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, …
MAA hosts Golf Outing
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) held its 2023 Golf Outing on Aug. 17 at the Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, IL.
Aerosol insect repellent scarce in Bangladesh as Dengue Fever deaths rise
With the surge in Dengue Fever cases and fatalities in Bangladesh, demand and price of mosquito repellent products such as sprays, coils and creams are surging, accoding to an article in the The Business Standard. Demand …
Berry Global names Kevin Kwilinski new CEO
Berry Global Group, a supplier of packaging solutions for consumer goods and industrial products, has named Kevin Kwilinski as CEO, effective October 2, 2023. In connection with this appointment, Stephen Sterrett, Lead Independent Director, has …