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World Aerosols spoke to Leopold Werdich, president of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), to find out about the benefits of aluminium cans, protecting the planet and the very latest innovations in aerosols.

Did you know that five doses from aregular asthma inhaler (HFA 134a) generate the same carbon emissions as a nine-mile car trip? Research from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) found that each 100-dose inhaler has a carbon footprint roughly equivalent to a 180-mile (290km) car drive. Similar calculations can be made for any spray product based on liquid propellants or with... a high volatile organic compound (VOC) content, like deodorants or alcohol based perfumes. [read more]

Without innovation, the aerosol industry would not experience the growth it is currently experiencing. Innovation is what has allowed this industry to thrive for years. Springfield Solutions is adding to this innovation with its latest product – SASO®– the digitally-printed Self Adhesive Shrink-On label for full height aerosol can decoration. Launching earlier this year,... Springfield has achieved immediate success with the product. So, what exactly is all the fuss about? [read more]

Mühlbauer’s show truck recently toured Europe, taking the newest inspection technologies to the production sites of aerosol can manufacturers. Jonas Auerswald, technical sales manager of Mühlbauer’s TEMA Vision Department and member of the truck team, talks about the motivation behind the tour, the benefits entailed and the inspection system that attracted the most attention.

World Aerosols spoke with Mr Zhao Kun, secretary general at the Aerosol Committee of China Packaging Federation, to find out about the most recent developments in the country’s aerosol industry, and what we can expect to see in the future.

Packaging production and specifically packaging decoration is all about being able to balance the multiple challenges and demands of today’s marketplace. Improving decoration quality or utilising the latest advanced embellishment features are increasingly required by brand owners. However, high production efficiency, compliance to supply chain and regulatory requirements and even... sustainability are fundamental constraints that cannot be ignored. [read more]

At the turn of the year, a series of UK Government consultations explored how packagingregulatory reform could help to reduce the environmental impact caused by the way we use and dispose of packaging – especially plastics. Following six sector workshops, a summit convened on 16 April to share the findings with stakeholders across the UK and agree on a set of recommendations to be sent to... the Secretary of State. [read more]

There is never a good time to get a flat tyre. You could be out of mobile service range or waiting up to an hour for help. And if you decide to change the tyre yourself, it can be a dirty and sometimes dangerous job, and that is if you even have a spare tyre. According to the American Automobile Association, one in three newcars no longer includes a spare tyre and that number is growing every... day. Even if your car does have a spare, it could become unusable if it is cracked or under inflated. [read more]

The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) has announced the shortlist for its annual Packaging Innovation Awards. The awards are designed to showcase new technology and excellence in aerosol, dispensing, personal care and cosmetic packaging.

World Aerosols caught up with Pawel Pietron at Zigler to discuss aerosol filling, keeping up with increasing consumer demand, the company’s latest innovations and how to keep business sustainable.