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Feb 10, 2022
Unilever reports fastest underlying sales growth in nine years
Company News
Feb 8, 2022
As part of its global R&D strategy, Beiersdorf has opened a new innovation centre in Florham Park, New Jersey, and inaugurated its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Both new facilities represent a strong commitment to the region for Beiersdorf and will help drive the organisation’s growth with a strengthened position in the North American market.
Beiersdorf’s... [Read More]
Features
Feb 7, 2022
By Justyna Anna Błaszczak, product manager, GASPRIME; vice president, Polish Association of Aerosol Industry Employers (PZPPA)
2022 will be challenging for Polish industry and especially for the aerosol industry. The pandemic has had a significant impact on how the industry works and how the business is seen by partners, customers and entrepreneurs. 2022 reality requires... [Read More]
Company News
Feb 2, 2022
The European Aerosol Federation’s (FEA) board of directors has unanimously elected Federico Bisio (Ball Aerosol Packaging) as vice-chairman.
Bisio’s appointment reinforces the FEA chairmanship held by Urs Hauser (Pamasol), who also represents Assoziation der Schweizerischen Aerosolindustrie (Switzerland).
In a LinkedIn post, the Comité Français des Aérosols... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 2, 2022
Aluminium Deutschland has reported a “robust market situation” for aluminium aerosol cans and tubes in 2021, but warned that supply security could be an issue in 2022.
Deliveries to the German market were stable in 2021, despite ongoing Covid pressures. Demand picked up significantly, the organisation said, particularly in the second half of the year, leading to... [Read More]
Features
Feb 2, 2022
Plastipak looks at the sustainability potential of PET aerosols and discusses its recent innovation in partnership with LifeSafe Technologies.
For years, several key attributes have made PET plastic desirable in the eyes of brand owners - high clarity and transparency, low weight, strength and durability, and the shape flexibility enabling on-shelf differentiation.... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Feb 1, 2022
A new report into recycling best practice has been published by the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL).
‘How to recycle steel – why steel packaging recycles forever’ follows the Association’s first report, launched in 2018: ‘Good practices on separate collection, sorting and recycling of steel for packaging’, which was well-received... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 31, 2022
LINDAL France has received an award for best international performance at an event hosted by L’Usine Nouvelle, co-organised with Plastiques & Caoutchoucs Magazine and the French organisation for plastic, Polyvia.
LINDAL France received the award based on its strong growth with international customers. Demonstrating a vast global customer base, the firm supports... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 27, 2022
Sonoco, a global sustainable packaging company, has completed its acquisition of Ball Metalpack.
Ball Metalpack is the largest aerosol can producer in North America and was formed as a joint venture between Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation in 2018. Sonoco acquired the company for $1.35 billion (€1.2 billion).
Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Ball Metalpack... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 25, 2022
Unilever has announced changes to its organisational model to make it a simpler, ‘more category-focused’ business.
The company will move away from its current matrix structure and will be organised around five distinct business groups: beauty & wellbeing, personal care, home care, nutrition, and ice cream. Each group will be fully responsible and accountable... [Read More]
Features
Jan 24, 2022
The EU’s green chemicals agenda will disrupt the status quo for the aerosols industry and its impact will reach far beyond the EU’s borders, writes Viviana Spaghetti, chief operating officer and head of European Affairs at Whitehouse Communications.
On 1 December 2021, the current European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, celebrated her second anniversary... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 19, 2022
The 53rd edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has been rescheduled again to 28 April -2 May 2022.
Event organisers BolognaFiere said the event, which was due to take place on 10-14 March, was moved to facilitate the in-person attendance of international operators.
“The 2022 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna must be a real support to the cosmetic industry,”... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 18, 2022
LINDAL Group’s Italian branch has relocated and changed its company name to LINDAL Italy.
The announcement follows the creation of RxPack, a standalone company dedicated to regulated and non-regulated pharmaceutical solutions, which LINDAL’s Italian branch previously focused on under the name VARI S.p.A.
LINDAL Italy will focus on aerosol dispensing solutions... [Read More]
Company News
Jan 18, 2022
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) confirmed it has rejected three unsolicited, conditional and non-binding proposals from Unilever to acquire GSK Consumer Healthcare.
The latest proposal received on 20 December was for a total acquisition value of £50 billion (€59.7 billion), comprising £41.7 billion (€49.8 billion) in cash and £8.3 billion (€9.9 billion) in Unilever shares.... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jan 18, 2022
A new campaign launched by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is encouraging consumers to recycle their empty aerosol cans.
Running from 18 January to mid-March, ‘the lonely aerosol’ campaign targets social media users with a series of creative digital animations.
Sharing best practice recycling advice, each animated character has been designed... [Read More]
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Procter & Gamble has reported a solid start to its 2026 financial year, posting a three per cent rise in net sales to $22.4 billion (€20.6 billion) for the July-September quarter, driven by pricing and mix improvements across several categories
The rating reflects Sonoco’s scale, leading positions in consumer markets, and ability to manage variable costs, supporting stable margins
