personal care
BAMA appoints Pelican Communications
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), has appointed specialist packaging agency, Pelican Communications to assist in handling its communications programme.
Aerosol industry thrives despite downturn, says BAMA
The UK aerosol sector has continued to thrive according to figures released today (11 May) by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA). It follows five consecutive years of overall growth.
Crown celebrates 125 years of innovation
In 1892, William Painter changed the trajectory of the beverage industry with the invention of the bottle cap. Throughout 2017, the company that Painter founded, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.
Let battle commence
Evert van de Weg speaks to Cees Verboom,Ardagh Group’s operations director Aerosols Europe, who provides an insight into the two-piece and three-piece can debate which shows no sign of relenting.
Patrick Heskins
An interview with Patrick Heskins, managing director of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA).
Jim Peterson
Interview with Jim Peterson, Ball Corporation’s senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Aerobal elects Frantz as president
Eric Frantz, CCL vice president operations, home and personal care North America, has been elected as president of the International organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal).
Crown Aerosols awarded SQF in US
Crown Aerosols North America has achieved Safe Quality Food Level 2 code at its Faribault, Minnesota and Alsip, Illinois plants.
Aerosols on the rise
According to figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) the UK aerosol sector has grown for the fourth year running. The annual UK filling figures show an overall increase of 3% for 2014 compared with the previous year. In total, UK producers filled 1509.7 million cans last year, with aerosols produced for both […]
New generation of coatings
PPG Industries’ packaging coatings business has announced that it will feature new generation of coatings for the protection of monobloc aerosol cans and aluminum and plastic tubes during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris, 4-5 February. PPG’s packaging coatings meet new requirements and provide higher application solids and one-component simplification, according to Robyn McMillan, […]
Lindal invests $3.5+ million in Mexican facility
Lindal Group, a leading aerosol packaging solutions provider, has positioned itself for future market growth in Mexico. The first initiative involves Lindal de Mexico, now solely owned by the Lindal Group, after the company bought out the 49 per cent held by the previous ownership. The company has also invested more than $3.5 million to […]
Aerosols: an expert overview
CanTech conducts a Q&A with Veronique Curulla, marketing director at CROWN Aerosols and Speciality Packaging Europe.
Smaller is better for Crown
Consumer preference for smaller, travel-sized packaging continues to grow in the United States. To help cosmetic and personal care brands capitalise on this opportunity, Crown Aerosol Packaging North America, offers a complete range of slim 45mm diameter aerosol containers, featuring a lean, easy-to-grip ergonomic profile with a range of decorative finishes and textures to create […]
BAMA releases annual aerosol filling figures
The UK aerosol filling figures have remained robust, figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show. Following two years of strong year on year increases, the sector has stabilised with overall growth of just 0.1 per cent. In 2013, 1466.5 million cans were filled in total within the UK compared with 1,464.7 million […]