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Global aerosol dispensing leader, the LINDAL Group has launched three new actuators at the Paris Packaging Week 2026
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week 2026, during the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum, LINDAL Group proudly unveiled three new actuator solutions designed to expand its portfolio across healthcare, personal care and homecare applications: Snap, Luna and Matteo.
These launches reinforce LINDAL’s commitment to innovation, functionality and application-driven design within the aerosol industry.
Snap is a new spray head actuator specifically designed for nasal applications within the healthcare market. Available in both adult and child versions, it supports sterilisation processes and features a mechanical break-up spray system to ensure controlled and effective delivery. Snap is supplied with LINDAL’s Bag-on-Valve (BOV) systems and compatible with all standard nasal overcaps available on the market. Developed with patient safety and performance in mind, Snap offers a reliable and versatile solution for nasal formulations.
Luna is a Ø35mm twist-lock actuator designed for personal and homecare applications.
Featuring a visible On/Off indicator and an audible click on use, it clearly confirms the actuator’s open or closed position, helping prevent accidental actuation and enhanced convenience during use. The actuator is suitable for aluminium and tinplate cans and is compatible with all LINDAL male valves and BOV systems. Luna also supports the full range of LINDAL inserts and is customisable via multicolour combination options, enabling strong branding possibilities alongside exceptional functional performance.
Matteo is a Ø45mm spray head actuator developed for personal care.
The two-part actuator is suitable for aluminium transfer and tinplate cans with a 45mm diameter. It is available with both mechanical and non-mechanical break-up inserts, offering flexibility in spray performance. Compatible with LINDAL male valves CA39 and LIP, Matteo also allows customisation of body and finger pad colours, supporting brand differentiation while maintaining high technical standards.
Driving Innovation in Dispensing Solutions
Pierre Louis Sigaut – Sales Director Lindal France - commented: “The launch of Snap, Luna and Matteo at Paris Packaging Week reflects LINDAL’s commitment to delivering application-driven innovation across healthcare, personal care and homecare markets. With Snap, we are addressing the growing demand for precise and reliable nasal delivery solutions. Luna introduces intuitive twist-lock safety with clear user feedback, while Matteo offers flexibility and premium customisation for larger diameter formats. Together, these new actuators demonstrate how we combine technical performance, safety and design versatility to create added value for our customers worldwide.”
The introduction of these three new actuators at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum highlights LINDAL Group’s ongoing dedication to delivering application-specific solutions across multiple market segments. By combining technical performance, safety features and design flexibility, these new actuators strengthen LINDAL’s position as a leading innovation partner in aerosol dispensing technology.
Excellent designs, innovative technologies and sustainable packaging concepts
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) announced the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2025 at its General Assembly in Paris in early February. For the first time, member companies voted directly for the best cans of the year, replacing the previous jury of specialist journalists.
According to Secretary General Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed, the new procedure was introduced to strengthen member involvement and transparency. The strong participation and high quality of entries confirmed the success of this approach, further reinforcing the award’s reputation as a global benchmark for excellence in aluminium aerosol packaging. As in previous years, winners were selected in the categories “Already on the Market”, “Prototype” and “Sustainability”. The following products received top honours in this year’s competition:
In the “Already on the Market” category, two products shared first place with an equal number of votes: the Hot Black Collection by the Turkish manufacturer Aryum and the PURE Range produced by Gulf Cans from the United Arab Emirates.
The Turkish manufacturer Aryum won with its cans for the Hot Black Collection of the brand Bernard Dimitri from the Shaikh Mohd Saeed Group. The Shaikh Mohd Saeed Group is a renowned perfume company that has been creating extraordinary fragrances since 1954 and pioneered perfume manufacturing in the UAE. Today, the company manufactures, exports, distributes and retails well-known brands, including Bernard Dimitri.
For the Hot Black Collection, Aryum produced the award-winning aluminium cans. The range includes four distinctive designs, each reflecting the character of its fragrance. Originally sold in standard cans, the line was upgraded to 360° embossed cans to protect the brand and enhance its visual value. This gives the 200 ml perfumed body spray cans their unique appearance. The characteristic embossing acts as a unifying design element, allowing the individual colour concepts of the range to unfold while maintaining a strong and coherent brand identity. The embossed “HOT” on the base of the can is a particularly original idea and a striking, unique feature. This convincing new packaging concept helps set the Hot Black Collection apart from imitations and creates strong shelf appeal.
The second winner in the “Already on the Market” category is Gulf Cans with its cans for the EGOX anti-perspirant deodorant. When the market-leading cosmetics company in Algeria set out to become the leader in the deodorant segment, it challenged its suppliers to create a bespoke packaging solution capable of shaping a strong and distinctive identity. The objective was clear: a can that is understated yet refined, simple yet unmistakable.
The manufacturer responded with a design for the women’s deodorant spray that evokes femininity through a slender, elongated silhouette—elegant without excessive shaping, deliberately avoiding exaggeration in line with the purity suggested by the series name “PURE”. The design is defined by sharp, clean lines rather than rounded contours, ensuring a modern and distinctive look while avoiding anything commonplace. The blue of the spray cap is echoed in the EGOX logotype, whose colour variations correspond to the visual motifs of the individual fragrance notes and a subtle “NEW” print. The successful graphic design and outstanding printing quality create a harmonious premium appeal on the elegant white surface.
