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Jul 1, 2021
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Features
Jun 30, 2021
Gopal Nemlekar, CEO of Indian aerosol caps and seals producer Media Manoeuvre, shares his experiences in coping with the COVID-19 crisis as a business.
2020, a year that dawned as a harbinger of doom, jolted all of us from our comfort zones. The pandemic and the resultant lockdowns negatively impacted businesses on an unprecedented scale. Sudden changes in the traditional... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 29, 2021
Coster has published its fourth Sustainability Report, highlighting the extensive work the company is undertaking to implement green initiatives.
Coster used the pandemic as a push to boost its efforts in sustainability. The report, prepared in compliance with GRI standards, presents the various initiatives, KPIs and targets which are important for the group in terms... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 25, 2021
US aerosol container production increased by 3.6% in 2020 compared to 2019, the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) reported.
The figures were published in the HCPA’s 2020 Aerosol Pressurised Products Survey. Now in its 70th year, the survey is designed to report on the unit production of aerosol products, valves, and containers in the US to provide... [Read More]
Other News
Jun 23, 2021
The winners of the ADF Innovation Awards 2021 were revealed in a virtual ceremony on 22 June.
This year’s competition saw a total of 32 entries, which were diligently reviewed by 18 jury members. Jean Blottiere, secretary-general of the Comité Français des Aérosols, commented that despite the pandemic, the jury had succeeded in testing and discussing the products... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 22, 2021
Swiss company PPG will expand its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications.
The investments at PPG’s sites in the Netherlands and Poland will support growing customer demand in the region for the latest generation of coatings for aluminium and steel cans used in packaging for beverage, food, and personal care items, including aerosols.
Projects... [Read More]
Cleaning News
Jun 22, 2021
Stain Venom, a new spot and stain remover for water-safe carpets and rugs, has been introduced by New York-based Future-Living Enterprises.
The new product is a water-based spot cleaner, suited to a range of common household stains, such as wine, coffee, and oil. Future-Living Enterprises said the product ‘puts professional-grade carpet and rug cleaning power into... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 22, 2021
Helen of Troy, designer, developer, and global marketer of consumer brand-name home, health and beauty products has sold its mass-market personal care business to HRB Brands.
Brands in Helen of Troy’s portfolio include Braun, Honeywell, Revlon, Bed Head, as well as brands producing deodorants and antiperspirants, such as Brut and Sure. The firm did not sell its Latin... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 21, 2021
Trivium Packaging has released its inaugural sustainability report.
The report highlights Trivium’s sustainability activities implemented across its global operations, reinforces its unwavering commitment to tackling climate change by putting sustainability at the heart of its products and operations, and unveils its long-term sustainability strategy.
“Trivium’s... [Read More]
Product News
Jun 21, 2021
LINDAL Group has launched a new spray head with an attached overcap – Flip440 – suitable for both technical and home care applications.
The aerosol dispensing company has improved the design for its existing ST440 actuator and incorporated a convenient hinged overcap to ensure that the cap does not get lost when the product is in use.
The hinged overcap also... [Read More]
Features
Jun 21, 2021
Recent regulatory changes have paved the way towards international harmonisation in aerosol transportation, writes Steve Hunt of ShipMate, a dangerous goods consulting company.
The US made two giant leaps toward international harmonisation earlier this year, but still has a long way to go.
Elimination of the ORM-D classification
Thirty years ago, the US Department... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 18, 2021
Digital packaging company Springfield Solutions is expanding its capacity as part of its largest investment to date.
Project 21, announced by the UK firm on 18 June, will see Springfield investing in new space, equipment and team members to sustain its growth.
Firstly, the company is expanding in capacity, doubling the size of its logistics warehouse and raw material... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Jun 16, 2021
CRC Industries is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its flagship brand, CRC Brakleen®, the original aerosol brake parts cleaner.
CRC, a global manufacturer of speciality products and formulations for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, launched Brakleen in 1971 and it has since become one of the most well-known brands in the sector, the company... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 16, 2021
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has appointed Oliver Graham, CEO of Ardagh Group’s global metal beverage business, as its new president.
Graham was elected by the MPE board during its annual general meeting on 9-10 June and assumes his new role effective immediately. He is joined by two vice-chairs, Georg Kasperkovitz, president of Trivium Packaging Europe, and Paulo... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Jun 16, 2021
A new aerosol vehicle paint touch-up spray has been launched in the US.
AutomotiveTouchup, headquartered in New Orleans, offers custom-formulated, precisely-matched paint, as well as all of the supporting materials to touch-up paint at home. The company’s three-step process involves a sandable primer, basecoat colour and a clear coat.
The firm’s website features... [Read More]
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