TSCA reform passes U.S. Senate

June 8, 2016

On June 7, 2016,  Congress passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which will modernize the nation’s chemicals management policy for the first time in 40 years. The legislation, which …

Chemical companies face challenges as Boomers retire and Millennials turnover

June 7, 2016

Turnover of Millennials and Other Workers Challenge North American Chemical Companies as Retirement Surge Looms, New Survey By Accenture And American Chemistry Council Reports North American chemical companies face workforce turnover issues, which if not resolved, …

Rosenberg to retire from ACI

June 1, 2016

Ernie Rosenberg, who has led the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) since 1999, has announced he will step down as the association’s President & CEO once a successor has been named and a smooth transition executed, …

Energizer acquires HandStands Car Air Freshener Co.

May 31, 2016

HandStands, manufacturer in the domestic automobile air freshener segment, announced May 24 that the company has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Energizer Holdings, Inc. Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Draper, UT, HandStands …

CPSC Commissioner Buerkle named ACE Honorary Chair

The Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE), a national nonprofit dedicated to educating consumers on the correct use, storage, and disposal of household and institutional products, announced Consumer Product Safety Commissioner (CPSC) Ann Marie Buerkle will …

NJPEC announces Hall of Fame Honorees

May 25, 2016

The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) held its annual Hall of Fame & Scholarship Dinner on  May 19th at the Manor in West Orange, NJ. Since 2003, the dinner celebrates the achievement and contributions …

TSCA Passes the House

On May 24, the House of Representatives passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 403-12.   The bill will modernize the nation’s chemicals management policy for the …

ACI comments on bipartisan agreement to modernize TSCA

May 23, 2016

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement from Ernie Rosenberg, ACI President & CEO, on a bipartisan agreement in Congress to enact legislation modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):   “The work of many …

CD&R buys High Ridge Brands for $415 million

May 17, 2016

Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced May 17 that it had signed an agreement in principle to sell High Ridge Brands Co. to funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The transaction, which is subject to …

EPA Safer Choice Program Names Trade Group a 2016 Partner of the Year

May 9, 2016

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today named the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) a winner of its 2016 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award. Eight member companies of the trade association were also …