Paris Packaging Week launches Future Leaders program

June 13, 2023

Paris Packaging Week has launched Future Leaders, a new initiative to highlight, celebrate and give a voice to the rising stars of packaging in the aerosol, beauty, personal care, luxury and drinks sectors. The program …

Registration is open for 2023 WAIB conference

June 7, 2023

The next Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) conference will be held from October 9–11, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino in Incline Village, NV. Registration is now open at https://www.waib.org/waib-conference/ The schedule …

NJPEC inducts 2023 Hall of Famers

June 6, 2023

On May 18, the New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) held its 2023 Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony at The Manor in West Orange, NJ. The 2023 NJPEC Package of the Year Dinner & Ceremony …

Trivum Packaging releases 2022 Sustainability Report

June 5, 2023

Trivium Packaging released its annual Sustainability Report showcasing the range of sustainability and community initiatives throughout the company's global operations. The Sustainability Report details the efforts Trivium has taken to implement sustainable practices into all …

March 2024 dates set for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna

June 1, 2023

The 55th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will take place from Thursday, March 21, through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Additionally, all salons will open simultaneously from Thursday, March 21. Cosmopack, dedicated to the supply chain, and …

EU Regulatory Update

Europe, as usual, is on the forefront of chemical regulatory developments. There are a lot of upcoming changes to be aware of if you sell products into the European Union (EU). Even if you do …

The future through green-colored glasses

My three-year-old niece has a fascination with recycling and recycling trucks. Not garbage trucks, because those are stinky; no, she loves the green recycling trucks that come down the street once a week. According to …

Water & Spray Package Corrosion

Part 2 Hello, everyone. In this issue, we’ll complete the discussion of water’s role in spray package corrosion. Water-corrosion is a complex, multi-step process. For example, one type of aluminum pitting corrosion involves multiple steps: 1. Water reacts …

Regulatory Issues

Michigan On April 18, the Air Quality Division of the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy finally promulgated its Final Rule for both Consumer Products and Architectural Coatings. Having gone through the legislative process, …

Unilever announces leadership changes

May 31, 2023

Unilever has announced that two of its C-suite executives will be parting ways with the company. Chief Financial Officer Graeme Pitkethly has informed Unilever's Board of Directors that he plans to retire by the end …