aerosols
The growing aerosol agenda
In last month’s issue, we featured an in-depth analysis of the growing aerosol trend, and since going to press, we have been deluged with more positive stories that point towards its rise in prominence. Celebrating a wide array of newly designed aerosols, Aerobal recently held its annual World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards, which CanTech International […]
Olive oil demand boosts aerosols
The popularity of the Mediterranean diet combined with consumers seeking convenience is driving growth in aerosol-based foods, according to the Lindal Group. “Already, major brands such as Bertolli have successfully created aerosol olive oils using our Cozy model, plus oil insert,” said Philip Brand, global marketing director for Lindal Group. “Bertolli launched a three-SKU line […]
Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2014
Date: 5-6 February 2014 Location: Paris, France Web: www.aerosol-forum.com
Crown marketing director gives aerosol market insight
Lee Bradley, European marketing director, Crown aerosols Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings offers an insight into the global lubricants market and how aerosol packaging technology is contributing to its future growth. The outlook for the lubricant industry is extremely bright. According to the latest market research from Freedonia Group, 37 million metric tons […]
Lindal’s twist-lock actuator now available globally
The Sunny Lindal Group’s new twist-lock overcap-free actuator is now available globally. The Sunny actuator’s design was developed for easy actuation and high top-load resistance, for use in a wide range of personal care product applications. The actuator (pictured) is already winning the attention brand owners, and a major retail launch is “imminent” according to […]
Caps and closures maker restructures
Weener Plastic Packaging is to integrate its subsidiary Plasticum Group. Since 2012 the two companies have been owned by Lindsay Goldberg a private equity fund, based in New York, and represented in Europe by Lindsay Goldberg Vogel GmbH. The 300 employees of Plasticum produce standard caps and closures for personal care, food and home care […]
New AEROBAL president
An organisation representing manufacturers of aluminium aerosols has appointed a new president. With average growth rates of 7% since 2006 the aluminium aerosol can market is in excellent health and Giorgio Aliprandi (pictured) hopes to continue this. The president and general manager of Ball Aerocan Europe, has been elected as president of the International Organisation […]
UK aerosol filling figures up by 5%
The UK aerosol industry filling figures for 2012 have risen for the third successive year. The latest figures, released today by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show a year-on-year increase of 5% up from 1394.4 million units filled in 2011 to 1464.7 million units in 2012. The full figures will be available in the […]
Aerosol giant Unilever cuts 1m tonnes of CO2
Unilever has announced it has reduced its carbon footprint by more than a million tonnes of CO2. The company, makers of deodorants including Axe, called Lynx in the UK, Ireland Australia and New Zealand, Dove and many other products, announced the news yesterday (15 April). According to Unilever, the UK’s largest deodorant manufacturer, since 2008 […]
Aluminium aerosol can production up 5% in 2012
World production of aluminium aerosol cans almost reached the 7 billion mark a new record for the industry in 2012, according to new report. The total volume of 6.93 billion cans is a rise of 5% on 2011 and was driven by rises in Asia, North and South America as well as the Middle East […]
Aerosol recycling rates rise
The aerosol industry is claiming a new milestone in sustainability after new figures showed recycling rates were on the rise. According to a new survey, which polled 1000 adults, of the 70% of the British population who buy or use aerosols 73% are recycling the cans. The work was carried out by the British Aerosol […]
MetalMatters reaches two million households
MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s kerbside recycling improvement programme, has reached more than two million households in the UK.
March 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes features on drying technology for cans, handling and conveying and caps and closures. There is also an in-depth look at the soft drinks market.
‘Compressed’ deodorant cans launched by Unilever
Unilever, the UK’s largest deodorant manufacturer, has halved the size of aerosol cans used for some of its leading brands.