Aerosols | Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Deep Heat and Deep Freeze now available in value packs

Deep Heat and Deep Freeze spray products are now available in value pack sizes to deliver increased savings and benefits to consumers. Mentholatum SA, a health and wellness company and the maker of Deep Heat and Deep Freeze, has announced the launch of its Deep Heat and Deep Freeze sprays in a larger 250mℓ size...

06 Aug 2019

Khaya International Packaging expands its portfolio

Founded in 2004 to meet the componentry and packaging supply needs of the South African aerosol industry, Khaya International Packaging (KIP) remains strong to this day. The company has evolved over the past 15 years. KIP now supplies spray/dispensing pumps, glass bottles and caps for perfumery applications as well as packaging for cosmetics, pharmaceutical and...

23 May 2017

Puregas announces expansion plans

South African aerosols industry has grown consistently over the past few years, which has resulted in an increase in demand for propellant from Puregas.

02 Dec 2016

Precision Global acquires Ralpet Plastics

A portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital and middle market private equity firm, Precision Global recently announced its acquisition of Ralpet Plastics, a manufacturer of injection and blow moulded plastic products.

03 Oct 2016

AMA and BAMA sign reciprocal agreement

The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), which represents UK companies involved in the aerosol supply chain, has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa (AMA).

05 Sep 2016

Axe relaunches with Find Your Magic campaign

Joburg’s glitterati and key influencers converged at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on 24 August to experience the launch of ‘Find Your Magic’, the radical new campaign from Axe, a leading male fragrance brand in South Africa.

01 Aug 2016

AMA continues to serve industries

The AMA Approved Mark – an industry wide, recognised stamp of approval – was first launched in the 1980s as a proactive measure by the AMA. At the time, the association was way ahead of the South African government by implementing this voluntary code, which focused on the CFC-free movement and sought to ensure consumer safety where aerosol products are concerned.

19 Mar 2015

Issues affecting aerosols’ business

Working tirelessly for its members and to promote a self-regulating industry, the Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (AMA) welcomed guests to its Gauteng regional breakfast, hosted at Emperors Palace on 18 March.

12 Feb 2015

Exciting product design

Developed according to customer specification, Precision Valve South Africa has launched an innovative two-way dome spray technology application. AlanRex, MD of Precision Valve South Africa says the solution was specified by a customer operating in an industrial sector, though the two-way dome is also ideal for home care applications, particularly insect repellent.

07 Jan 2015

Tracking technological developments

Supporting brands and manufacturers to innovate in the personal care and home care categories, suppliers of technology, ingredients and packaging components continue to raise the bar in the aerosols industry.