Aerosol Europe is the leading trade publication for the international aerosol industry. Aerosol Europe reaches readers in more than 70 countries worldwide with a monthly distribution of close to 5,000 copies. Aerosol Europe is written by experts for experts. The entire range of topics relating to the industry is covered, supplemented by technical articles, company profiles and interviews with leading industry personalities.

Alucan is a Spanish company that specialises in the manufacturing of aerosol cans and aluminium bottles for different markets: cosmetics, food, pharma, technical, beverages and sports. We offer great flexibility in the production of cans and bottles, for capacities ranging from 150ml to 1L. Our production lines provide for the manufacturing of cans with a diameter ranging from 45mm to 80mm. Our raw materials and manufacturing processes are subject to the strictest quality controls. Our inner varnishes are FDA certified for food use and do not contain any bisphenol A (BPA free) at the request of clients. Our highly qualified, motivated team works closely with our clients to develop specific, customized projects.
We have great experience of the food markets and make aerosol cans and bottles to package: fresh cream, olive oil, wine, spirits, etc. We are present in countries that demand very high quality like Europe, Japan and the United States.

We are also very present on the market for technical products like: extinguishers, lubricants for the automotive industry, herbicides, penetrating oil, anti-puncture products, deodorants, etc.
We are continuing to develop specific cans for cosmetics, with screw necks for various diameters like the 500ml can for the Occitane lavender bath foam or the Monti-Bello thermal spray.

Thanks to innovations based on deep technology and application field knowledge, Aptar beauty + home is the global leader in dispensing systems. From our versatile range, we are able to offer aerosol solutions reflecting the latest formulation and design trends in order to create a multi sensorial experience for the consumer.
For every application field, we provide a unique variety of aerosol actuators and many insert options to meet the required characteristics. Complemented by our strong laboratory knowledge and experience with sophisticated formulations, Aptar beauty + home is your premier partner.
Aptar beauty + home is part of the Aptargroup family of companies, along with Aptar Food + Beverage and Aptar Pharma. We create innovative dispensing systems for fragrance, cosmetic, personal care and household product marketers. With a wide range of dispensing solutions and broad geographic presence, we help our customers stay ahead of the ever-changing demands of consumers around the globe.
We know you want your consumers to feel confident using your products. We want you to feel that same confidence in all your experiences working with our personal care market team. Our deep understanding of personal care and home care product application fields and our innovative approach to dispensing needs combine to help you to meet your consumers' needs!

Ardagh Group is a leading packaging business operating 91 facilities in metal, aluminium, glass and technology across 25 countries. Ardagh employs 15,000 people, produces in the region of 26 billion containers a year and holds number 1 or 2 positions in all the served markets worldwide. Ardagh Group has global sales in excess of Euro 3.5 billion.
Whether it is hairspray, air freshener, whipped cream or chemical spray, you will come across Ardagh's aerosols in everyday life. With an unrivalled footprint, Ardagh is Europe's market leader in steel aerosol cans, offering the full range of products and services: a full product range of standard aerosol cans varying from 100 ml to 750ml; shaping technology, customizing shapes to suit individual needs; high quality, full colour print possibilities for large volumes or small batches; embossing, de-bossing or beading techniques to highlight elements that add the finishing touch.
Ardagh Group also manufactures technically advanced aluminium containers supplying aerosols and bottles to a wide variety of industries including cosmetics, pharma, food and beverages. The state-of-the-art facilities have a total annual capacity of over 900 million containers and serve a series of global brands including L'Oreal, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Dove, Pantene and Nivea.
Ardagh offers the vastest range on the aluminium aerosol market covering all the standard sizes and offering multiple possibilities for personalization. With customizing through full body shaping, HD graphic designs, we can meet all leading brand owners' demands. Monobloc aluminium aerosols offer superior performance and protection as well as unrivalled convenience.
Our packaging materials have the highest recycling rates in the world and are infinitely recyclable.

Ball Aerocan is a European leader in aluminium aerosol can manufacturing. We propose a large range of products in terms of sizes, contents and shapes, and our 3 plants spread over Europe provide production capacity adapted to all markets: from small size to mass market, and from standard to specific, with, in particular, a Pharma division dedicated to medical applications. Our integrated raw material production of aluminium slugs provides for totally secure supply and quality control, which represents an additional strength.
Combining the strengths and know-how of Ball - one of the world's leading metal packaging companies - with Aerocan's aerosol market expertise, Ball Aerocan is a first choice supplier for all major aerosol makers.
In 2011, Ball Aerocan launched several original and successful shaped cans: for example, the deep embossed can developed for G. Bellini was declared "can of the year" by the Canmaker magazine.
Top, state of the art manufacturing capability and a reference development team make all innovation tools currently available at Ball Aerocan. Many more projects are in the pipeline to once again bring innovation to products, processes and raw materials; we expect to announce much news by 2013 and look forward to meeting you at the next Aerosol & Dispensing Forum edition to discover these new innovations!
Contact us: contact@aerocan.eu.

