Colep Packaging acquires remainder of ALM Envases

SprayTM (July 15, 2024)

Colep Packaging has acquired the remaining stake in ALM Envases, a Spanish aluminum aerosol manufacturer. The announcement comes two years after Colep purchased 40% of ALM.  In 2024, ALM is expected to achieve sales exceeding €16 million …

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BAMA opens entries for 2024 Forum & Awards

SprayTM (July 14, 2024)

The British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) is inviting its members to submit entries for the Annual Forum & Awards, this year sponsored by tinplate steel can manufacturer Sarten. Recognizing and promoting the high standards in the …

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VIDEO: Everspray introduces new air freshener aerosol technology

SprayTM (July 10, 2024)

Everspray has launched an aerosol air freshener product that the new contract filling company says will "transform" the way consumers experience air fresheners. According to the company, Everspray’s nanoparticles exhibit prolonged persistence with less settling.  “Our aerosol …

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SUEZ and Alupro partner to increase aerosol recycling

SprayTM (July 9, 2024)
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Steel for Packaging Europe confirms new recycling record

SprayTM (July 6, 2024)
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Zevo partners with soccer star Landon Donovan for “Most Valuable Protection” against bugs

SprayTM (July 5, 2024)
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The BAMA Bulletin


Have we reached “peak aerosol”?

In April, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) completed its filling statistics survey for 2023; the volume filled was roughly at the same level in 2023 as it was in 2022—just over 1.4 billion cans. …

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Regulatory Issues


Regulatory Issues

SCAQMD In May, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) held two workgroup meetings. May 21 SCAQMD staff held its second workgroup meeting concerning Rule 1151 Automotive Refinish Coatings. SCAQMD is attempting to prohibit parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) and …

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Pressure Points


Updates to the Hazard Communication Standard

On May 20, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule 1 to update the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) …

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Corrosion Corner


Corrosion failures may be very costly…

Hello everyone. In previous editions of Corrosion Corner, I’ve discussed the cost of in-market corrosion failures. These are package corrosion failures that occur with an existing or derivative commercial product. In this issue’s column, I’m going …

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