HateEraser aerosol gel graffiti remover launches

In honor of the International Day for Tolerance, and in response to the alarming 600% rise in hate-based graffiti, the Chicago-based non-profit Life After Hate has launched HateEraser—an aerosol-gel based formula designed to quickly eradicate hate speech from most surfaces. Life After Hate is partnering with police stations across the U.S. to distribute HateEraser as […]

Conagra aqcuires Full-Fill Industries

According to a report in The News-Gazette, Full-Fill Industries, Henning, IL, was acquired by Conagra Foods on July 1. Full-Fill had been owned by the local Clapp family and started in 1999. The company fills aerosol cooking spray, including canola, oil and butter, for retail and food service markets, as well as for private label […]

CIBS names Schaefer as President; introduces new Board

Cosmetic Industry Buyers & Suppliers (CIBS) introduced its new President, Boris Schaefer of TNT Global Manufacturing), as well as its new Board, at its Members Only Luncheon in NYC on Nov. 7.    

Coffee mate introduces new cold foam line

Nestle‘s Coffee mate brand is going beyond the brew with its new line of cold foam offerings.  Coffee mate Cold Foam will be available beginning in January 2025 in three flavors inspired by fan-favorite Coffee mate creamers: Coffee mate Italian Sweet Crème Flavored Cold Foam: a classic sweet crème flavor Coffee mate Nestle Toll House […]

Wolf Group opens Spain’s first PU foam factory; names new MD

European building chemicals producer Wolf Group opened Spain’s first polyurethane (PU) foam factory in May. This marks the beginning of foam production not only in Iberia, but in the entire Mediterranean, North African and Near East regions, according to the company Located in Gavà, Barcelona, it is the group’s second factory in the region and […]

Kenvue appoints Stanleick NA/EMEA exec; expands Ontario plant

Kenvue Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew Stanleick to the role of President, Skin Health & Beauty for North America and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), leading the strategic direction of the company’s portfolio of brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno and OGX, in the regions. “We are very pleased to have Andrew join Kenvue […]

Hallstar acquires Sytheon

Global specialty chemical company Hallstar has announced its purchase of Sytheon, Ltd., whose active ingredients will comprise a new product line within Hallstar’s Beauty division. Both companies sell their products directly and through distribution. Carmen Masciantonio, Hallstar President & COO, stated, “Sytheon and Hallstar share an innovation-focused, research-first strategic model, and a nimble, asset-light approach […]

Ball Corp. acquires Alucan

Ball Corp., a global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for aerosol, personal care, home and beverage products, announced the acquisition of Alucan, a European manufacturer of extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle technology. The acquisition complements Ball’s existing global extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle business with the addition of manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium.  […]

NAA announces new location for Aerosol Summit 2026

The National Aerosol Association (NAA) has set the date for the Aerosol Summit 2026, as well as a change in venue. The Summit will be held from March 23–25, 2026, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN.    

Gillette debuts new campaign with NBA star Gradey Dick

Procter & Gamble’s Gillette brand of men’s grooming products unveiled its newest campaign, The Best Your Game Can Get , featuring Toronto Raptors star Gradey Dick and NBA legend Tracy McGrady. The new campaign flips the traditional mentor-mentee relationship, with Dick imparting knowledge about the latest grooming technology from GilletteLabs to one of his shooting […]