As production line speeds increase, traditional techniques for detecting leaking aerosol cans become impractical. In the past, for low-speed lines (< 100 cans/minute), leaks were detected by operators monitoring for bubbles escaping from cans in large, costly-to-operate water baths. For medium and high speed lines, alternative techniques have been used i.e. Acoustic, Flame ionisation detection (FID) and Pressure monitoring systems, not without their issues, Acoustic sensors are sensitive to background noise in the factory. Pressure monitoring systems are large, costly, rotary, multi head systems. FID systems place a flame in the zone requiring extensive safety measures to be implemented in order to ensure safe operation, and additionally require continual calibration using hydrogen gas.
Cascade Technologies have developed a range of integrated on-line Leak Detection systems (CT2211) capable of detecting and rejecting leaking aerosol cans on production lines up to 500 cans/minute (cpm). The CT2211 system provides 100% leak testing of the can by sampling air from around the full height of the can using an air sampling arch fitted to the production line. The system is contactless, thereby ensuring there is no product damage.
Cascade offers four Leak Detection system variants, Bronze (up to 90 cpm), Silver (up to 140 cpm), Gold (up to 220 cpm) and Platinum (up to 500 cpm). By offering four variants, our customers can cost-effectively implement on-line Leak Detection systems in accordance with their line speed requirements. With a minimal footprint (less than 1 meter of free line length), the CT2211 system can be easily installed in both new and existing production lines.

French Aerosol Association.

An original concept, 55 members: Suppliers of packaging and propellants, research laboratories, contract fillers, marketers of aerosol products, engineering and logistics, aerosol recycling.

Our role:
-  Promote the aerosol industry.
-  Participation in aerosol regulations.
-  Inform our members.
-  Training by aerosol industry professionals: twice a year- 3 days- June and October.
-  Inform and educate users.

Clayton sells valves within a niche segment of the aerosol market. We deal mainly with viscous and foaming products in the area of food and industrial type products. Throughout our 66 year history, we have been involved in all facets of aerosols as component supplier (valves, covers, accessories, dispensing systems, etc.), marketer (Clayton was the inventor of disposable whipped topping in the USA, licensed the product to be filled by dairies around the USA and did the national marketing), formulator, and filler. As a result, we are well versed in all aspects of aerosol products. This superior experience and knowledge compared with other suppliers in these niche markets allows Clayton to provide the highest level of service, support and quality to our customers.
In 2011, Clayton was granted a patent in the USA, Europe and China for its non-sticking valve technology used on single component, moisture cured, polyurethane foam.

Colep, a RAR Group company, is a leading European and Brazilian manufacturer of cosmetics, personal care, beauty, homecare and healthcare products, a global leader in aerosol and liquid manufacturing and a major supplier in tinplate and plastic packaging. With a turnover of 543 million euro, Colep employs around 3,600 people in Germany, Poland, Portugal, Spain, the UK and Brazil.
Colep is one of the most important producers of tinplate aerosols in Europe, and the Iberian leader of tinplate general line packaging. With nine factory sites spanning Europe and Brazil, it specialises in aerosol filling, liquids filling, packaging and co-packing solutions.
Working with multinational brand owners, Colep is able to deliver efficient outsourcing solutions, from concept to delivery. Colep is able to fulfil customer needs using its manufacturing and packaging expertise, together with market-leading technology and innovation.

Peter Ingelse, Managing Director, Consumer Products Division gave a presentation in 2013 on cosmetic applications for aerosols, using the aerosol to add unique functionality and create further value for brands and reshape the growing sector.

CosMed is specialized in the development, precision manufacturing, finishing and sales of plastic components and systems for the cosmetics, medical and food industry. By developing new and innovative plastic products, our "Technical Solution" section plays a significant role, thereby shaping the future of our company.
We offer our customers the whole value-added chain of production, starting with design and appropriate item development, followed by mold making, production, assembly and global logistics.
Our core competence is injection molding of precision parts on more than 50 machines from 150 kN to 5000 kN / in a single- and two-component injection molding process (2-shot-molding). To maintain this competence, we always strive to be up-to-date on the latest developments in technology and industry.
As a service consistent with our core competence injection molding, we offer our customers our own mold making department with a high degree of precision and flexibility.
A further way to meet your requirements consists in producing your products under controlled hygienic conditions in an ISO 7 clean room.
Your partner for design, development, Rapid Prototyping und Re-Engineering.
Our engineers will support you in the development of your idea within a highly skilled, specialised team with long-standing know-how. They provide the customer interface, comply with technical requirements and deadlines.

