Industry News March 2017 Spray 47 The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) changed the dates of its 44th Annual Conference to Oct. 8-10 at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Napa, California. More info: waib.org The Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA) is having its annual Golf Outing on Aug. 3 at the Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ. More info: easternaerosol.com Crown Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe launched its new microsite to help brand owners experience the various design possibilities offered by metal packaging. It is available in English, French and German and highlights the company’s portfolio of tin shapes and sizes, along with a variety of decorative finishes, inks, varnishes and effects that can be used to enhance the appeal of the final package. The site allows visitors to interact with 3D renderings of all of its stock tin shapes and sizes to get a better appreciation for the package from all angles. Visitors can also search for recommended tin shapes and sizes based on the market they serve. Visit: http://sp.crowncork.com/ Tekni-Plex, a global manufacturer of innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precisioncrafted tubing solutions, is commemorating its 50th anniversary by celebrating its corporate milestones and looking toward the future. The company now has a global footprint of 29 manufacturing facilities in eight countries, including Action Technology, which manufactures aerosol and pump dispensing system components. Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) announced it will launch Discover Pack, a new area dedicated to novel suppliers, at its upcoming annual event, scheduled to take place July 9-11, 2017 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. As only 12 exhibitors will be featured, the area promises to deliver a tailored and well-rounded showcase of the latest packaging innovations—from packaging to contract manufacturing. Fisk Johnson, Chairman & CEO SC Johnson, announced a combined donation of $150 million to Cornell University. The donation will support the newly-named Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, which includes the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management, the School of Hotel Administration and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. The gift includes a $50 million challenge grant that is expected to raise an additional $150 million. Also created was the SC Johnson Scholars Program—undergraduate students chosen from the Dyson and Hotel Schools will have the opportunity to participate in various events hosted by the company, including summer internships. Safety data on hundreds of chemicals in the U.S. consumer cleaning product supply chain have been collected and are now available through the website of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative (CPISI). More than five years of work on the initiative has been finalized through exposure assessment for each of the nearly 600 ingredients on the Ingredient Inventory that are used in consumer cleaning products. In addition to developing a quantitative estimate of consumer exposure, ACI published on its website a description of each ingredient and more. Visit: www. cleaninginstitute.org/CPISI Revlon Inc. announced an organizational restructuring to focus on four distinct brands, including its namesake Revlon cosmetics brand, the hair coloring and cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden, which it purchased for $870 million last September, as well as two others focused on fragrances and portfolio brands. The company said the move will streamline and simplify the business. Eurofragance launched its new production facility in Singapore. The factory, which will involve a total investment of more than €2 million ($2.1 million), will have a production capacity of 3,000 tons of fragrance per year. The company expects that by the end of 2017 the plant will have a staff of 18 employees. Ulta Beauty announced that it implemented a holding company reorganization on Jan. 29, 2017. The primary purpose was to create a more efficient corporate structure. Business operations will not change as a result of the reorganization. Pursuant to this holding company reorganization, Ulta Beauty, Inc. will replace Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. as the publicly-traded entity. Unilever announced a new transparency initiative to provide consumers with access to additional ingredient information about its home and personal care products. The initiative goes beyond labeling requirements to provide in-depth product and ingredient information. Launching in the U.S. and Europe, the initiative includes fragrance ingredient disclosure, a What’s in our Products section on Unilever websites and enhanced fragrance allergen info.
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