Aerosol industry veteran Ken Wanner passes away
Kenneth “Ken” Wanner passed away in February. Wanner was VP of Sales for Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL from 2001 until his retirement in 2016. Prior to that, he was VP of Sales for Accra Pac …
Tubex to acquire Hungary-based Matrametal Kft.
TUBEX Holding GmbH, Rangendingen, Germany, is acquiring Sirtok, Hungary-based aluminum packaging manufacturer Matrametal Kft. Matrametal produces aluminum aerosol cans and aluminum tubes and has more than 60 years experience. The acquisition was strategic in terms …
Unilever voluntarily recalls two Suave antiperspirants
Unilever is voluntarily recalling two Suave aerosol antiperspirant products after identifying elevated levels of benzene in some samples of the products during an internal review. It's the latest company to recall consumer products because the …
Rust-Oleum Announces 2022 Spray Paint Color of the Year
With consumers yearning for renewal, revival and invigoration this Spring, Rust-Oleum has chosen Satin Hunt Club Green as its 2022 Spray Paint Color of the Year. “Our color experts have been closely watching home décor trends …
Caldeira named 2022 Trade Association CEO of the Year
Steve Caldeira, President & CEO of the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) , willreceive the 2022 Trade Association CEO of the Year Award from CEO Update, an organization that serves senior-level association professionals and …
Aerosol disposal in the UK, going forward
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) hosted its first Aerosol Discussion Evening of 2022 in February and invited Tom Giddings, GM of the Aluminum Packaging Recycling Organization (Alupro), to be one of the three speakers …
Unforeseen consequences from the rise of online sales
It’s an understatement to say that online sales have had an enormous impact on business, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The growing role of E-commerce has resulted in unique changes within organizations—both from operational and …
Regulatory Issues
CARB SIP At the Feb. 24 California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Board meeting, staff presented an informational update on the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP is the plan that directs CARB staff on future …
Top 12 spray package corrosion questions
Hello, everyone. Spray packages include traditional aluminum and steel aerosol containers, bag-on-valve spray packages, aerosol containers with internal bags and multiple-use spray packages. All of these packaging types are susceptible to corrosion and are very …
kdc/one closes strategic investment from KKR; acquires Aerofil Technology
Knowlton Development Corp. (kdc/one), global provider of end-to-end solutions for beauty, personal care, and home care brands, announced March 30 that KKR, a global investment firm, has made a significant investment to support its continued …