Coster Group production consists essentially in the following product lines : aerosol valves and bag on valves, spray pumps & dispensers, spraycaps & special actuators, machine & lines for aerosol and liquid products filling. This gives Coster a global expertise from dispensing packaging conception and manufacturing to their use on filling machines.
Coster has been operating in Europe for more than 45 years with its own commercial distribution and production units and 15 subsidiaries in France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, the U.K., Argentina, India, Malaysia, Singapore, the U.S.A. - Coster Group employs 850 people. Coster products are also manufactured and distributed through licensees in Iran and Turkey. Through the subsidiaries, licensees, agents and export sales office, Coster is present throughout the world.
Significant investments are constantly dedicated to modernization of the means of production, automation and quality improvements. Notable investments are also dedicated to new products, enhancement of equipment in the laboratories and the construction of new molds. Coster thus provides high-quality products covering a full range of applications.
Our main customers are multinational in the Cosmetics and household fields : Unilever, L'Oréal, Henkel Schwartzkopf, P&G, Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser, etc. who also rely on Coster to develop their custom designed actuators, where Coster is a leader on the market.
For example, some new products were launched in 2011 such as valves & "on/off" actuators for L'Oréal Déo Minéral or Unilever Rexona, and new standard actuators such as "Crystal", designed to reduce the consumption of plastic material, as there is no need for a protecting cap, and the activating zone is protected by an unbreakable seal.
New "Sféra" actuators for shaving foam & gel, or "Hydra" for insecticides and household products have also been successful.
Coster also developed in 2011 its male and female BOVs for 1 inch and 20 mm as well as a new low profile perfumery pump (CPR) or snap-on (Easyfit).
Coster is growing in the pharmaceutical market. Metering valves for MDI's and nasal spray actuators are now produced in an ISO 8 clean room with qualified staff and it obtained an ISO 15378 certificate. The Machinery Division also manufactures filling lines for MDI's.

With ultra-modern filling equipment (6 aerosol lines of which 3 Pamasol Double Macromat ; 2 Back on valve aerosol lines of which 1 Pamasol Double Macromat ; 1 aerosol line for Nitrogen in a clean room classified ISO 7, with white room possibilities), Elysée Cosmétiques offers you a wide range of services in full filling for cosmetic aerosols (aluminium & tin plate - all sizes from 25 ml to 400 ml) :
deodorants (with alcohol and antiperspirant), hairspray, hair mousse, shaving foam, shower foam and various body care products, room spray, water spray, sun protection, bag on valve products: shaving gel, shower gel, tooth gel, etc.
Our customers: Carrefour, Scamark, Auchan in the private label category and Unhycos, Lea Nature, Laboratoires Laurence Dumont for national brands, etc., who appreciate our competence and flexibility.
Our know-how and our strength are mainly based on:
•  Our intensive research and development
•  Our marketing surveys and market watch in order constantly to offer "market-adapted" formulations
•  Our constant quality and security (ISO 9001 version 2008 - SEVESO 2 classification)
•  Our efficient supply chain, production organization
•  Our huge storage capacities (8200 places, partly protected with a fire protection foam system)
•  Our factory is ideally located in the East of France, in the heart of Western Europe close to Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg.
The company easily gained an ECOCERT accreditation in July 2010. With a capacity of 150 million units per year (based on 3 shifts), we are able to offer "tailor-made" full filling services in addition to contract-filling possibilities, that is, for both industrial and smaller series. We will be attending the Aerosol Forum in 2013 and will be happy to welcome you at our booth to study your needs.

A 4^th generation family enterprise, Envases Group offers a wide range of aluminium cans and bottles for the perfume, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, aromatherapy and food sectors. Two modern plants in Europe (ISO), 60 years' experience, personalised service and constant investment in new technologies have turned the leading names in the aforementioned fields into loyal customers.
Specialists in custom manufacturing and high added value products, we are particularly present in the luxury sector and premium ranges. Our exclusive differentiation solutions have cemented our historic partnerships with the major global groups, leaders in mass market retail.
In 2011, we developed our distribution network in new countries, made numerous product ranges with our patented debossing technology, and obtained new, special finishings on aluminium bottles. Other major innovations will be presented in 2012, but for the time being, they remain confidential.

Frike Aerosol AG, a subsidiary of the Frike Group, has invested in further additional capacities in the past two years. In the summer of 2010, additional Pamasol aerosol filling lines were installed in the lower part of the building in Näfels / Switzerland. In addition to a double-run Macromat by Pamasol, two combined automatic mounting tools for spray heads and protective caps were integrated into the existing filling lines; these were tested successfully earlier on as prototypes at Frike Aerosol.
Progressive technical solutions such as bag-on-valve systems, products based on nanotechnology, new developments in the area of food and cosmetics such as crackling spray and shaving gels, as well as a new sealing spray, Easy Seal, for tire repair, demonstrate the company's great expertise and engagement.
As an established contract manufacturer with 6 locations in Switzerland in different business units - Pharma, Cosmetics, Powder, Chemicals, Aerosols and Food, the Frike Group can offer a wide range of product developments and innovation with great technical expertise, a well-trained team and an excellent network of customers, suppliers, authorities and associations.
The Frike Group, which employs approximately 170 employees, has sales of CHF 52 mio.

GFV Verschlusstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in D-72275 Alpirsbach-Peterzell, is known throughout Europe as a high-capacity, qualified manufacturer with an extensive product range of aerosol caps, closures, cartridges and accessories, cans and goblets as well as special, customized products.
The advantages of a perfectly equipped and very efficient own development department and tool shop include professional, prompt production of new standard- and customized items - covering the full process chain, from the prototype to the final product - a particular strength of GFV Verschlusstechnik.
Our main clients: Wilkinson, Fareva Group, Colep, Motip Dupli.
In 2011, the new UNISOL product family: One-piece spray cap - Actuator for Gel - Actuator for Foam aerosol caps with 2mm / 57mm and 65mm diameters are a great achievement.

