PRECISION launches two actuators—SMART 35 and STYLISH 52—powered by STORM Technology

January 25, 2023

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

January 24, 2023

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

January 23, 2023

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

January 20, 2023

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

January 19, 2023

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

January 18, 2023

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 …

Kawalchuk retires from PRECISION after 45 years

January 17, 2023

John Kawalchuk, who joined PRECISION—global manufacturer and supplier of aerosol valves, actuators, and other dispensing solutions—in 1977 and has spent 45 years shaping the history of the aerosol industry in North America, is retiring. A graduate …

Registration open for SATA Spring Meeting in Atlanta

The Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) will be holding its annual Aerosol 101 & Spring Meeting  on March 22–23 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in Atlanta, GA. Full info, click HERE AGENDA AEROSOL 101 Importance of the Aerosol Package ♦ …

APEAL appoints new President

January 16, 2023

APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Luc Brantjes, Tata Steel’s packaging division Director of Sales, as the association’s new President. Brantjes was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly …