Aptar launches Maya aerosol valve

June 17, 2024

Aptar has introduced the new Maya actuator, a customizable aerosol solution designed for sustainability. The Maya aerosol actuator is secure, convenient and sustainable due to its hoodless design, said the company. The twist-to-lock feature allows for …

SCC adds Education Award to 2024 Achievement Awards

June 12, 2024

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Achievement Awards. New this year is the SCC Education Award, which recognizes an SCC member for making outstanding contributions to the field …

Submissions open for NJPEC 2024 Package of the Year

June 11, 2024

New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) has announced that submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 Package of the Year Awards. Any product launched between September 2, 2023, through September 2024 is eligible for consideration. …

Aerosol industry veteran Tim Corcoran passes away

June 5, 2024

Timothy Quinn (Tim) Corcoran passed away on May 31.  Corcoran graduated from Arizona State University and began his career at Seaquist in the R&D department. He stayed within the packaging industry, in multiple VP roles …

Silgan Dispensing introduces ErgoShield

Silgan Dispensing announced the launch of ErgoShield, an aerosol actuator featuring a spray-thru cap design. ErgoShield’s modern, simple design combines the protective benefits of an overcap with a natural actuating movement for the user. The one-piece …

HCPA releases Aerosol Recycling Initiative White Paper

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) announced that the Aerosol Recycling Initiative White Paper is officially live. Readers can access it here. According to the HCPA, the White Paper is a year’s worth of data …

Perfektüp Ambalaj nearly completes new production base

June 3, 2024

Turkish packaging manufacturer Perfektüp Ambalaj has neared completion of its new production base in Kırklareli. According to the company, the new 1,076,391 sq ft facility will enhance business volume, production capabilities and operational capacity. Sustainability was …

NJPEC inducts 6 to Hall of Fame

On May 16, the New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) held its Packaging Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange, NJ. The event showcased the contributions of “six outstanding individuals …

What you need to know for Canadian compliance…

June 1, 2024

Your proprietary formula is worth its weight in gold. It is prudent to protect this invaluable information and avoid disclosing specific details on a safety documentation. In the U.S., it is not uncommon for suppliers to …

An update on fluorinated packaging

Over the last few years, the conversation around Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has focused on the manufacturing process and intentionally added ingredients in a product. However, product packaging could also be a source of …