Precision Global sold to ONCAP Affiliate
ONCAP announced it has acquired Precision Global, a global manufacturer of dispensing solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1949, Precision’s dispensing solutions include more than 12,000 SKUs, which are sold into end markets …
Henkel opens beauty care lab in the Middle East
New Beauty Care Laboratory in Dubai Henkel has officially inaugurated its first Beauty Care laboratory in the Middle East. As a further milestone of Henkel's continuous investment in the region, the new facility provides state-of-the-art …
NAA to hold Aerosol Academy for CARB members on Aug. 23
NAA Holds “Aerosol Academy” to Educate New CARB Staff about Aerosols During an interaction with California Air Resources Board (CARB) leadership in early July, CARB asked Doug Raymond, National Aerosol Association's (NAA) longtime regulatory consultant, to …
Lindal taps Foitlinski for sales director, Germany and Eastern Europe
Stefan Foitlinski has joined Lindal Group as Sales Director for Germany and Eastern Europe. He will report to Phil Lever, Lindal Group’s Executive Director for Global Sales. Previously, Foitlinski was Senior Market Manager for Paul …
Regulatory Issues
CARB California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff conducted a webinar on June 19 concerning the Consumer Products Survey Data from 2013 and 2014. The scope of the surveys is very impressive. An overview included: 491 categories each …
Polymer coatings and laminated films as corrosion barriers—Part I
Hello, everyone. Synthetic polymers, such as epoxies, Micoflex, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and laminate films are used for spray package coatings as barriers between a formula and the underlying metal or metal foil. Polymers have voids …
The Importance of use and exposure: Acting as a trusted partner
Consumers and workers should be able to feel confident that regulations are developed based on the best available science. We all benefit when risk evaluation relies on data and information, not perception or fear. Under the …
ACC says U.S. specialty chemicals grew 4.8% since last June
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes ended the second quarter on a solid note, increasing 0.4% in June after a slightly revised 0.4% gain in May, and a 1.0% …
Cosmoprof opens in Vegas
Las Vegas, NV -- The 16th annual edition of Cosmoprof North America opened today at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The show runs through Tuesday and includes the BeautyID Awards on Monday afternoon. Cosmoprof also …
Precision Global lines up $210M buyout
BNP Paribas and HSBC are leading $210 million of debt financing to back the buyout of global aerosol valve supplier Precision Global by ONCAP, according to sources. The financing includes a $35 million revolver, a $155 …