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Aug 10, 2021
MetalMatters launches digital recycling campaign
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Aug 9, 2021
A truck carrying 27,000 lbs (approximately 12,200 kilograms) of aerosol deodorant products caught fire in north-eastern Oklahoma on 6 August, causing the cans to explode.
According to KOKI-TV, the explosion occurred at approximately 5 am at a Love’s Travel Stop near Big Cabin. The truck pulled into the stop after having brake issues, which caused the vehicle’s tires... [Read More]
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Aug 9, 2021
Packaging equipment manufacturer R.A. Jones will upgrade its facility in Kenton County, Kentucky, with a more than $2 million (€1.7 million) investment that will create 20 jobs.
The company’s investment includes new equipment and other upgrades at its facility in Crescent Springs Pike, Kenton County. New jobs created at the location will include mechanical and electrical... [Read More]
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Aug 6, 2021
Ball Corporation has reported strong results for the second quarter of 2021, with global aluminium aerosol volumes up by 20% compared to 2020.
Ball reported second-quarter 2021 net earnings of $202 million (€171 million) on sales of $3.5 billion (€2.9 billion), compared to $94 million (€79 million) net earnings on sales of $2.8 billion (€2.3 billion) in 2020.
Results... [Read More]
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Aug 3, 2021
B’laster has welcomed Chad Moline as its new vice-president of operations.
B’laster, the company behind PB B’laster, a top-selling product used to loosen rusted or frozen parts, said Moline has ‘hit the ground running’ to lead its operations across both divisions – B’laster and AC Avalanche.
A member of the leadership team, Moline is also focused on... [Read More]
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Aug 3, 2021
Despite a 7% drop in deliveries in the first half of 2021, Germany’s aluminium aerosol can and tube industry has proven to be ‘resilient and reliable’ in a crisis, said the Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
Along with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, ‘unusually high prices’ for raw materials such as aluminium, plastic, cardboard,... [Read More]
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Aug 2, 2021
L’Oreal has reported an ‘exceptional’ first half of the year, increasing sales by 20.7% compared to the same period in 2020.
The company generated sales of €15.19 billion and reported growth of 33.5% in the second quarter.
Commenting on the figures, Nicolas Hieronimus, L’Oreal’s CEO, said: “With the health situation still uncertain, the beauty market... [Read More]
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Jul 30, 2021
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has announced that Jon Moeller, vice chairman and chief operating officer, will succeed David Taylor as its president and CEO.
On 1 November, Taylor will become P&G’s executive chairman. He will lead the board of directors and provide advice and counsel to the CEO and P&G leadership on company decisions.
Moeller... [Read More]
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Jul 29, 2021
The Aerosol Association of Australia has postponed its awards gala dinner due to ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.
Since rescheduling its ‘aerosol2020’ event to September 2021, the association further postponed the event due to the COVID-19 Delta variant emerging in New South Wales and spreading to other states, leading to increased restrictions.
“Unfortunately,... [Read More]
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Jul 28, 2021
Consumer goods giant Reckitt (Reckitt Benckiser) has reported a challenging first half of 2021, after experiencing a ‘boom’ in hygiene products demand earlier in the pandemic.
In its results for the first half (H1) of the year, Reckitt, which owns brands including Dettol, Air Wick and Lysol, reported that its revenue for H1 2021 dropped from around £6.9 billion... [Read More]
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Jul 27, 2021
TUBEX has won a German Packaging Award in the sustainability category for its collaboration with Cien, a brand owned by supermarket giant Lidl.
Cien Pure & Fresh deodorant is the first aerosol deodorant in the world to be printed with natural ink. The print was the ‘last missing piece’ needed to manufacture the most sustainable monobloc aluminium aerosol can,... [Read More]
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Jul 26, 2021
Unilever has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2021 with an underlying sales growth of 5.4%, despite ‘volatile’ market conditions.
While Unilever’s operating environment has seen improvements, it remains volatile, the organisation said. Restrictions on daily life are still in place globally, impacting channel dynamics, sales mix, and consumer... [Read More]
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Jul 26, 2021
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths is locking away all aerosol deodorant products in its Northern Territory stores to reduce inhalant abuse among young people.
So-called ‘chroming’ is a form of volatile substance abuse involving the inhalation of solvents such as aerosol deodorants or other household chemicals. Health professionals have warned this can lead... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2021
Aerosol dispensing company LINDAL Group has introduced an advanced spray imaging system to help deliver new levels of spray performance insight for customers.
LINDAL already conducts spray analysis in the form of flow, particle size, spray angle and shape, and spray pattern performance on its standard product range, as well as bespoke solutions developed with its innovation... [Read More]
Automotive Industrial News
Jul 21, 2021
BikeMaster has launched new aerosol cleaning products and lubricants for motorcycles, UTVs and dirt bikes.
Based in Texas, US, BikeMaster’s new performance chemicals are suited for use on bikes that operate in environments with heat, road grime, dirt and mud. The new offering includes contact cleaner, penetrating gel lubricant, brake cleaner, chain wax, and dirt defence... [Read More]
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The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 FEA Start-up Award