Using sustainability to build resiliency in the supply chain
Over the last year, I’ve written multiple columns about the end-of-life of aerosol products, including the recycling of empty aerosol cans and States’ adoption of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)i rule to add aerosol …
Statistical analysis for spray package tests
Hello, everyone. In many instances, spray packages are qualified for commercial markets with a variety of tests, such consumer preference and corrosion tests. The statistical average (statistical mean) for each data-group is often used to compare …
Scott Smith to retire from P&G
Scott Smith, Research Fellow Advanced Packaging TPT, is retiring from the Procter & Gamble Co. after more than 37 years. Smith has numerous patents across formulation, processing and packaging innovations. He has contributed widely to …
Beiersdorf’s Vincent Warnery to assume role of CEO in May
Vincent Warnery will become Beiersdorf's new CEO on May 1, according to the company's Supervisory Board. Warnery has been a member of Beiersdorf’s Executive Board since February 2017 and was previously responsible for the North …
Chemical Activity Barometer rises in April
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 0.7% in April on a three-month moving average basis following a 1.1% increase in March and a 0.9% …
EAA golf outing set for August 5
The Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA) has announced the date of its 2021 Golf Outing. The event is set for August 5 at the Crystal Springs Golf Resort in Hamburg, NJ. The event has been held at …
New Rossmann drug store aerosol deodorant uses Salvalco’s Eco-Valve
European drug store chain Rossmann has launched an Alterra natural and vegan deodorant spray for men that contain organic ingredients and essential oils. The 75mL aerosol deodorant is touted as lasting 24 hours. The deodorant uses …
MAA golf outing scheduled for August
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) will resume its Annual Golf Outing in 2021. The event will be held on August 19 at the Seven Bridges Golf Course in Woodridge, IL. Visit www.okaytospray.com for more details or to sign …
Spectrum Brands acquires Rejuvenate
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., a global branded consumer products and home essentials company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire For Life Products, LLC (“Rejuvenate”), a manufacturer in the household cleaning, maintenance, and …
TerraCycle partners with Sanofi to recycle personal care packaging & aerosols
TerraCycle has partnered with Sanofi Consumer Healthcare to recycle personal care products and keep them out of the landfill. Through two recycling programs, packaging from Gold Bond, Cortizone-10 and Selsun Blue can be accepted by …