China’s Aerosol & Metal Containers Expo postponed to July

November 18, 2021

The Beijing Aerosol Exhibition Company has postponed the 10th International Aerosol & Metal Containers Exhibition (AEROTECH) to July 6–8, 2022. The event, originally scheduled for November 4–6, 2021 in Ningbo, China, was first moved to …

2021 BAMA Award Winners

Having had to postpone and eventually cancel numerous events since 2020, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) was “thrilled” to be able to finally host its Annual Forum & Awards event in October. The BAMA …

Nussbaum sells tube biz, focuses on cans

November 17, 2021

The Nussbaum Group has withdrawn from the aluminum tube business, citing the "difficult market situation in the field of aluminum tubes." Nussbaum Matzingen AG has decided to concentrate on its core business, the development and …

SATA announces 2021–2022 Board

Trivium competition to showcase aesthetic possibilities of metal packaging

November 16, 2021

Trivium Packaging calls for entries to its Forever Canvas Challenge 2022, inviting designers to create show-stopping graphics for its infinitely recyclable products. Trivium, global provider of metal packaging, has announced the Forever Canvas Challenge 2022. This new design competition …

Reddi-Wip offers online sweepstakes

Reddi-wip, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., is asking a simple question with endless answers: "How do you Reddi-wip?" Those who respond on Instagram can win one of three randomly-drawn grand prizes that include a …

HCPA commends Biden Administration for addressing EU steel & aluminum excess capacity

November 10, 2021

  The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) released the following statement, attributed to Dr. Steve Bennett, Executive VP, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, regarding a recent announcement that the U.S. will allow duty-free importation of steel …

McCretton named new BAMA Chair; Board gets new directors

November 9, 2021

  Adrian McCretton of KDC/ONE Swallowfield is the new Chair of the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA). New Directors elected to the BAMA Board include James Clarke from Coster UK; Kat Minshull from Reabrook Ltd. and …

Brazilian Aerosol Association names Freitas Silva as new President

  The Brazilian Aerosol Association (Associação Brasileira de Aerossóis e Saneates Domissanitários or ABAS) has elected Alyne Freitas Silva of Liquigás Distribuidora as President. “In the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic and after the loss of …

Inventors of vanishing aerosol soccer foam win lawsuit

November 5, 2021

  In October, a Brazilian court sentenced the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to compensate Argentine Pablo Silva and his Brazilian partner, Heine Allemagne, inventors of the vanishing aerosol foam used by soccer referees to …