The limitations of coatings for corrosion prevention
Hello, everyone. It’s commonly believed that coatings and laminate films are barriers between a spray package metal or metal foil and a formula. It’s also commonly believed that a barrier is needed to prevent metal …
HCPA awards Glauberman Scholarship
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has awarded the 2022 Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship to Bethany In. In has worked diligently in the classroom to achieve various academic awards, including AP Scholar with Distinction, Honor …
New President for aerosol association DETIC
Altachem’s Managing Director, Jean-Marie Poppe, has been elected as the new President of trade association, DETIC. The Belgium and Luxembourg association represents 115 members including cosmetics distributors and producers, and those from the aerosol, cleaning and …
New CEO for Tri-Pac
Aerosol filler Tri-Pac Inc., South Bend, IN, has appointed Dr. Pushker Sona, PhD. as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A long-time industry veteran and experienced business leader, Dr. Sona has held earlier leadership roles for …
Aerosol Industry Association of Japan gets new Secretary General
The Aerosol Industry Association of Japan (AIAJ) announced the retirement of Hideaki Saito. He has been succeeded in the role of AIAJ Secretary General by Hiroshi Osuga, a Director of the Toyo Aerosol Industry Co. & …
Nussbaum gets environmental certification
Switzerland-based Nussbaum Group, manufacturer of aluminum monobloc cans for the global personal care, pharmaceutical, food and technology sectors, has been awarded DIN EN ISO 14021:2016 Type II environmental labeling certification for its two German production …
P&G closes Cincinnati office due to terrorist threat from former employee
Multiple threats directed to the downtown Cincinnati offices of Proctor & Gamble (P&G) prompted a visit from SWAT units on Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022 and a closure of the offices. An office safety bulletin was …
ACI to Congress: Ensure EPA Chemical Safety Office has necessary funding
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urged congressional leaders to ensure that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety & Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) receives the funding necessary to ensure that new, innovative and …
Ball Corp. partners with Recycle Aerosol LLC to close the loop—one aerosol can at a time
Ball is partnering with Recycle Aerosol LLC to increase the recycling rates of aluminum aerosol cans in the U.S. In line with the global transition to a truly circular economy, Ball said it is committed …
Industry value chain launches aerosol recycling initiative
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) launched an Aerosol Recycling Initiative with the support of almost 20 companies across the aerosol value chain to increase access to aerosol recycling and …