Bansk Group to acquire Hair Care brands Amika and Eva NYC
Bansk Group, a consumer-focused private investment firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Amika and Eva NYC, two of the fastest-growing scaled independent hair care brands …
TricorBraun Appoints Senior Leadership Roles
Global packaging supplier TricorBraun has named Scott Beamer Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Declan McCarthy, who has been appointed President, TricorBraun Europe. Both report to President and CEO Court Carruthers. “Scott’s background and accomplishments …
Aerosol organizations give tour of Shield plant for CARB
On April 26, the Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) and the Household & Commercial Product Association (HCPA), in conjunction with and organized by the National Aerosol Association (NAA), held a plant tour and Aerosol 101 …
ACI welcomes 19 new member companies
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed 19 new member companies, strengthening its leadership role in representing the cleaning product supply chain. “Whether its offering prime business-to-business meeting opportunities at the ACI Convention or delivering value in …
Just One Word: Plastics
In 1967, Walter Brooke told Dustin Hoffman in the classic film The Graduate that “There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?” Fast forward to 2022 at the resumed session …
Regulatory Issues
There has been a recent flurry of activity concerning volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). CARB Ravi Ramalingam, Branch Chief, Consumer Products & Air Quality Assessment Branch, California Air Resources Board (CARB), presented Regulation & Management …
Testing can accurately predict actual corrosion…
Hello, everyone. The Corrosion Corner column turns 22 years old this month. Thank you all for your support and interest over the years. Can spray package corrosion tests accurately predict actual spray package corrosion? The short …
WAIB names 2022 Board of Directors
The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) has announced its 2022 Board of Directors. "Our new Board covers the broadest spectrum of issues that impact our industries competitiveness," WAIB said in a statement. "With so many headwinds facing …
LINDAL launches ST580, a new actuator for foam applications
Aerosol dispensing specialist LINDAL Group has officially launched ST580, a new actuator designed for foam applications. ST580 is a new 35mm actuator that fits onto the mounting cup, making it compatible with most popular cans on …
Aerosol industry veteran Tom Siciliano passes away
Thomas (Tom) Siciliano Jr. of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 79. Siciliano was a long-time aerosol chemist with Lenn & Fink Corp. (a precursor to …