WD-40 supports the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
The WD-40 Brand has partnered with NAPA Auto Parts to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund throughout the month of July. Since 2012, NAPA has supported the organization, which builds critically-needed centers for treating U.S. military …
Erv LeCoque, Aptar/Seaquist CEO & Chairman dies
Former CEO & Chairman of the Aptar Group, Ervin “Erv” LeCoque, died on June 23. Complete details HERE
Formulated Solutions appoints Damon as new CHRO
Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL, has appointed Courtney Damon as new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Damon has 25 years of experience in driving talent strategy, including leading human resources organizations and serving as a strategic business …
Sehringer joins Diversified CPC International as Strategic Account Manager
Diversified CPC International, Channahon, IL, producer and distributor of propellants, refrigerants and specialty gas products, has welcomed Keller Sehringer as Strategic Account Manager. He will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts within our …
Swiss Aerosol Association names Roger Koller as new President
The Swiss Aerosol Association (ASA) has named Roger Koller as President; he succeeds André Keller, who remains a member of the board. Active in the aerosol business for more than 30 years, Koller is Key …
BAMA Innovation Day
Way back in 2017, BAMA organized its first Innovation Day at the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester. Patrick Heskins, BAMA Chief Executive, remembers how the whole thing started and summarizes the 2023 program. “When …
Photochemical reactivity could replace existing VOC regulations
If you’ve had any conversations recently with the rulemaking staff at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), chances are photochemical reactivity has come up in the course of the discussion. For those who aren’t familiar, …
Microbiomes, Enzymes & Spray Package Corrosion
Hello, everyone. “Natural, sustainable ingredients” and “Green ingredients” are the current guiding phrases when formulating new products and derivatives of existing product bases. We are all used to “natural” ingredients in spray products; indeed, the …
Regulatory Issues
In May, the aerosol industry presented an educational program to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The event was held jointly by the National Aerosol Association (NAA), the Household Commercial Products Association (HCPA), the Western …
Health Canada announces the end of cosmetic animal testing in Canada
Canada's Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced that the country's Government has banned the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada, representing a major step forward in supporting animal welfare by …