A plethora of spray package corrosion opportunities—Part 1

October 1, 2019

Hello everyone. How a spray package is constructed, its materials of construction and the chemical composition of a formula all interact to determine if corrosion will occur and how fast the corrosion will proceed to …

Firmenich buys minority stake in Robertet

September 26, 2019

Perfume and flavor company Firmenich has reached an agreement with First Eagle Investment Management to acquire its client’s 17% stake in Robertet. “Firmenich has the greatest respect for Robertet, with its family values, long-term vision of …

ADF Aerosol Award winners announced

September 20, 2019

Technical Application/Sustainability Award LINDAL Group has picked up a joint award with chemical company Dupont at the ADF&PCD New York Packaging Innovation Awards held Sept. 18 in New York City. Designed by Dupont’s Performance Building Solutions business …

ADF&PCD expo open in New York

September 17, 2019

The 4th annual ADF&PCD expo opened today at the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Trade show and programs going Tuesday and Wednesday with the Packaging Innovations awards ceremony at 3 pm Wednesday. This …

James Briggs purchased by Tetrosyl

September 12, 2019

UK-based James Briggs Ltd., provider of aerosols and specialty chemicals, was acquired by Tetrosyl, a European manufacturer and supplier of car care products and one of the UK’s biggest independent oil blenders. Tetrosyl bought the …

Pepper spray pioneer, Albert P. Caruso, passes away

September 11, 2019

Albert P. Caruso, a pioneer in the manufacture of consumer pepper sprays, died Aug. 16 in Amherst, NY after a short illness. He was 85 years old. Caruso began his career as a life and health …

Register now for NAA &WAIB Conference in Scottsdale, AZ –Oct. 13-15

September 9, 2019

The 2019 Western Aerosol Information Bureau/National Aerosol Association (WAIB/NAA) Conference, entitled “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create it,” is set for October 13–15, 2019 at Marriott Scottsdale McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, …

Registration for the 10th annual Latin American Aerosol Congress is now open

Registration is open for 10th Latin American Aerosol Congress. Entitled "X Congresso Latino-Americano de Aerossol" and set for October 9-11, it will be held at Hotel Maksoud in São Paulo, Brazil. The event is organized by …

Estée Lauder selects Deirdre Stanley for Executive VP & General Counsel roles

September 6, 2019

The Estée Lauder Cos. has appointed Deirdre Stanley Executive VP & General Counsel, effective October 28. Stanley most recently served as Executive VP and General Counsel for The Thomson Reuters Corp., as well as Chief …

Rinderknech tapped as President & CEO of L’Oréal USA and other executive roles

Stéphane Rinderknech has been named President & CEO of L’Oréal USA, Executive VP North America and a member of L’Oréal’s Executive Committee. These appointments are effective October 1. After joining L’Oréal's U.S. Travel Retail business …