The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) New York is a once-a-year, one-location opportunity for professionals from every corner of the industry to gain knowledge and solve problems. It's a highly efficient forum for establishing relationships that bring teams together, improve product sourcing time and ultimately increase…
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British aerosol manufacturers association BAMA has announced three new members – Graham Packaging, Aztec Aerosol and GAC (UK) Ltd – bringing the total number of members to 85.
Plastic packaging provider Graham Packaging has supplied a lightweight, customisable container for aerosols since 2015.
Its AeroPET meets current FEA and DOT requirements and provides the additional benefit of…
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Canadian athletic apparel retailer lululemon has launched a range of Selfcare products, which it describes as being ‘designed by athletes for athletes’.
The products will be available to purchase online, in 50 lululemon stores and studio partners across North America, as well as at Sephora.com.
The personal care line is dual-gender and consists of four products that ‘focus on…
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Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%.
This record rate, which represents data from 2017, confirms steel as Europe’s most recycled primary packaging material. It also indicates the industry has met and even exceeded one of its key sustainability goals – a 80% recycling rate in Europe by 2020 – three years ahead of schedule.
Alexis Van…
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Peter Morgan, Lindal Group UK sales manager, has announced that he will be retiring on 31 July.
Morgan joined Lindal in 1985 at the company Leighton Buzzard site and has been a key part of UK-business growth. Morgan said, ‘’I joined Lindal at a time when there were great opportunities to increase business and over the last 34 years, it has been a pleasure to be involved in the growth…
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US-based Precise Packaging has announced the addition of a new aerosol production line to its facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The additional line will increase the company’s capacity at its 120,000 square foot facility, strengthening its position as a strategic partner for customers in the aerosols industry.
“Customers are increasingly looking for full-service suppliers that…
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Due to the fast-moving developments in China's aerosol industry, regulatory and legal requirements are constantly introduced and parameters regularly being developed. Compliance issues around safe production, transportation and environmental awareness and sustainability are more prominent than ever, particularly in terms of new plant planning, construction and development.
As the highlight…
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Aerosol packaging manufacturer Ball Corporation has committed to switching its operations in North America to 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021.
To achieve this, the company has signed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for a total of 388MW of renewable energy, enabling it to switch to clean electricity generation in its corporate, packaging and aerospace operations.
According…
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US-headquartered packaging company Crown has announced net sales of $2.755 billion (€2.457 billion) in the first quarter of 2019.
Sales were up year-on-year from $2.197 billion in Q1 2018, thanks to increased beverage and can volumes, as well as the impact of the Signode acquisition in April last year, the company said.
Income from operations during the quarter was $262 million, while…
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Chief executive officer at Elementis, Paul Waterman, said this week that it expects further progress this year, albeit slightly below expectations, as global market conditions remain "challenging", particularly in the coatings business.
In an update for the three months to the end of March 2019, Elementis said its personal care division had a solid first quarter with strong growth in…
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A world leader for packaging machines, PackSys Global AG Switzerland, has agreed, effective 31 May 2019, to sell its subsidiary, PackSys Global (Thailand) Limited, to Swiss based Benpac Holding AG, a group of companies in the fields of engineering, machine construction, IT solutions and packaging technology.
PackSys Global Thailand manufactures lines to make monobloc aluminium aerosol cans and…
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German consumer goods company Beiersdorf, which owns the Nivea brand, has recorded group sales growth of 6% in the first quarter of 2019.
According to the company, in nominal terms sales rose by 7.8% year-on-year to €1.947 billion, ahead of average industry forecasts of €1.9 billion, Reuters reported.
“Beiersdorf had a solid start into the first three months of 2019 in both…
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Aerosol dispensing systems supplier AptarGroup has announced the appointment of Isabel Marey-Semper to the board of directors.
Marey-Semper was most recently executive vice-president, communications and public affairs, and general manager at L’Oréal. She has also held positions at Groupe PSA (Peugeot Citroën), Saint-Gobain and Nokia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Isabel…
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Korean consumer goods company LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has agreed to acquire New Avon LLC (Avon North America) for $125 million (€111.6 million) in cash.
The agreement was signed with an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management and Avon Products, with LG H&H acquiring Cerberus’ majority interest and Avon’s minority interest in Avon North America.
LG H&H…
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The Axe Gaming Contest is designed to highlight up and coming players who show off their creativity. Axe knows that gamers are passionate about streaming games, but they can struggle to find an audience. That's why Axe has teamed up with FaZe clan member, Cizzorz, to help elevate an undiscovered streamer with a new fanbase of subscribers.
Axe and Cizzorz are calling on fans to submit a…
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Coster inaugurated its UK Barlborough site in 2014 starting with aerosol valve assembly in a 5000 sqm large production area. The operation, which is based on a fully automated production system, has become a benchmark for the aerosol industry, with over 1 billion valves already supplied into UK market.
Following the success of the valve assembly plant, Coster has moved quickly into the production…
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