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered and packaging materials, and specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The company's three industry-leading business segments are:

•  Grace Catalysts Technologies
•  Grace Materials Technologies
•  Grace Construction Products

Grace provides innovative products, technologies and services that enhance quality of life. Grace employs approximately 6,000 people in over 40 countries and had 2011 net sales of $3.2 billion.

Graham Packaging is running a R&D program to develop a plastic aerosol packaging. Such packaging has many advantages:
•  Rust Free
•  Sustainable
•  High burst pressure resistance
•  Clear & Lightweight
•  Comparable performance to metal & aluminium containers
•  Compatible with industry standard valve
•  Inside and outside crimp program
Graham Packaging is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of custom blow-molded rigid plastic containers. Graham's value-added, blow-molded, rigid plastic containers are made primarily from HDPE and PET. For nearly 50 years, Graham has made widely acclaimed technological advancements, provided unprecedented client service and developed significant major innovations in the rigid plastics packaging industry. Through our manufacturing technologies, we create custom packaging that successfully meets the most demanding filling and performance requirements while positioning our customers ahead of their competition.
Graham Packaging is committed to optimally serving its customers. That is why Graham Packaging began operating on-site manufacturing facilities with many of its partners. In fact, a third of Graham Packaging facilities are located on-site with customers. This fosters close, long-term working relationships, just-in-time inventory management, streamlined process management, and reduced logistics costs. Graham Packaging significantly improved productivity on behalf of customers since we began operating on-site.
With world-class talent, Graham Packaging delivers packaging that differentiates and adds value to its customers' brands.
Graham employs a team of over 8,200 individuals, with 97 plants in 15 countries across North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

Massilly group, established in 1911, specializes in the manufacturing of small and large metal packagings, ranging from food cans to EuroTwist and EuroCap caps, buckets, decorated tin boxes and aerosol cans. Massilly is also involved in bringing its customers services such as automatic capping machines.
Grumetal, part of Massilly, specializes in tin plate aerosol cans. The production facility is located in Spain, a few minutes from Zaragoza, between Barcelona and Madrid. Grumetal complies with all quality and safety standards: it is certified ISO 9001 and its products are in compliance with FEA norms. Quality, technology, innovation and flexibility are the main proposed advantages. Grumetal produces all aerosol components: domes and bottoms for diameters from O45, O49, O52, O57 and O65, from 100 ml up to 1000 ml, necked-in or straights, printed or not, internal coated or not etc.
Grumetal supplies all aerosol markets:
• Household, textiles, insect repellent, air freshener, etc.
• Personal Care, shaving foam, etc.
• Industrial and technical markets: paints, automobiles care products, etc.
Grumetal supplies the vast majority of large retailers: Carrefour, Auchan through contract fillers.

Your contact at Grumetal: Jbarde@grumetal.es

Through its membership in the Total Group, Hutchinson has a strong financial basis. Hutchinson comprises 27,000 people, 117 plants in 26 countries.
Recognized knowledge in aerosol and pump sealing for over 40 years.
A world-renowned Research Center for elastomers.
Areas of expertise varied enough to be duplicated.
In the aerosol field, we supply all major pump and valve manufacturers in the world.
We are currently preparing the presentation of a dynamic inflatable piston for aerosols that guarantees a total separation between the packaged product and the propellant.

The 2012 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum is a great success with a growing number of visitors. Our Fine Chemical department presented its range of NOVASPRAYTM aerosol propellant (available pure or blended) : propane, isobutene, n-butane, n-pentane, isopentane/isobutene, isopentane, n-butane /propane, cyclopentane, n-butane/isobutene, isobutene/propane, n-butane/isobutene/propane, 1-butene /propylene, 1-butene, propylene, HFC 134a, HFC 134a/DME, HFC 134a/HFC152a, HFC 134a /HFC 245fa, HFO 1234ze, dimethylether (DME), HFC 152a, HFC 227ea, HFC 245fa, HFC 365mfc.These products are available in a wide range of packaging:
• Bulk: up to 20 tons
• Containers: 930 and 2,350 liters
• Drums: 217 liters
• Cylinders: 26 and 88 liters
• Samples: 1 liter
Our cylinders are fitted with a double-phase valve. This new "membrane" technology limits the risk of leak and allows a gas or liquid phase outlet. Furthermore, through our "waste" department, we offer the following services:
• Collection of end of life packaging
• Recovery of unused or contaminated products
• Unloading of refrigeration installations.

