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Jan 10, 2020
P&G to acquire female body care firm
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Jan 9, 2020
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has appointed Peter Watmough, global detection products manager at Cascade Technologies, a division of Emerson Automation Solutions, as vice-chairman.
Watmough will take over from James Smith of Summit Europe, who served as vice-chair of BAMA since 2018. With several years of experience on BAMA’s board of directors,... [Read More]
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Jan 8, 2020
Police and paramedics were called to a school in Warwickshire, UK after a ‘noxious substance’ was released. A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said the substance that was released at the secondary school in Bedworth appeared to be a CS Spray.
Coventry Live reported that the school sent a message to parents, reading: “Good afternoon, there was an incident at school... [Read More]
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Jan 6, 2020
Sustainability will be one of Crown Aerosols’ main focuses at this year’s ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, which takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 29 and 30 January. The company will be showcasing its green innovations and credentials at its stand, offering visitors the opportunity to find out more about the latest in metal packaging.
Sarah D’Amato, new... [Read More]
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Dec 20, 2019
A house has been severely damaged in an explosion caused by a tumble dryer fire and aerosol cans. One person was at home in Suffolk, UK when the incident occurred.
The owner David Metherell, who was not home at the time, said the explosion happened after the tumble dryer ‘ignited’, according to a report by the BBC.
He said: “There were domestic aerosol cans... [Read More]
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Dec 19, 2019
ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 is set to bring more than 700 packaging suppliers and 8,000 buyers in the aerosol and dispensing, cosmetic, perfume and premium drinks sector together. The event, which takes place on 29 and 30 January 2020 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, has added major brands including Unilever, Chanel, Beiersdorf, Johnson & Johnson and L’Oreal... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2019
A driver accidentally blew up his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying an air freshener inside the vehicle. The incident, which took place in Yorkshire, UK, caused the car windows to shatter, as well as the car door and boot to buckle. The driver escaped with minor injuries.
According to a report by The Mirror, police said the male driver sprayed the air freshener... [Read More]
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Dec 13, 2019
Coster, a leading multinational provider of spray packaging solutions and filling equipment, has acquired Catidom SAS – a French metal anodisation company. The two companies signed an agreement on 15 November, meaning Coster will acquire the remaining 60% of Catidom’s share capital from Vacheron Industries.
Both Catidom and Coster are family-owned companies. From... [Read More]
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Dec 12, 2019
Fifteen students at a school in Manatee County, Florida were treated for ‘respiratory irritation’ following an aerosol-related incident. The students were on their bus journey home from Buffalo Creek Middle School when someone sprayed an ‘excessive amount’ of aerosol body spray, according to a report by Yahoo.
The school bus, which was carrying 30 students at... [Read More]
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Dec 10, 2019
Aerosol firm Lindal's Spanish division is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Lindal’s Barcelona-based office was launched in 2009 with a mission to introduce the firm into the Spanish market. According to the company, making its mark in Spain was challenging.
Carlos Martinez, managing director of Lindal Spain, said: “Our principal aim was to establish ourselves as... [Read More]
Features
Dec 10, 2019
Jim McBride, CEO and co-founder of MBC Aerosol, discusses the evolution of bag-on-valve systems and future innovation
Bag-on-valve (BoV) technology has revolutionised the aerosol industry. Offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional aerosols, BoV swept through the sector, providing greater opportunities for innovation in design and product use. World Aerosols... [Read More]
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Dec 6, 2019
Global consumer goods company Unilever has announced a new president of its North America division. Amanda Sourry, now former president, has decided to retire after more than 30 years at the company. Sourry will be replaced by Fabian Garcia, former president and chief executive of Revlon.
Unilever CEO Alan Jope said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to... [Read More]
Product News
Dec 4, 2019
German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has scooped two WorldStar awards. The awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), celebrate innovations in packaging design and technology.
According to the WPO, WorldStars are given “based on the judges’ consensus that a pack is superior in its category and market and better in its class in execution or innovation... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 3, 2019
US President Donald Trump has announced, via Twitter, that he will be restoring tariffs on all steel and aluminium currently shipped to the US from Brazil and Argentina. In a tweet posted on the morning of 2 December, President Trump states that Brazil and Argentina “have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies” which is “not good for our farmers”.
He... [Read More]
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Dec 2, 2019
Around 95 elementary and high school students and three adults have been injured or affected by 10 separate incidents involving pepper spray and aerosols in Chicago schools in the last five weeks. According to a report by NBC 5 Investigates, the incidents occurred across Chicago and the suburbs.
The report highlighted several incidents that took place over April and... [Read More]
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