Aerosol art becomes shrine to David Bowie
An Australian street artist is honored that a mural of David Bowie he painted in 2013 has been chosen by London fans as an impromptu shrine to remember the rock star, who died Jan. 10, 2016 …
Precision names Hans Van Der Looij Regional Manager of Europe
Precision, global manufacturer of valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions across a variety of end markets, announced that Hans Van Der Looij has been appointed Regional Manager of Europe, effective immediately. Precision’s current European footprint …
Ball announces expansion at aerosol plant in Czech Republic
Ball Corporation announced on Dec. 21 plans to expand its impact extruded aerosol can manufacturing plant in Velim, Czech Republic. To meet ongoing customer and European market demand, the company will add a new line …
U.S. Senate passes the Lautenberg Act
The Senate’s passage on Dec. 18 of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21stCentury Act brings the United States one step closer to having an effective, science-based chemical regulatory system that gives consumers …
Avon North America to separate from Avon Products
Global beauty company Avon Products, Inc. and Cerberus Capital Management, a New York-based private investment firm, announced Dec. 17 that they have signed definitive agreements to drive enhanced focus on Avon's international markets, revitalize Avon's …
PLZ Aeroscience opens Global Distribution Center with ribbon cutting
On Dec. 15, Pacific, Mo., Mayor Jeff Palmore joined John Ferring, Chairman of PLZ Aeroscience (PLZ) and Ed Byczynski, PLZ President and CEO, for a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the PLZ Aeroscience …
DuPont and Dow merge
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company announced on Dec. 11 that their boards of directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals. The combined company …
Ball introduces two-piece, lightweight steel aerosol can
Ball Corporation is now manufacturing G3-HD, a two-piece, lightweight steel aerosol container. This latest addition to Ball's industry leading aerosol can portfolio is manufactured in the company's Chestnut Hill, Tennessee facility. Household goods consumers can …
CCL’s Eric Frantz elected new AEROBAL President
Eric Frantz, CCL VP of Operations, Home & Personal Care North America, has been elected as President of the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL). He follows Giorgio Aliprandi of Ball Corporation. In his …
Village Co. acquires personal care brands from High Ridge Brands
The Village Company, a privately held manufacturer and marketer of personal care products, announced that it has acquired the global assets and rights associated with the Soft & Dri, La Bella, Dep, Pure & Natural, …