Unilever sharpens P&G rivalry by buying Dollar Shave Club
Unilever Plc said it has agreed to buy U.S.-based men's grooming brand Dollar Shave Club in a deal that would expand the consumer goods group's catalogue of personal care products. Financial terms of the deal were …
U.S. Specialty Chemicals market declines for third consecutive month
The Specialty Chemicals Market Volume Index, a tool created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) slipped 0.4 percent in June. This follows a 0.3 percent decline in May and a 0.5 percent decline in April. …
BAMA Highly Commended at TAF Best Practice Awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has been awarded a special commendation, the only trade association to be honored, in the Publication of the Year category at the recent Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice …
SC Johnson Recognizes Ball as a Top Supplier
SC Johnson recognized Ball Corporation as a top supplier at its 2nd Annual Top Supplier Award ceremony on June 30, 2016, in Chicago. The event celebrated critical organizations, like Ball, that contributed to SC Johnson's …
FDA seeks more data on over-the-counter hand sanitizers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is seeking additional data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in topical consumer antiseptic rubs, including hand sanitizers, that are sold over-the-counter. The …
Ball acquires Rexam PLC for $6.1 billion
Ball Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt, making Ball the largest manufacturer of …
Fisk Johnson Meets with U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Zika
SC Johnson (SCJ) Chairman & CEO Fisk Johnson met with members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to discuss the company's efforts to combat Zika. Johnson was one of five witnesses, including …
Register for the MAA Golf Outing!
The 2016 Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) Golf Outing will be held on Thursday August 11 at the Crane’s Landing Golf Club in Lincolnshire, IL. 11:00 am: Registration 12:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm: Shotgun Start 5:00 pm: (approx.) Evening Activities Contact: Brock Manner bmanner@diversifiedcpc.com or …
Fire damages AptarGroup facility in France
A fire caused damage to AptarGroup's facility in Annecy, France on June 25. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation and was contained to one of three production units. …
President Obama signs Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Bill into law…
On June 22, President Obama signed legislation into law that overhauls the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act. “For the first time in 20 years we are updating a national environmental statute,” President Obama said during the signing ceremony. “For …