Favaron family run companies have a long term experience both in plastic and rubber injection molding. So many years spent between our molding machines from 35 tons up to 400 tons allow our technicians to better understand the needs of our Customers.
How we work:
We work closely with our customers to understand correctly the design intent and functional objectives of their product. Starting from the simple idea, we work on the product design and engineering together with our customers, cooperate with the mouldmakers, manufacture the finished product and assist our customer in its follow-up. We also manufacture some custom products, exclusively for those companies who want exclusive design and colours We guarantee the closest reserve on our customers’ projects.
Favaron group is conspicuous not only for its inclination to innovate, but also for our willingness in listening to our Customers’ requirements and supporting them in the development of new effective products. This is why Favaron was awarded by its Customers and Suppliers with the “2011 Premio per l’Innovazione Amici della ZIP” (Z.I.P. acronym of Padua Industrial Area) and in November 2012 by the Padua Chamber of Commerce with the “ Premio del Lavoro e del Progresso Economico”.

Leading Edge Labels & Packaging are market leaders in aerosol labelling, offering high quality UV-Flexo printed ROSO (Roll On Shrink On) labels and shrink sleeves to the aerosol industry. Our strengths revolve around a 'can do' attitude and a flexible, pro-active approach to new product development. We are able to offer the latest technologies in ink and varnish effects, silk-screen and printed holographic designs. An in-house 24-hour artwork and repro facility enables us to take a concept from scratch and quickly develop an exciting print solution.

"Leading Edge Labels & Packaging - leading the way through innovation"

Lindal Group provides the core technique and the "on top" design for over 2 billion aerosols per year. Established in 1959 and a source of ongoing innovation, Lindal has become one of the global market leaders in aerosol technology. Our products range from clean-room produced asthma inhalers to silicone dispensing systems and premium deodorant actuators. Based in Europe, we serve our customers all over the world from our plants in the USA, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
In 2011, we increased our business in the Americas by more than 15%. This year, we have decided to concentrate on PU-valves and accessories. Also Lindal was able to acquire Altachem, a company specialized in PU-Valves. It is a great opportunity for a huge range of market applications.

Lindal - Your innovation partner

Mall + Herlan is the world market leader in Monoblock Aerosol Can and Aluminum tube machinery. Mall + Herlan has more than a century of experience in making metal containers. The company is the only supplier of complete lines for manufacturing Impact Extrusion (IE) and Draw and Wall Ironing (DWI) monoblock aerosol cans and Aluminum bottles.
Just recently, Mall + Herlan presented the world's first steel monoblock aerosol can made with the new MH Hi-Flex™ DWI line.
Mall + Herlan supplies turnkey manufacturing lines from A to Z. Customers are successful aerosol can, bottle and tube manufacturers. Mall + Herlan's job starts with a customer-specific cost analysis and continues with a comparison of the different options to manufacture a specific container.
Mall + Herlan is able to support the discussion between can makers and brand owners to get the best result for the supply chain. The company has partnerships with can makers as well as brand owners to create new packaging and the machines and toolings needed to make this new packaging.
Mall + Herlan is growing fast and growing with its customers. This growth is in all regions of the world, new market segments and new technologies.

MWV is a global company which uses an insight-driven understanding of customer needs bolstered by an Open Innovation platform as a way to drive packaging innovation in the beauty and personal care, fragrance, and home and garden industries.
MWV Beauty & Personal Care supplies the most prestigious brands in the market, catering to their needs in terms of quality, service and customization. Top customers include Chanel, Puig, Interparfums for Fragrance, as well as groups such as P&G and Unilever for Cosmetics and Personal Care, and L'Oréal and Avon for Folding Cartons.
MWV Home & Garden holds a considerable share of the global market for dispensing solutions and is the world's largest supplier of trigger sprayers for surface cleaning. Top customers include P&G, Clorox, Colgate Palmolive, SC Johnson and Scotts.
MWV Beauty & Personal Care was joined by MWV Home & Garden at PCD and the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum, showing a range of products that serve both industries at our booth C14 - 16.
Paul France, MWV Vice President of Open Innovation (OI), gave an address at the PCD Congress on Open Innovation, a key innovation strategy for growth at MWV. Paul explained how counting on in-house innovation capabilities alone is unsustainable in today's global and rapidly changing markets. OI is about collaborating with
anyone, anywhere, to accelerate innovation and deliver growth goals. OI not only extends the knowledge and expert network but also drives engagement and dialogue with customers on their needs and wants. OI creates a competitive advantage for partnerships where the B-2-C companies open up their "What is Needed" insights, just as B-2-B companies (the suppliers) open up their "What is Possible" innovation toolbox.

Nussbaum-Group is a family-owned company with 3 plants for aluminium cans and 1 plant for aluminium tubes. We are strongly focused on service and flexibility, based on customer feedback. We are viewed as experts in printing and decoration. We focus on middle-sized customers and selected multi-nationals. NussbaumDeco+, a revolutionary in-line decoration process, provides for conventional printing technology like offset-, flexo-, rotogravure- or screen-printing in CMYK including spot colours and cold foil on flexible tubes and aluminium cans.
This decoration opens up new, unlimited possibilities to enhance and strengthen the appearance of your products. The entire printing is covered by a glossy varnish, avoiding damage and scratches during handling and transport. Small lot-sizes offer excellent opportunities for niche-products in addition to bigger run-sizes.

