L’Oreal heiress Bettencourt dies at age 94
French businesswoman and billionaire Liliane Bettencourt, whose family founded L‘Oréal and still owns the largest stake in the cosmetics giant, has died aged 94, her daughter said Sept. 21. Bettencourt, listed by Forbes as the world’s …
Latin America aerosol congress canceled by CdMx authorities
According to the FLADA Twitter page (@FladaMx2017), the IX Latin American aerosol congress has been canceled by CdMx authorities following the earthquake in Mexico City Sept. 19.
California Assembly passes Right to Know Act of 2017
On Sept. 12, the California Assembly passed SB 258, the landmark Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017, authored by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). For the first time ever, cleaning products sold in …
Montebello hires Smith, promotes Nyarady & Tweed
Aluminum can manufacturer Montebello Packaging announced that Chris Nyarady has been promoted to VP of Sales. Inclusive in his 18 years of experience in the packaging industry, Nyarady has been a Montebello team member for …
SC Johnson to acquire Method and Ecover
SC Johnson announced on Sept. 14 that it has signed an agreement to acquire Method and Ecover, two consumer brands from People Against Dirty, a company that offers home care, hand and body, and laundry products sold …
Easyfairs launches Packaging Innovations New York
Europe’s largest series of primary and secondary packaging events launches New York show in collaboration with global design competition Pentawards, to run alongside ADF&PCD New York Packaging Innovations, Europe’s largest series of primary and secondary packaging …
SATA fall meeting remains in place following Irma
Hilton Head, SC--SATA's 37th annual fall meeting, scheduled for next week in Hilton Head, SC, remains scheduled with no changes following Hurricane Irma passing through the region. The Hilton Head Marriott, host of the event, reported …
Meet the winners of the ADF & PCD New York Innovation Awards
ADF (Aerosol Dispensing Forum) and PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design) announced the winners of the Innovations Awards at an Awards Ceremony yesterday during the show. Show director Christelle Anya, and master of ceremonies …
Seventh Generation introduces new disinfectant spray
Seventh Generation, household and personal care products company and player in the environmentally conscious products space, announced the launch of Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray. Seventh Generation's new Disinfectant Spray kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses1 …
SCJ donates $500,000 to the University of Wisconsin
SC Johnson announced the donation of $500,000 to support the renovation of the integrated science lab at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The new lab will be named the SC Johnson Integrated Science …