Others (maintenance, textiles, carpets): - 7.5% filling volume
in 2018
This drop in production is quite relative, according to the CFA, as
the category concerns only 600,000 units in volume. In addition,
consumer turnover of products in this sub-category is somewhat low.
Miscellaneous
There was a decrease of 7.8% for a total volume filled of 178.6 million
units in 2018.
Cars & Bikes, Paints & Varnishes, Industrial & Technical:
+ 17.6% filling volume in 2018
Since 2015, this sub-category has been growing. Improved aerosol
design and proposed innovations allowed manufacturers greater
creativity. The CFA noted an increase in anti-puncture products for
cars and bikes.
Pharmacy & Veterinary: - 5.4% filling volume in 2018
This segment is traditionally strongly represented by France, said
CFA. Filling volumes depended on new product launches.
Production activities for the years 2017 and 2018 did not
include volumes of metered dose inhalers (MDIs), which the CFA
does not consider aerosol dispensers. Other European associations,
such as the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association
(BAMA) in the UK, also exclude MDI volumes from its statistics,
explained CFA. By adopting this new method of calculation, the
CFA has refined its national analyses to be consistent with other
European countries.
Food & Miscellaneous: - 88% filling volume in 2018
The CFA noted that the transfer of business abroad explains this
very sharp decline.
Outlook 2019
So far in 2019, the CFA has welcomed three new members companies:
Sidel, McBride and Emerson. This brings the total number to 59.
The CFA remains vigilant of regulatory and political events that
could impact production activity of its members. Items of note in
2019 include:
• The “EGalim”Law— Promulgated on Nov. 1, 2018, this law concerning
trade relations in the agricultural sector could impact the
production of aerosol dispensers in France this year. The Insecticides
sub-category could be directly affected (pending the publication
and the application of the decree). Indeed, it is possible that it will
be forbidden for certain biocidal products to be made available
for sale to non-professional users (do-it-your-selfers). Advertising
directly to non-professional users, as well as allowing discounts,
rebates and a reduction in prices in certain other categories of these
products will also be prohibited.
• Brexit—The UK’s exit from the European Union could generate
the transfer of filling lines in France. Spray
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