PackSys Global - Advanced Packaging Technologies
PackSys Global - part of the Brückner Group - is one of the world's leading technology companies for packaging equipment.
PackSys Global offers a full range of machines and complete lines for aluminum monobloc can and tubes, metal and plastic closures, can shaping equipment as well as laminate and cosmetic tubes. Using state-of-the-art technology, we produce innovative, integrated, user-friendly and reliable components and systems for the packaging industry, taking into account economic and ecological aspects. Our machines enable customers to optimize their performance and to increase productivity in a sustainable way for their specific market.
PackSys Global - excellence in packaging equipment solutions
Aluminum can lines
PSG offers complete turnkey lines for monobloc aluminum aerosol cans and bottles. Our high quality equipment, including trimming/brushing machines, internal coating machines and a complete decoration plant including 9-color offset printing equipment, draw on the company's 35 year history in tube and can decoration technology. All equipment, including accumulators and ovens, are designed and assembled in-house at our spacious production and design facility in Thailand. 2011 saw the successful installation of the first 200 cpm-line in Asia.
Aluminum tube lines
PSG offers complete production lines for collapsible aluminium tubes and is presently the only company that makes all its machines in line, in-house, except for the extrusion press. This gives our customers complete confidence in having one point of contact for all their needs. PSG has delivered lines to all markets across the world and has special know-how in clean room installations for pharmaceutical tube production, in particular for the Japanese market.

Plasticum Group is a leading European manufacturer and designer of innovative plastic packaging solutions. Our high-quality products and operationally excellent processes are cost-effective and sustainable. We offer customised and standard Caps, Closures and Clubes for the Personal Care, Food and Home Care markets. It is our ambition to be the most innovative and cost-effective manufacturer of high volume products. We strive for fast growth with long term customer relationships.
Aerosol spray cap "Jill" was launched at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum. This elegant cap has a horizontal spray and has been especially designed for female cosmetic applications, such as deodorants and hair sprays. Jill is fitted with Plasticum's patented Integrated Spray technology. The first launch in the series has a diameter of 52 mm.
"Sustainability" was (and still is) one of the major topics in 2011. Plasticum has taken measures to reduce our own carbon footprint and we help customers to reduce theirs by offering sustainable solutions. Our final goal is to be environmentally friendly throughout the whole value chain. The incremental goals include an 85% reduction of our own carbon footprint by 2015. Some of our measures for product and process sustainability can be found on our new website: http://www.plasticumgroup.com/sustainable/
To help customers achieve their demanding targets, four corporate values prevail in our strategy: customer driven, cost-effective, innovative and sustainable. Plasticum's aerosol spray caps and actuators with our patented "Integrated Spray Technology" are a good example. More examples and information about these four values can be found on our new website.

We are a leading global producer of coatings, with manufacturing operations, R&D laboratories and sales centres in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australasia and the Americas. We supply the packaging industry with a full range of coatings, inks, compounds and pre-treatment solutions for the beverage, food, cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets, as well as the paint and chemical industries.
Our solutions are for virtually every end-use: Beer & Beverage cans and ends - Food cans & ends - Three piece & aluminium aerosols - Plastic & aluminium tubes - Promotional tins - Paint cans & drums - Caps and closures - Peelable ends.
For more than 40 years, we have driven the research & development of innovative, high performance coatings for monobloc aerosol containers, aluminium tubes and plastic tubes, deploying in all regions of the world our strong historical know-how, which originated in Germany. Staying ahead of regulatory changes, we provide sustainable, high-performance, pioneering solutions for our customers through our new Innovel™ range of advanced coatings.
Our longstanding leadership in this market allows us to provide our customers with a full range of high quality products, known around the world as industry standards:
• Our internal Hoba™ brand of high performance coatings for all pack ranges, approved at all major fillers
• Our external Hoba™ brand of easy-to-apply decorative basecoats & overprint varnishes
• Our vast iSense™ range of novelty decorative coatings, used extensively to enhance design features of monobloc cans and tubes
Supplying coatings is just part of our mission. We also focus on providing our customers with thorough, responsive technical support at all times.

Precision is the world leader in the manufacturing of valves and actuators for aerosols.
Our key strengths reside in our expertise of the process from A to Z (stamping of tinplate and aluminum cups, injection of components, final assembly), our worldwide implementation (presence in 17 countries, all five continents), our centers of development and our technical Teams (at laboratories and on filling lines).
We have a very wide and unique customer portfolio, ranging from Multinationals to local leading brand owners, contract fillers and entrepreneurs positioned on niche markets. For Precision, there are no small "customers"; there are Customers, who all deserve the same services and technical supports because the valve is an essential element of the aerosol packaging, in terms of both safety and quality of spray.
In that regard, Precision has launched a new insert that provides remarkable results in compressed gas deodorant spraying.
We are looking towards personalized actuators for customers in quest of differentiation on niche markets.

