WD-40 launches promotion to support Habitat for Humanity
WD-40 is again partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help create decent, safe and affordable places to call home. For every 12-oz. can of WD-40 Smart Straw sold at participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores, WD-40 …
Crown Honored with “Value Excellence” at SCJ’s 2020 Together We Win Supplier Awards
SC Johnson has once again recognized Crown Holdings, Inc., Yardley, PA, supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, at the brand’s 2020 Together We Win Supplier Awards. Crown received the “Value Excellence” title, which acknowledges a …
Crown sells European tinplate business
Crown Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European Tinplate business to KPS Capital Partners, LP. Crown will receive pre-tax proceeds of approximately €1.9 billion ($2.26 billion) from the …
FEA Global Aerosol Awards nominations open
The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) announced its 2021 FEA Global Aerosol Awards are ready for submissions. For aerosols launched to market between July 2019–June 2021, there are seven categories for awards, including: Innovative Product Product …
Colep announces plans to split into two companies
Colep has announced its intention to split its businesses into two new entities—Colep Packaging and Colep Consumer Products—effective July 1, 2021. The RAR Group, the sole shareholder of Colep, will remain the 100% shareholder of …
Trivium Packaging boosts commitment to long-term climate change
To achieve the most ambitious aims of the Paris Climate Agreement—limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5°C and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050—Trivium Packaging has pledged to set science-based targets to help reach these goals …
Inhalation Safety Assessment for Spray Products
One of the side effects of spending more time indoors during “COVID lockdowns” is that the issue of indoor air quality has risen to the top of the public agenda… In many parts of the world, …
ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer shows a slight uptick in March
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that its Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) rose 1.2% in March on a three-month moving average basis following a 1.0% increase in February. On a year-over-year basis, the barometer rose …
Aerosol Survey extended until April 15: Participation requested
Responses are still being sought for the 2020 Aerosol Survey, please fill out by April 15. To participate, contact: info@associationresearch.com The annual Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey reports on the unit production of aerosol products, valves and containers …
Formulated Solutions promotes Ray Bodamer to VP, Filling and Packaging
Ray Bodamer has been promoted to VP, Filling and Packaging Operations, at Formulated Solutions. Bodamer's focus will be optimizing the performance of the Formulated Solutions Filling and Packaging Value Stream which extends into commercial filling, packaging, …