APEAL appoints Steve Claus as Secretary General
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has announced the appointment of Steve Claus as its new Secretary General. He brings over 20 years of expertise in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), as …
Franckhauser, Raymond win HCPA Volunteer Recognition Awards for Aerosol, Air Care Divisions
Andy Franckhauser, Procter & Gamble, won the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Volunteer Recognition Award for the Aerosol Products Division, presented at the HCPA’s 110th Annual Meeting, held Dec. 3–7, 2023 at the Marriott …
CMI promotes Scott Breen to Senior VP of Sustainability
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has promoted Scott Breen to Senior VP of Sustainability, effective January 2, 2024. Currently VP of Sustainability, Breen heads the association’s sustainability and recycling efforts; upon his promotion, he will lead …
Texen opens new U.S. office
The Texen Group, a global luxury and beauty packaging manufacturer headquartered in France, has announced its expansion to the North America market with a new office in Los Angeles, CA. The company has had a …
Berlin Packaging acquires Nest-Filler
Berlin Packaging has announced it is expanding to South Korea with its acquisition of Nest-Filler PKG, a packaging supplier focused on beauty and cosmetic products. Established in 2003 by Steve Shim and located near Seoul, South …
Global regulatory report
We are seeing plenty of regulatory changes around the world, with a growing focus on reducing pollution and ensuring a healthy environment. There are several important regulatory initiatives that are happening in key jurisdictions. “Zero draft” …
Advocating for the use of PCR in plastic aerosol containers
By Nicholas Georges, HCPA Senior VP, Scientific & International Affairs with the HCPA Aerosol Products Division Plastic Aerosol PCR Task Force i Sustainability has become an integral part of every business and companies have been exploring …
Regulatory Issues
At the Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) meeting in October, Industry received updates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) concerning ongoing activities. EPA AIM ACT As reported in the …
Spray package corrosion barriers
Part 3 Hello, everyone. This month, we’ll complete the three-part series begun in (part 1, October), (part 2, November) with a discussion on how coating glass transition temperature (Tg) changes when formula ingredients permeate coatings, as …
American Spraytech acquires New Jersey facility
American Spraytech recently acquired an aerosol facility in Branchburg, NJ—five miles from its headquarters. It was previously occupied by Falcon Safety Products. The aerosol filler noted that the facility has the potential to add an …