Franckhauser, Raymond win HCPA Volunteer Recognition Awards for Aerosol, Air Care Divisions

December 7, 2023

Andy Franckhauser, Procter & Gamble, won the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Volunteer Recognition Award for the Aerosol Products Division, presented at the HCPA’s 110th Annual Meeting, held Dec. 3–7, 2023 at the Marriott …

CMI promotes Scott Breen to Senior VP of Sustainability

Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has promoted Scott Breen to Senior VP of Sustainability, effective January 2, 2024. Currently VP of Sustainability, Breen heads the association’s sustainability and recycling efforts; upon his promotion, he will lead …

Texen opens new U.S. office

December 6, 2023

The Texen Group, a global luxury and beauty packaging manufacturer headquartered in France, has announced its expansion to the North America market with a new office in Los Angeles, CA. The company has had a …

Berlin Packaging acquires Nest-Filler

December 4, 2023

Berlin Packaging has announced it is expanding to South Korea with its acquisition of Nest-Filler PKG, a packaging supplier focused on beauty and cosmetic products. Established in 2003 by Steve Shim and located near Seoul, South …

Global regulatory report

December 1, 2023

We are seeing plenty of regulatory changes around the world, with a growing focus on reducing pollution and ensuring a healthy environment. There are several important regulatory initiatives that are happening in key jurisdictions. “Zero draft” …

Advocating for the use of PCR in plastic aerosol containers

By Nicholas Georges, HCPA Senior VP, Scientific & International Affairs with the HCPA Aerosol Products Division Plastic Aerosol PCR Task Force i Sustainability has become an integral part of every business and companies have been exploring …

Regulatory Issues

At the Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) meeting in October, Industry received updates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) concerning ongoing activities. EPA AIM ACT As reported in the …

Spray package corrosion barriers

Part 3 Hello, everyone. This month, we’ll complete the three-part series begun in (part 1, October), (part 2, November) with a discussion on how coating glass transition temperature (Tg) changes when formula ingredients permeate coatings, as …

American Spraytech acquires New Jersey facility

November 28, 2023

American Spraytech recently acquired an aerosol facility in Branchburg, NJ—five miles from its headquarters. It was previously occupied by Falcon Safety Products. The aerosol filler noted that the facility has the potential to add an …

AEROTECH 11th Aerosol Expo Scheduled for November 2024

The Beijing Aerosol Exhibition Co. has scheduled the 11th International Aerosol & Metal Containers Exhibition (AEROTECH) for November 4–6, 2024, at the Ningbo International Convention & Exhibition Center in Ningbo, China. The Expo will have three themes: …