DCPC urges EPA to level playing field for U.S. hydrofluorocarbons product manufacturers

Spray (2021-09-16 15:24:23)

Diversified CPC International (DCPC), producer and distributor of propellants, refrigerants and specialty gas products, is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to empower domestic manufacturers of products with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to fairly compete with foreign manufacturers during the HFC phasedown, which goes into effect January 1, 2022. The phasedown is part of the American Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Act,… FULL ARTICLE >>

Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging Virtual Classroom launches now provide free, on-demand industry learning

Spray (2021-09-09 16:58:47)

U.S. aerosol associations collaborate with global suppliers and trusted organizations to provide educational courses on the aerosol and pressurized packaging category via modern online platform… The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB), Consumer Aerosol Products Council (CAPCO), Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA), Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA), National Aerosol Association (NAA), and Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) announced on Sept. 9 the launch… FULL ARTICLE >>

AEROBAL announces winners of 2021 World Aluminum Aerosol Can Awards

Spray (2021-09-08 20:12:15)

The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) announced the winners of its 2021 World Aluminum Aerosol Can Awards. The judging panel was comprised of nine journalists from globally recognized packaging and aerosol industry magazines. AEROBAL Secretary General Gregor Spengler said he was pleased to find that the innovative strength of the industry had not diminished during the second… FULL ARTICLE >>

Aerosol industry icon Montfort Johnsen passes away

Spray (2021-09-07 14:01:07)

Montfort A. “Monty” Johnsen passed away on Sept. 4, 2021 Hired in 1985 as Technical Editor for Aerosol Age (as SPRAY was called then), Johnsen had written approximately 30 technical columns prior to then, and more than 300 since. Johnsen was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 1925. After serving as an Ensign in the U.S.Navy during World War… FULL ARTICLE >>

Crown completes sale of its European tinplate business

Spray (2021-09-03 17:20:52)

Crown Holdings, Inc. announced on Aug. 31, 2021 that it has completed the previously announced sale of its European tinplate steel business to KPS Capital Partners, LP. As previously disclosed, Crown will retain a 20% ownership stake in the business. The European Tinplate business comprises 44 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa that produce… FULL ARTICLE >>

Formulated Solutions completes large scale footprint, capacity & capabilities expansion

Spray (2021-08-30 21:15:21)

Contract manufacturing and formulation development company Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL, announced the recent completion of its largest infrastructure expansion project to date, with significant increases in footprint, capacity, and capability in all areas of new product development and manufacturing of Branded Rx, Over-the-Counter (OTC), New Drug Application (NDA) and Medical Device products. The newly completed footprint expands Formulated Solution’s overall… FULL ARTICLE >>

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