Why do spray package metals and coated metals corrode?
Hello, everyone. Three ingredients are needed for metal or coated metal corrosion: A metal or metal alloy—with or without a coating Water—either as a contaminant or as a component of your formula Ions and/or molecules that are electrochemically …
Walgreens Acquires Rite-Aid
Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Announced on Oct. 28 that it would acquire smaller drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. for $9.4 billion to widen its footprint in the U.S. and negotiate for lower drug …
Registration now open for ACI Convention & 90th Anniversary Celebration
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will kick off the celebration of its 90th anniversary at the 2016 ACI Convention, January 25-30 at the Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Representatives of ACI member companies can now …
Global aluminum aerosol can market declines slightly in first half of 2015
Following years of continuous growth, the global aluminum aerosol can market has paused for a breath. The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reported a slight decline of 1% year-on-year in production worldwide …
BAMA bestows Special Recognition Award on Nigel Jackson of SPRAYAID.
The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) has awarded its Special Recognition Award 2015 to Nigel Jackson of SPRAYAID. Patrick Heskins, Chief Executive of BAMA said: "I have known Nigel for many years, as a competitor in …
Submit products now for the Paris Aerosol & Dispensing Awards
The 10th edition of the Paris Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) will be held Feb. 3–4, 2015 at the Espace Champerret, Porte de Champerret, Paris, France. It will be held simultaneously with the 12th edition …
Aerosol Forum comes to New York
Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (ADF & PCD), the specialty trade show from Paris 12 years running, plans to bring its blend of aerosol and dispensing suppliers, beauty packaging …
EPA adopts new 70 ppb smog standard
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted a stricter smog limit that will force states to reduce emissions and bring billions in pollution-control costs to industry while improving respiratory health for millions over the …
Ball opens aluminum aerosol can plant In India
Ball Corp. opened on Oct. 1 an aluminum aerosol can plant in India, located in the northwest city of Ahmedabad. With this new plant, Ball will meet the region's increasing demand, and continue the company's …
October feature: Scents of the Season
Fragrances for home and body dominate holiday launches According to the Winter Holiday Shopping U.S. report from market research firm Mintel, Christmas clearly dominates when it comes to winter holiday spending with a high 82% of …