Precision welcomes Olivia Schmidt as Chief Commercial Officer
Precision, global manufacturer of aerosol valves, has appointed of Olivia Schmidt as Chief Commercial Officer. She will be based in New Jersey and report directly to the group CEO. With a career spanning 28 years in …
Global hazardous materials update
There is a lot to report on in the sphere of hazardous materials regulations these days and this seemed like an excellent opportunity to do a worldwide update to keep SPRAY readers informed of changes …
Risk management under TSCA
Under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to select 10 substances to undergo the first risk evaluations under the revised Toxic Substances …
Regulatory Issues
CARB There has been no notice yet on the proposed Consumer Product Survey that California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff proposed earlier this year. Originally, staff had stated that the Survey would be out this Summer. …
Corrosion Control & Prevention
They’re processes, not one-time events… Hello, everyone. The risk of corrosion is always greater than zero and could be as high as 62%, particularly when there is no corrosion data for new formulas or derivatives of …
WAIB recognizes Roger Vanderlaan with Distinguished Service Award
The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) recognized Roger Vanderlaan of Shield Packaging by awarding him its Distinguished Service Award. Vanderlaan served on the WAIB Board for many years. As President & Board Member, he has provided invaluable …
Nick Tselentis, Executive Director of Aerosol Manufacturers Assoc. of South Africa, passes away
Nick Tselentis, Executive Director of the Aerosol Manufacturers Association of South Africa (AMA), passed away on Aug. 15 after a five-year battle with cancer. Tselentis was appointed AMA executive Director in 2011. Prior to that, he was …
Leonard Lauder steps down from Estée Lauder’s Board of Directors
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced that Leonard A. Lauder has decided not to stand for re-election to the company's Board of Directors at the annual meeting in November. Lauder will remain Chairman Emeritus of …
Diamond Vogel acquires new aerosol manufacturing facility
Diamond Vogel, a manufacturer of high-quality paint and coatings, has acquired N92 Menomonee Falls, LLC, a subsidiary of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Based in Menomonee Falls, WI, the business has approximately 100 employees and manufactures color-match touch-up …
Henkel joins UK Recycling Initiative Program
Henkel has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the national program aims to increase awareness and education to drive an uplift in aerosol recycling rates. With a legacy of more than 145 years, …