If you’re going to enforce the rules, know the rules…
It appears to me that, as of late, there has been a significant increase in the number of “frustrated” dangerous goods shipments that are being rejected by airlines and steamship lines for one hazmat violation …
Spray package defects and their relationship with corrosion, Part III
Hello, everyone. I began a series on spray packaging material defects and their relationship with corrosion in June. The June and July Corrosion Corners covered defects in polymer and tinplate coatings, laminated film bags and …
Around the industry
Beiersdorf AG won a ruling from Germany’s top court that gives it a second chance to defend a trademark for the blue color on its Nivea products in an ongoing dispute with Unilever NV. The …
David Taylor appointed P&G President & CEO
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced July 28 that David S. Taylor, Group President of Global Beauty, Grooming and Health Care, will succeed A.G. Lafley as Procter & Gamble’s President and Chief Executive Officer, …
Global aerosol market set to reach over $70 billion by 2020
The global aerosol market is expected to reach $70.15 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The global aerosol market is expected to witness growth primarily due to growing …
CROWN aerosol plants achieve SQF certification
Crown Aerosols North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. announced its certification to the Safe Quality Food Level 2 code at their Faribault, Minnesota and Alsip, Illinois plants. The plants currently manufacture aerosol …
ICMAD announces CITY Awards Winners
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) announced the winners of its 11th annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards at Cosmoprof North America, July 13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Judging was led …
Lynx aerosol deodorant debuts in darkest material known to humans
Vantablack is the darkest material known to humans. It’s so dark, that it absorbs 99.965% of all visible light that hits it, and removes the appearance of all texture from its surface. Scientists say it is …
P&G accepts Coty’s $12.5 billion offer for 43 beauty brands
COTY Inc. announced July 9 the signing of a definitive agreement to merge The Procter & Gamble Company’s (P&G) fine fragrance, color cosmetics and hair color businesses into COTY through a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust …
ICMAD names finalists for 2015 CITY Awards
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) announced the finalists for its 11th annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards to be held during Cosmoprof North America, July 13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in …