Mist:Understood.com has a New Course: Leading Edge Customer Service
Since launching in late 2021 as a free, credible resource for aerosol and pressurized packaging education, the Mist:Understood Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging Virtual Classroom has provided education to over 250 unique users, across a range …
Plastipak launches SprayPET Revolution, recyclable all-polymer aerosol
Plastipak, Plymouth, MI, supplier of PET plastic aerosol molding technology, has launched SprayPET Revolution, a 100% polymer aerosol, which is fully recyclable. SprayPET Revolution, including the valve, is all polymer, and is totally metal-free. Until now, …
Atelier by Voyant Beauty launches
U.S. personal care and beauty contract manufacturer Voyant Beauty has launched Atelier by Voyant Beauty: a first-of-its-kind formulation and manufacturing growth partner dedicated to servicing and accelerating fast-growth indie beauty brands. Leading the Atelier by Voyant …
Diversified CPC International names Besancenez Regional Sales Manager
Diversified CPC International, Channahon, IL, producer and distributer of propellants, refrigerants and specialty gas products, is pleased to welcome Beau Besancenez as Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts …
New logo for French Aerosol Committee
Le Comité Français des Aérosols (French Aerosol Committee or CFA) has updated its logo. The modern imagery is a reminder of CFA’s major missions—to anticipate, train and accompany, said Jean Blottiere, CFA’s General Delegate. The new …
Consumers & refillable aerosols
In 2019, in conjunction with the French Aerosol Association (CFA), The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) embarked on a series of workshops to discuss the potential for refillable aerosols. This is, and continues to be, …
The focus on post-consumer recycled content in packaging
Recycling is a critical topic—and one that I’ve written about for SPRAY many times. However, one area that I’ve not yet addressed is the marketplace for the production of new manufactured products. While empty aluminum …
High temperature corrosion storage tests, Part 1
Hello, everyone. Limited budgets for testing, as well as pressure to quickly commercialize new products and derivative products (line extensions), often force the taking of short-cuts in corrosion tests. Indeed, higher temperatures are often used …
Regulatory Issues
CARB Detailed last month were the amendments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Consumer Products volatile organic compound (VOC) regulation. These amendments become effective on Jan. 1, 2023 for certain product categories. Make sure your …
AST celebrates 20 years; launches new logo
September marks the the beginning of American Spraytech's 20th year in business. In 2003, the aerosol filler started as a team of 20 employees with two filling lines in a 25,000 sq. ft. building. Today, …