Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
I recently returned from a trip to Falkirk, Scotland. Although I have traveled to more than 100 countries across the globe, I had never been to Scotland. The purpose of my visit? No, not the …
Why is spray package corrosion unpredictable without corrosion data?
Hello, everyone. Spray packages and spray valves are fabricated from a variety of materials, such as: Uncoated aluminum Polymer laminate film(s) on aluminum foil Polymer coating on aluminum Uncoated tinplated steel Polymer coated tinplated steel Polymer coated tin free steel Polymer laminate …
VOC Reductions: Another California SIP
During the past 25 years, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a series of consumer product volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations that have resulted in a 50% reduction in the VOC emissions attributed to …
Regulatory Issues
CARB As of Jan.1, 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will have volatile organic compound (VOC) limits that become effective for the following Consumer Product categories. Aerosol Adhesive categories with future effective limits are below. These …
CPSC From A-Z…And Beyond Event in October
The CPSC From A-Z... And Beyond Event will be held on October 26 at The Hilton Garden Inn, Bethesda, MD. How can the actions of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) affect your business? What is on …
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire AEP Industries Inc.
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. and AEP Industries Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Berry will acquire all of the outstanding shares of AEP in a cash and stock transaction. Aggregate consideration …
SPRAY Technology Moves Office
Effective immediately, our new address is: 140 Littleton Road, Suite 320, Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA. Our phone, fax, and all other contact information remains the same.
EPA Recognizes L’Oréal USA Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Users
L’Oréal USA announced it is joining the ranks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership, which recognizes the company as one of the nation’s leading green power users. L’Oréal USA is using nearly 27 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) …
Midwest Aerosol Association celebrates 45th Golf Outing
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) gathered for their 45th annual golf outing, at Crane’s Landing Golf Club at the Lincolnshire Marriot resort in Lincolnshire, IL on Aug. 11. The winning foursome consisted of Dave Ellis, …
AMA & BAMA join forces
In June, the Executive Committees of the Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa (AMA) and the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) agreed to enter into a Reciprocal Agreement between the two associations. BAMA executives visited …