EPA adopts new 70 ppb smog standard
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted a stricter smog limit that will force states to reduce emissions and bring billions in pollution-control costs to industry while improving respiratory health for millions over the …
Ball opens aluminum aerosol can plant In India
Ball Corp. opened on Oct. 1 an aluminum aerosol can plant in India, located in the northwest city of Ahmedabad. With this new plant, Ball will meet the region's increasing demand, and continue the company's …
October feature: Scents of the Season
Fragrances for home and body dominate holiday launches According to the Winter Holiday Shopping U.S. report from market research firm Mintel, Christmas clearly dominates when it comes to winter holiday spending with a high 82% of …
How corrosion testing reduces risk
Hello, everyone. Time is typically short for commercial development of new products and derivatives of existing products (e.g., an existing product with a new fragrance). However, corrosion takes time a) to initiate, b) to grow …
Reflecting on “Extremely Profound Lessons”
The terrible tragedy that occurred last August in Tianjin, China highlights the need for companies to take a critical (but careful) look at the storage and handling of hazardous materials within their manufacturing sites and …
SCAQMD eases up on Consumer Products, CARB continues to lower VOC limits
CARB/SCAQMD Meetings with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) management continued on July 8 in Sacramento, CA. Industry representatives met to discuss future regulation of Consumer Products targeted by …
New President for Australian Aerosol Association
The Aerosol Association of Australia, has a new President: David Cowper. He was elected at the annual Meeting in Sydney on September 17. Cowper joined the Association’s Executive Committee in 2002 and is Technical Services Manager …
P&G breaks ground on $500M West Virginia plant
The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) officially broke ground on a new $500 million plant near Martinsburg, WV on Sept. 18. The plant is designed to improve the Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant's access to its customers on …
Illinois-based aerosol manufacturers celebrate milestones
DS Containers celebrated its 10th anniversary with an open house at the aerosol can company's Batavia, IL plant. The event featured a tour of the facility, as well as food and refreshments. William Smith, founding …
Hervé Navellou is new General Manager of L’Oréal France
Hervé Navellou has been appointed General Manager of L’Oréal France. To leverage the strategic opportunities offered by the French beauty market, it has been decided to strengthen the governance of the Group’s activities in France …