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People in Bangladesh are concerned over the lack of mosquito repellents available to help prevent dengue fever as the country battles a severe outbreak of the disease.
Anti-mosquito aerosol sprays, oils, gels and ointments are running out at shops across Dhaka while the price of mosquito nets and coils has rocketed.
So far this year, more than 24,000 people have been infected with dengue…
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Aptar, a global leader in consumer dispensing, active packaging and drug delivery solutions, has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.
The company reported that its sales increased by 5%, with core sales, excluding currency and acquisition effects, growing by 4%. For the second quarter, which ended on 30 June 2019, Aptar reported that sales increased to $743 million…
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Aerosol sprays will be distributed at schools and other educational facilities in Dhaka to combat dengue fever. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will provide the aerosol sprays for free to deal with the increasing threat of dengue fever in the Bangladeshi capital.
According to the Dhaka Tribune, the number of patients hospitalised due to dengue fever in just the last seven months is close…
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US aerosol packaging company Tri-Pac has celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Indiana. The new $8 million (€7.2 million), 65,000 square foot facility is set over 10 acres in the city of South Bend.
The contract filling and packaging company, specialising in over-the-counter and speciality aerosols and liquids, confirmed its plans to relocate from Michigan to Indiana in…
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Over the last fifty years aerosols have developed from a cumbersome device used by the US military to combat deaths from insect borne diseases, to a multi-million dollar industry producing an incredible range of products and designs. To put this into perspective, around 50 million “Bug-Bombs” were made in World War Two compared to 5.6 billion filled in Europe in 2015.1
Leakage can occur…
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The 3-piece aerosol can manufacturing process can cause difficulties. General manager and chief operating officer at Blema, Sebastian Leonhardt discusses turnkey integration, downgauging and embossing and how canmakers overcome the challenges that they face.
Today, we are living in a world of ever greater complexity. The challenges faced by canmakers, fillers, and machine manufacturers alike…
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Aerosol packaging company Crown Holdings has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019, with income from operations of $383 million.
Net sales in Q2 were $3,035 million, compared to $3,046 million in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting $80 million of unfavourable currently translation offset by increased beverage can volumes, the company noted.
Income of…
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Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/ONE), a partner to beauty, health and personal care brands, has agreed to acquire Swallowfield’s manufacturing business and associated assets for approximately £35 million (almost €39 million).
UK-based Swallowfield is an established leader in the personal care and beauty industry; the company’s manufacturing offering includes aerosols, hot pour…
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Weener Plastics (WP) is consolidating its positioning as a strong, competent and reliable full service partner for innovative plastic packaging solutions. WP aims to become a leading supplier in aerosol packaging whilst recognising market demand for increasingly convenient, sustainably manufactured products with additional functionality. Thanks to its global production network, WP can serve local…
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Spray packaging solutions and filling equipment provider Coster has partnered with France-based supplier of anodized metal components Catidom to drive growth in packaging for the beauty industry.
Through the partnership, Coster will gain new and complementary capabilities in its perfumery portfolio, with a new range of products and services enabling Coster to offer customers improved lead…
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In June, the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) sent a redlined document to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division (Division) on their proposed rulemaking to adopt volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations on consumer products. This document clearly highlights extensive HCPA revisions and recommendations to the current…
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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