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A closer look at FAVARON’s unique journey in Italy and its search for a US partner.
What do a pair of ‘sgàlmare’ and some spray actuators have in common? To answer this question, it is important to know, firstly, what sgàlmare are: a pair of shoes with a leather upper section and a thick and studded wooden sole, very common in northeast Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. At first…
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Secret has launched a new Weightless Dry Spray collection in the US, featuring antiperspirant and aluminium-free deodorant options.
The fast-acting, instantly dry-feel antiperspirant provides 48-hour sweat and odour protection. The aluminium-free deodorant provides 24-hour odour protection and both are made with ‘freshness-on-demand’ technology.
Secret’s scientists conducted extensive…
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Without participation from aerosol manufacturers, the HCPA Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey cannot share important data to support industry growth.
On 13 January, World Aerosols attended a webinar by the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) addressing a concerning lack of responses to the annual Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey.
Every year, aerosol manufacturers…
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Precision Valve Corporation, a global manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions, has appointed Harald Biederbick as its new CEO.
Biederbick joins Precision with 15 years of experience in the packaging industry and succeeds Mario Barbero, who has stepped down having served as CEO since 2016.
Most recently, Biederbick served as group CEO of RKW SE, a leading…
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L’Oreal has temporarily closed all its stores and directly operated counters in department stores in Russia, in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
The company has suspended all industrial and national media investments in the country and also decided to temporarily close its brand e-commerce sites in Russia. L’Oreal said it is assessing additional measures while taking care of its 2,200…
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Unilever has suspended all imports and exports of its products in Russia and stopped business operations in Ukraine.
The consumer goods giant will not invest any further capital into Russia or profit from its presence in the country, CEO Alan Jope announced. Unilever will continue to supply its everyday essential food and hygiene products made in Russia to people in the country.
“Our…
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Demand for aluminium aerosol cans was down slightly in 2021, according to figures published by the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL).
Global shipments by AEROBAL’s members declined by 1.2% in 2021 to around 5.6 billion units. While the main end-use markets of deodorants remained roughly at the previous year’s level, deliveries to the hair…
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has appointed Michael Gruber as senior vice-president of government relations and public policy.
As part of the executive leadership team, Gruber will further strengthen and help drive HCPA’s presence, influence, and effectiveness across the federal and state legislative and regulatory landscapes.
In his new role, Gruber will…
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World Aerosols speaks to Dave Burks, chief operating officer at Diversified CPC, and Bill Auriemma, president and CEO, about the importance of customer collaboration in propellant production.
Could you tell us about Diversified CPC’s ‘The Power of Purity’ process?
At Diversified CPC, we produce the world’s highest-purity aerosol propellants tailored to meet specific customer…
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Coster has started operations at its new €10 million aerosol and pumps facility in Rajasthan, India.
As part of the group’s growth plan and strategic focus on the Indian market, Coster decided to expand its local activities, setting up a state-of-the-art facility. The company was previously located in Bhiwadi, from where it served local clients for 30 years.
Neemrana, where the new…
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The ADF Innovation Awards 2022 winners have been revealed.
Organised as part of Paris Packaging Week, each year, the awards celebrate the best packaging innovations in fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, premium beverages, aerosols, and dispensing systems.
Since its inception, the Innovation Awards have continuously recognised and rewarded the most outstanding packaging of the year in the…
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Visitor registration for the newly created Paris Packaging Week is now open.
ADF&PCD and PLD, part of Paris Packaging Week, will take place on 29 and 30 June 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The colourful and dynamic new identity of the event was unveiled in December, strengthening the individual events for their markets while creating a new platform to unite the French and…
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The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has appointed Tom Giddings as executive director.
Previously interim general manager, Giddings takes up the role with immediate effect. As executive director, Giddings will be responsible for leading Alupro as it works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet and exceed recycling targets for aluminium packaging.
He will act as the…
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An overview of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s tinplate academy training content is now available in the Packaging Steel app.
With the tinplate academy, Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer offers its customers a comprehensive range of digital training courses. The courses are complemented by virtual plant and line visits.
The content includes ‘deep dives’ into the product tinplate and…
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Summit Packaging Systems (Summit) has shared plans to add a 77,000 square-foot expansion to its current facility in Racine, Wisconsin, which would create around 145 jobs.
The company, a global manufacturer of aerosol actuators and valves, has been a local employer since 1987 and moved to its current location in 2010. Since its relocation, Summit has grown from 50 employees to more than 200.…
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Formulated Solutions has appointed John Maddox as the company’s first chief operating officer (COO).
Maddox is an accomplished pharmaceutical and consumer health industry executive with diverse experience in operations, supply chains, and business management.
As COO of Formulated Solutions, effective 21 February, Maddox will be responsible for daily global operations, ensuring on-time…
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Henkel has agreed to acquire the Asia-Pacific Hair Professional business of Shiseido.
The acquisition comprises leading professional brands such as Sublimic and Primience, endorsed by the licensed Shiseido Professional brand.
Shiseido Professional is a salon-exclusive brand offering premium products for professional hairdressers in hair care, hair colour, and styling items, as well as perm…
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HRB Brands is voluntarily recalling several Sure and Brut antiperspirant and deodorant aerosols due to the presence of benzene.
The issue was discovered when a review of the products revealed ‘unexpected levels’ of benzene in the propellant. These products were owned and distributed by Helen of Troy before 7 June last year.
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed HRB Brands is…
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