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The US space agency has provided an enlightening visualisation of how particles emitted impact the Earth’s atmosphere. Natural events such as wildfires and erupting volcanoes all affect the environment through the release and spread of aerosols. NASA explains that even if the air seems clear, it is “nearly certain” that we inhale both solid particles and liquid droplets in a…
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The association, which represents the complete PET value chain in Europe, raises awareness of plastic aerosol recycling. Industry players in the aerosols market are preparing for a potential regulation extension in 2020, as the Aerosol Dispenser Directive (ADD) may allow plastic aerosols above 220 ml to enter the European marketplace. A group initiative Ahead of this possible expansion, in…
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The global beauty giant announces its purchase of the German beauty brand, which leverages the natural cosmetics trend. On 1st August 2018, the household name revealed it had signed an agreement to purchase Hanover-based Logocos Naturkosmetik AG. The cosmetics company, which focuses on natural, vegan and bio-certified products, owns several brands including Logona and Sante. Logocos…
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As the household and personal care product supplier hands over the business to personal care manufacturer, Royal Sanders, its UK aerosols production look set to stop. The British manufacturer prepares to put a halt to its UK aerosols production, with the closure of its Hull McBride factory, putting 117 jobs are at risk. UK aerosol production Plans are underway to halt UK aerosols production at…
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Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have created an aerosol that is capable of providing benefits to both our health and the environment. The aerosol spray that the research team has created contains nanobots. These microscopic robots contain sensors and are becoming increasingly prevalent in scientific fields that focus on nanotechnology and nanobotics.…
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The UK trade association appoints Tony Brealey to chair discussions and activities relating to the aerosol sector. On 20th August 2018, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) announced Tony Brealey will join the organisation as its new chairman. New post BAMA covers all aspects relating to the aerosol industry such as components and ingredients and is relevant to all…
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Synthetic lubricants and filters formulator and packager, Amsoil, unveils three new aerosol items targeted at the automotive and powersport industries. The US company released its latest trio of products on 10th August 2018. The expanded lineup of aerosol goods is aimed at businesses seeking to provide end-consumers with professional-level cleaning capabilities. Marketing to the automotive and…
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Household and food product packaging supplier, Ball Corporation (Ball), agrees to sell its steel aerosol assets as it forms a partnership with global investment firm, Platinum Equity. Along with forming the alliance, the duo has made definitive purchase agreements to create a new packaging organisation. The soon-to-be-launched company, which will be named Ball Metalpack, will produce steel…
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Metal and glass packaging supplier Ardagh Group has agreed to combine its Food & Specialty Metal Packaging business with Exal Corporation, a producer of aluminium containers. The new company, which will be known as Trivium Packaging, is set to be a global leader in metal packaging. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Trivium will operate 57 production facilities, mainly in Europe and the…
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Aerosol packaging company Crown Holdings has announced that it is ahead of schedule to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations. Just three years into the company’s five-year plan, Crown has achieves 94% of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reduction target. As of 31 December 2018, the packaging company had achieved a 9.43% reduction in GHG…
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Aerosol valves specialist Precision Global has announced the start of a major construction project to expand and upgrade its factory in Thailand. The project is designed to optimise workshop layouts, to increase valve and injection molding parts production capacities, and to expand warehouse storage space. The expansion represents an addition of 2,350 square metres to the existing…
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