SC Johnson Donates Millions of OFF! Personal Repellents in the U.S.

July 27, 2016

With the United States in peak mosquito season, SC Johnson announced it will make its largest donation to date of OFF! mosquito repellent. Almost $4 million of the DEET-based personal repellent will be provided to …

P&G sells TAG to focus on its deo brands

July 26, 2016

Procter & Gamble confirmed on July 26 that the Cincinnati-based company had sold its TAG body spray line to a New Jersey firm, which plans to revive what had once been a major brand. P&G announced …

Coty Announces New CEO

July 22, 2016

Coty Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Camillo Pane as CEO and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the closing of the merger of P&G Specialty Beauty …

International aerosol manufacturer launches its innovation offer in the U.S.

July 21, 2016

Colep, a global player in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing industries, will launch its innovation offer at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) in New York in September. The ADF, which has been a …

Unilever sharpens P&G rivalry by buying Dollar Shave Club

July 20, 2016

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

July 19, 2016

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

July 13, 2016

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

July 5, 2016

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

July 1, 2016

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 …