Sarten is a leading tin aerosol manufacturer in Turkey. Over 41 years of experience, we produce tin aerosol cans for chemical, technical, cosmetics and food sector. With the capacity of 600 million tin cans in a year, each of our lines focused on specific diameters such as 45, 49, 52, 57 and 65. Our tin aerosol product specifications are made in conformity with quality standards used everywhere in the world. With the basic material tin, aerosols are produced with electrolytical coating and developed CTP printing techniques.

As the technological and global market leader in metal forming, Schuler supplies machines, production lines, dies, process know-how and services for the entire metalworking industry. The company employs around 5,200 people and is represented by its own facilities and sales offices in 40 nations. For the metal packaging industry, Schuler supplies cupping systems and impact extrusion presses. With new products for this branch, a significantly growth for the next years is expected. In fiscal year 2010/11 (ending Sep. 30), Schuler posted sales of € 958.5 million with an Ebitda margin of 8.8 %.
Schuler's new Icon V-Drive: A promising start
Schuler has developed a vertical bodymaker, the "Icon V-Drive", which combines a cupper and bodymaker by using the D&I or DWI-Technology. So far, several thousand aerosol cans have been produced. Compared to conventionally extruded aerosol cans, the weight could be reduced by almost 40 percent Technically, it can also be retrofitted to existing aerosol can and bottle lines - whether they are made from aluminum alloy or tin sheet. The machine is fed with discs provided by raw material suppliers and Service Centers, but customers can also produce them themselves. As there is no coil handling, neither storage nor waste logistics are needed. The technology offers a sustainable and flexible solution that also suits smaller lots and smaller enterprises perfectly.
Schuler's new X-150S - high performance impact extrusion press:
the newly developed X-150S is equipped with a hydrostatic slide guiding system which offers high precision and high speed performance. The fastest impact extrusion press (150t) for manufacturing aerosol cans can be operated at a speed of 300 spm for product diameters up to 45 mm and lengths of 230 mm. The new press has been installed recently at one of the leading aerosol manufacturers in Europe.

At Sete we rely on more than 80 years of experience making tubes, in a swift and efficient manner, thus helping you satisfy your requirements. We are a medium size company, 82 people working 24 hours /day, 5 days /week.
We have 6 production lines: 3 for rigid tubes and aerosols and 3 for collapsible tubes. We are flexible in doing our job, but rigid in terms of quality, which earned us the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 certification.
Our work is oriented toward fulfilling your demands, by putting all our resources at your disposal and giving you the service you deserve.
We manufacture aerosol cans from 22mm to 40 mm, rigid tubes from 19 mm to 37.5 mm and collapsible tubes from 16 mm to 40 mm. Our company is developing new products every year to meet the needs of our customers.
Our main customers are: Pfizer Laboratories, L'Occitane en Provence, The Mentholatum Company, Estee Lauder, etc. and more than 100 customers in over 20 countries.
We export our tubes worldwide:
- Europe (France, U.K., Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Germany and Poland),
- America (Usa, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Honduras),
- Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Cameroon),
- Asia (Lebanon).

Sleever International, a specialist in shrink sleeve decoration for the fragrance and cosmetics markets, introduces SLEEVER AEROSOL, a new decorating solution that answers market demand. This solution is the result of a new film technology and new printing capabilities.
Sleever International has developed a new white opaque film for unprinted or white aluminum aerosols in simple or complex shapes. With Sleever's Helioflex technology, which combines rotogravure and flexography, aerosol cans now have access to sophisticated texts and images with printing of up to 10 colors, and use of special effects like metallization or texture.
With Sleever Aerosol, a new technical solution becomes accessible without the need for a separate insert, as Braille printing and multiple page instruction booklets can now be included on the sleeve. With Sleever Aerosol, simplify your supply chain, eliminate your safety stocks, increase your flexibility and take advantage of late differentiation.

Technopack is an engineering company that serves manufacturing industries in the metal packaging field, designing and supplying top quality machines and turn-key automatic lines for aerosol monobloc cans, beverage bottles, and aluminum collapsible tube production. We are able to offer advanced production know-how, skilled training and efficient after-sale service worldwide.
All our machines, before being launched onto the market, are assembled, operated and thoroughly tested under production conditions in our factory.
The most important achievements in year 2011 are: Martinenghi Leak & Pressure tester for aerosol cans. This machine is the solution for the most demanding customers who want to prevent pin holes in monobloc cans, a critical problem; the market has shaped the development of more complex forms, while strong competition has led to an increase in production speed in addition to a reduction in the wall thickness of the cans, in order to save raw materials. The LX12 machine has been sold in many countries.
IMF Engineering Hybrid Polymerization Oven: thanks to this new technology for polymerization ovens, a double heating system is employed: gas for quick reactivity, electricity for efficiency and stability controlled by software that optimizes the switch from gas to electricity. The advantages are: energy saving, reduction of CO₂.
Martinenghi Internal Lacquering Machine mod. VX9, for powder coating the inside surface of aluminium aerosol cans:
This new technology applied on our benchmark Inside Coating Machine will bring a lot of advantages such as: less compressed air needed in the spraying process, reduced overspray problems, reduced staying time in the polymerization oven, no solvent in the atmosphere.

