New CEO for Unilever
On January 30, Unilever announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher as its new CEO following an extensive, global search process. He will replace Alan Jope, who announced his intention to retire in September 2022. Schumacher …
Paris ADF Innovation Award winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Awards were announced during a ceremony at Paris Packaging Week held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France on Jan. 25–26. Concept of the …
Aerosol & Dispensing Forum opens in Paris
Paris Packaging Week 2023—featuring the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design and Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks Paris (ADF&PCD and PLD Paris)—officially opened on Jan. 25 at Paris Expo …
PRECISION launches two actuators—SMART 35 and STYLISH 52—powered by STORM Technology
PRECISION has launched two new actuators—SMART 35 and STYLISH 52, powered by STORM Technology, which negates the need for an insert while maintaining spray quality. Both SMART 35 and STYLISH 52 are one piece, have …
PLZ Corp. names Finley new CEO
On Jan. 24, North American independent specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturer PLZ Corp., Downers Grove, IL, announced the appointment of Brett Finley as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 15. Finley brings to PLZ more …
German Aluminum Aerosol Can Update
Manufacturers satisfied with 2022 demand; skilled worker shortage requires new ideas The German Aluminum Association (Aluminium Deutschland e. V. or AD) announced that manufacturers of aluminum aerosol cans and tubes are satisfied overall with their deliveries …
CCL Industries acknowledges the passing of Alan Horn
CCL Industries Inc.has acknowledged the passing of Alan D. Horn, a long serving member of the Board of Directors. “Alan was an insightful, steadfast and trusted advisor; and more importantly, a friend to the Lang family …
New President & VP for French Aerosol Committee
Nathalie Thys has announced that she will step down as President of the Le Comité Français des Aérosols (French Aerosol Committee or CFA) at the end of March as she takes early retirement. Laurent Flond …
Airopack & Airodispensing Solutions spark joint venture
With a foothold in Europe and the U.S., Airopack is now venturing into the Asian market with a new joint venture alongside Airodispensing Solutions in South Korea. The joint partnership will be as manufacturer and filler, …
ACI’s Hockstad named 2023 Association Executive of the Year
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a …