EPA’s Safer Choice Program launches “Spring Cleaning” initiative
Safer Choice Labeling Program Expands Consumer Options By Chris Cathcart, President & CEO, Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) This week, EPA’s Safer Choice program kicks off a week-long “Spring Cleaning” public awareness campaign to bring attention to …
DOT publishes final Reverse Logistics Rule
The U.S. Dept. of Transporation’s (DOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently published the long awaited Reverse Logistics Final Rule, HM-253. This rulemaking will have a significant impact on many of SPRAY's readers. PHMSA …
CDC acknowledges CSPA, others for contributions to Zika relief effort
During the Zika Action Plan Summit hosted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, on April 1, officials from the CDC and CDC Foundation acknowledged several private sector organizations for donating and …
ACI Video Captures What Cleaning Products Bring to Everyday Life
ACI Video Captures What Cleaning Products Bring to Everyday Life Washington, DC, April 4, 2016 – Every day, cleaning product manufacturers and their suppliers enhance health and quality of life through products and chemistries that are …
Aerosol April Fools!
Aerosol cheese is seldom funny.... SPRAY got fooled this morning (April 1) with the following news alert. After spending a considerable amount of time in the morning trying to hunt this product and its parent company …
BAMA appoints Unilever’s Alvarez as new Chairman
Sebastian Alvarez of Unilever UK is to become the Chairman of the British Aerosol Manufacturers‘ Association (BAMA). He takes up the post on April 11, 2016, having previously held the role of Vice Chairman of …
Revlon announces Fabian Garcia as new President & CEO
Revlon, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors elected Fabian Garcia as Revlon’s President and CEO effective Apr. 15. Garcia was also appointed to serve as a member of Revlon's Board of Directors, as well …
John Abplanalp establishes Tight Lines Advisors consultancy
John Abplanalp, manufacturing industry leader and former CEO and President of Precision Valve Corporation, announced the establishment of Tight Lines Advisors, a consultancy with values-driven operational processes for business efficiency, performance, and financial growth. Tight …
Sherwin-Williams to buy Valspar for $9.3 billion
The Sherwin-Williams Co has agreed to acquire rival U.S. paint company Valspar Corp., the companies said on March 20, in an all-cash deal valued at about $9.3 billion. Sherwin-Williams will pay $113 a share, or a …
DuPont names Randy Stone as President Performance Materials
DuPont has named Randy Stone as president of its Performance Materials business effective immediately, succeeding Patrick Lindner who has resigned from the company. Stone will report to DuPont Executive Vice President Marc Doyle.