Vision competence all along the line
TEMA, an affiliated company of the Mühlbauer AG, is a global supplier of one-stop, turnkey inspection solutions for industrial applications. Aerosol cans are always in the focus. TEMA provides solutions all along the production chain: systems for semi-finished materials such as web, slugs, and sheets, finished products like containers, tubes, and cans and finally for inspecting the decoration.
TEMA’s inspection solutions, based on long-term experience and fresh innovation potential, include construction, manufacturing, implementation, support, training, and service. Lighting units and inspection software are company designed to accomplish tasks far beyond ordinary requirements – at an excellent price-performance ratio.
Integrated into the customer’s manufacturing process TEMA vision ensures an efficient and smooth interaction with the production equipment. The adaptation to customer’s data management systems enables full information on the workflow, the inspection process and quality verification. TEMA provides local support worldwide to ensure short reaction times and cost-efficient on-site interventions.
TEMA is the vision expert at your side.

Tiger Coatings is an innovative, market leader in powder coating manufacturing. Tiger operates as a medium-sized, global company and works in close partnerships with innovative customers and raw material suppliers worldwide.
In 2011, a development partnership between Beiersdorf and Tubex produced the first fully approved interior powder coatings for aerosol cans, heralding its successful market entry in can coatings. Interior powder can coatings for aerosol cans were introduced to the audience. The environmentally- friendly advantages were pointed out and explained in an independent CO₂ footprint study. The objective is to make the cans & tubes coating industry aware of these successfully implemented powder coating solutions and to offer support in further materializing the benefits of this new technology. Tiger is also developing new interior powder can coatings such as BPA free powders.

For more than 60 years, Tubex has been one of the leading manufacturers in the packaging industry. Tubex is the premier packaging specialist in aluminium aerosol cans, aluminium tubes and plastic tubes for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and technical industry. With two plants in Germany, one in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, China and Brazil (opening this year), Tubex has a global capacity of 450 mio. cans, 300 mio. plastic tubes and more than one billion aluminium tubes. Over 1,200 people work at these 7 production sites.
As a packaging manufacturer, Tubex got off to a successful start in 2012. Tubex was singled out on the 8th February, 2012 at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum in Paris - a trade fair for aerosol packagings - by an independent specialized jury. The prize was awarded in the field of "Innovative Technological Solutions" for aerosol systems.
Tubex was thus honoured for its environment-friendly, revolutionary internal lacquer solution. This entails a solvent-free powder application with outstanding chemical qualities and high mechanical maximum capacity. Tubex from standard to internal powder coating, The renowned cosmetic manufacturer Beiersdorf AG is currently in the process of changing the production of its aerosol cans manufactured by which will strengthen the relationship between Beiersdorf AG and Tubex. Tubex is the only aerosol can manufacturer worldwide who is able to apply internal powder coating industrially. The award is proof and reassurance that intensive research and development will further sustainability and ensure ecofriendly production in the field of the aerosol can manufacturing.

Ukrainian Aerosols is a state of the art, rapidly developing company. It combines production of aerosol aluminium and tin cans with aerosol filling under one roof.
Main principles of our company: Quality; Innovations; Safety. Our strengths: Quality control of the whole production cycle in compliance with European standards (GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001); Highly skilled staff; Use of innovations and scientific potential; Cooperation with research centers all over the world, etc.
Innovations: Use of solvent free bases for household aerosols (insecticides, repellents); New combinations of vegetable preparations for cream-based anti-irritant aerosols;
Research: Biodegradation of product components in the environment.
Achievements in 2011: Adoption and start of a program of production facility modernization in accordance with GMP; 12 patents obtained for new product formulations.

Valspar Packaging is the leading global supplier of metal packaging coatings. Valspar coatings protect products and brands. They excel in performance while stepping up to meet regulatory challenges — delivering the right options for all brands. Backed by a world-class team of regulatory experts and problem-solving capabilities, Valspar delivers innovative coatings solutions for a wide variety of global applications. The innovative and versatile solutions include the interior and exterior of two piece monobloc aerosol and bottle cans, three-piece aerosol cans as well as aluminum tubes.
The ValEssence™ brand include Non-BPA, NMP/NEP-free, PVC-free, Melamine-free technologies for Monobloc Aerosol Cans, Monobloc Bottles, and Aluminum Tubes. All products are resistant against multiple filling goods. Valspar shares expertise on best application practices to ensure most optimal suitability and operational efficiencies.

Majesty Dispensing Systems Co., Ltd was established in 1988, it is a 100% private company, located in the south of China, at Zhongshan city (Guangdong province). We are one of the largest worldwide aerosol valve & sprayer/pump manufacturer.
We moved to a new plant with 100 000 square meters in Nov. 2012, we have 2 000 staffs and 500 sets injection machines, we have our own mold making department, and we have 3 billion pcs capacity for aerosol valve, and 600 million pcs pump per year, 60% of our sales for export.
In addition to various aerosol valves, Majesty can also provide other packaging materials such as dispensing pump, mist sprayers and spray caps. We sell our products to 500 customers at 40 countries.