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Jun 4, 2020
German aluminium packaging sector holding up during pandemic, says GDA
Automotive Industrial News
Jun 3, 2020
A woman in Fife, Scotland, has shared an urgent warning about the dangers of leaving aerosol cans in hot vehicles following an incident.
Claire Hogg told Edinburgh Live she had not realised how dangerous an aerosol can combined with rising temperatures could be “until it was too late”. Hogg’s car windscreen shattered after a can of Xtreme Tyre, which is used to... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Jun 3, 2020
Dutch plastic packaging solutions firm Weener Plastics has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus accreditation for its use of sustainable raw materials.
ISCC Plus is an EU-based, leading global certification system supporting the implementation of environmentally, socially and economically sustainable production in global supply... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 3, 2020
Velox, which creates industrial-grade direct-to-shape (DTS) digital decoration solutions for the rigid container industry, has launched its new website.
The company said the site better reflects the "excitement and vibrancy" their innovative technology offers. Website visitors can now enjoy animations and videos explaining exactly what Velox has to offer. Speed and... [Read More]
Company News
Jun 2, 2020
Silgan Holdings has purchased Albéa’s Dispensing Systems business, including its metal (Covit Europe & US) and Brazil industrial clusters, in a $900 million (€805 million) agreement signed in January.
Silgan, a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products, operates 110 manufacturing facilities globally and is a leading... [Read More]
Features
Jun 1, 2020
Gary Okey, CHMM, executive vice-president of Recycle Aerosol, explains how the company shifted its recycling production to prioritise ethanol-containing products during the pandemic
We have all been told for the past several months that we are in a war against this invisible enemy. As we consider how the pandemic has impacted our normal work, family and social lives,... [Read More]
Company News
May 29, 2020
Italian aerosol filling company Cosmosol has revealed details of its €20 million investment plan, which has supported all areas of the company.
The investment covered mixing and manufacturing, storage of fuels and solvents, storage of packaging and finished products, security systems, laboratories, and offices. According to a statement by Cosmosol, ‘specific interventions’... [Read More]
Company News
May 28, 2020
Tubex has received two World Star Awards for its aerosol cans, Unilever’s Dove Men & Care and Beiersdorf’s NIVEA Body Mousse.
The award-winning cans focus on ‘different aspects’ of can manufacturing, according to Tubex. The Beiersdorf’s NIVEA Body Mousse is ‘outstanding’ in shape and print, with a smooth yet unusual conical shape, which was obtained... [Read More]
Other News
May 26, 2020
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has decided to move online with a digital event scheduled from 4-10 June.
The We Cosmoprof event will provide key players with an innovative and free platform, which will include matchmaking software, ‘Cosmoprof My Match’, which will encourage the relationship between supply and demand using an exclusive algorithm, selecting the most... [Read More]
Policy News
May 22, 2020
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and several member companies spoke with aides to US Vice President Mike Pence to discuss how the industry is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Steve Caldeira, HCPA president and CEO, the call was “especially productive” and allowed them to share the industry’s response to the crisis. “We... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 22, 2020
Beiersdorf and chemicals giant Evonik have joined forces to research sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material.
Beiersdorf is seeking new sources of raw materials to help reduce the company’s carbon footprint. One option being considered is artificial photosynthesis technology. According to Evonik, with the aid... [Read More]
Company News
May 20, 2020
Rachel Chen has been appointed LINDAL’s new sales manager in Shanghai, China. The firm said the appointment forms part of its commitment to better serve the Chinese market.
Chen will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and establishing a footprint for Lindal in China. After graduating with an English major in 2010, Chen built up an in-depth knowledge... [Read More]
Sustainability News
May 13, 2020
Hair care brand Living Proof has partnered with TerraCycle on two new packaging recycling initiatives. Consumers can now recycle any Living Proof bottles in the US and Canada, including aerosol products.
The partnership will help to support Living Proof’s sustainability goals. By 2025, the Unilever-owned brand has committed to decreasing its use of virgin plastic... [Read More]
Company News
May 12, 2020
Ball Corporation has announced its first-quarter 2020 results, showing the company’s Q1 comparable net earnings were $202 million (€185 million) or $0.61 (€0.56) per diluted share against Q1 2019 comparable net earnings of $167 million (€153 million) or $0.49 (€0.45) per diluted share.
According to Ball Corp, the company’s Q1 2020 results reflect the 2019... [Read More]
Company News
May 11, 2020
ADF&PCD and PLD Paris has been shortlisted for a prestigious international events industry award.
The AEO Excellence Awards are organised by the UK’s Association of Exhibition Organisers, the leading trade body for event organisers such as Easyfairs, the company behind ADF&PCD and PLD Paris. The show has been shortlisted in the ‘Best International Show –... [Read More]
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