EAA’s Annual Golf Outing!

August 8, 2013

Sunny skies prevailed yet again at the Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA) annual golf outing on Aug. 7, held at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ. The First Place team was comprised of Bill Geisel, EXAL; …

Eyes on the road…

August 1, 2013

The average age of cars on the road is at a record high of 11 years, according to market research firm Mintel. Consumers who own older cars are interested in different types of automotive cleaning …

Corrosion tidbits relevant to spray packaging

  This month I thought it would be interesting to provide a list of corrosion tidbits that are relevant to spray package corrosion. I’ve alphabetically arranged the various tidbits into several categories. Analyzing & interpreting corrosion data • …

FEA Gears Up for Madrid Conference

  The 28th European Aerosol Federation (FEA) International Aerosol Congress & 17th Exhibition, hosted by the Spanish Aerosol Association (AEDA), will take place from Sept. 24–26 in Madrid, Spain. The Preliminary Conference Program is now available. Presentations have …

CARB, OTC and NCWM

CARB In early July, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff released, for preliminary review, the Aerosol Coatings amendments. Remember, in May, CARB delayed the Board Hearing until September 2013. The good news is not much …

Being “in the know”

  On occasion, I will receive a frantic call from a customer whose shipment of dangerous goods has been frustrated for one reason or another. Such is the case this past week, when a forwarder contacted …

CSPA Comments on Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as New EPA Administrator

July 29, 2013

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) congratulates Gina McCarthy on her confirmation as the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. CSPA recognizes the priorities, challenges and opportunities ahead on air quality, water, pollution prevention, …

“Huffing” bill would define inhalants as intoxicants

July 22, 2013

Two Wisconsin bills are aimed at changing state laws about a dangerous substance. Inhaling aerosol sprays, also known as "huffing", is illegal, in some ways, but not in others. "You become very dangerous very quickly with …

Luxe Pack New York Announces Dates and New Venue For Its 12th Edition

July 18, 2013

Event Will Move to Pier 92 on May 14 – 15, 2014  LUXE PACK NEW YORK, the premier show for creative packaging which attracted a record-breaking 2,894 unique visitors in May, will relocate to Pier 92 …

BAMA Announces details of 2013 Aerosol Awards and Forum

July 16, 2013

BAMA Announces details of 2013 Aerosol Awards and Forum BAMA, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) will hold its annual Forum on Oct. 17–18, with the Awards Dinner on Oct. 17, open to all BAMA members. …