The winner in the “Prototype” category is an aluminium can for Adidas produced by Trivium Packaging Brasil. The new adidas design project was born with a clear objective: to make the product stand out at the point of sale with a strong, modern visual identity aligned with the brand’s style. The challenge was to combine a retro touch with a sophisticated finish while maintaining clarity of essential information.
Trivium met this demanding brief with an aluminium can that merges retro art and modernity to create a unique visual experience. The design features a pattern of small dots that softens the background and adds depth, while a special ink ensures the perfect fusion of metallic colours without visual imperfections. Each version of the packaging reflects the brand’s vibrant spirit and stands out clearly on the shelf.
Beyond aesthetics, the project also delivers significant sustainability improvements. Trivium revitalised and unified the can model used, reducing its weight by 25%. By applying an advanced aluminium alloy and a revolutionary process that eliminates traditional ingot fusion, the company reduced carbon emissions by more than 50%, while maintaining strength and quality standards. In addition, the internal coating was reduced by 50%, significantly lowering VOC and CO₂ emissions. The result is a lightweight, functional and visually impactful package with a smaller environmental footprint—precisely what consumers expect from a global brand such as adidas.
In the “Sustainability” category, an aluminium aerosol can from the US-based manufacturer Ball Corporation received the highest number of votes. The winning product is the impressive result of a successful partnership between Ball, Alcoa and Unilever: the first ultra-low carbon aerosol can made with ELYSIS® aluminium.
This project introduces the first aerosol can for personal and home care packaging made with aluminium produced using ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting technology, combined with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The ELYSIS process eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelting, generating oxygen instead of CO₂, and achieves an approximately 40–42% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional low-carbon aluminium.
Through close collaboration along the value chain, Ball, Alcoa and Unilever have set a new benchmark for sustainable metal packaging while maintaining full performance and compliance. The project demonstrates how cross-industry partnerships can accelerate decarbonisation and create scalable models for climate progress across the sector. As the first consumer-ready aerosol can using carbon-free smelting technology combined with recycled content, it offers one of the lowest-carbon solutions in its category and paves the way for further sustainable packaging innovations.
Mission
Ambro-Sol wants to confirm and consolidate its role as a European reference in theproduction and distribution of aerosol products for DIY and industry, favoring a positiveimpact on society. The slogan “Your Factory of Aerosol” refers to the industrial but alsofamily dimension, typically the bearer of social, environmental and economic objectiveswhile respecting relations with all stakeholders. A company at the service of the customerwith eco-sustainable innovations and high quality products “Made in Italy”, keeping intactthe values of over 30 years of history.
Vision
We would like to be a cultural point of reference and excellence in the aerosol industry at aglobal level and at the same time foster relations with local partners in total respect forpeople and the environment. A company focused on the constant search for innovation thatoffers the best products, supporting people in their work, in their hobbies and in all theircreative moments, helping them to keep in perfect condition their most expensive goods.Promoters of the culture of recycling and regeneration with high standards of quality,safety and reliability.
The LINDAL Group, a global leader in aerosol dispensing solutions, today announced the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Wismar, Germany. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in strengthening the company’s European footprint, expanding capacity, and supporting long-term growth.
A Strategic Expansion of LINDAL’s European Network
Located about 40 kilometers east of LINDAL’s plant in Schönberg, the Wismar facility offers 22,000 m² of usable space, including 9,000 m² of production, 10,500 m² of warehousing, and 2,500 m² of office and social areas. Designed for high-quality polymer processing and equipped with clean room manufacturing capabilities, the site provides a modern industrial base aligned with LINDAL’s operational standards. Operating as a satellite to LINDAL’s Schönberg facility, the site will further strengthen LINDAL’s European capabilities.
As a brownfield facility, Wismar allows faster production deployment over greenfield alternatives and offers substantial pre-existing infrastructure and excellent logistics links. These advantages support quicker scale-up, higher service levels, and improved responsiveness to meet growing European demand.
Investing in a Future-Ready Manufacturing Platform
In addition to the site acquisition, LINDAL will invest a further €17 million over the next three years to adapt the site and introduce advanced production technologies. This includes state of-the-art automation, upgraded equipment, and improved material flows, positioning Wismar as a key component of LINDAL’s “factory of the future” vision.
“This acquisition is a major milestone for LINDAL and reflects our long-term commitment to expanding our European footprint,” said Thierry Zaionz, EMEA Group Operations Director.
“Wismar provides an incredible platform for future growth, strengthens our global network, and enhances our ability to deliver value to customers while supporting regional development and high-skilled job creation.” This strategic acquisition reflects the high confidence of LINDAL’s shareholders in the company’s long-term growth strategy and their commitment to continued investment in Germany as a key European hub. The expansion of LINDAL’s operational footprint further strengthens the Group’s market position and supports its forward-looking vision, essential in enabling the Group’s future development and continued success.
In August, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein launched a new international advertising campaign to strengthen its brand perception, which will be seen in trade media and at trade fairs such as Metpack 2026 in Essen. Under the claim “rasselstein® Material matters,” Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer puts the focus – using striking color accents and a clear visual language – on the products made from packaging steel: food cans, paint and aerosol cans, and crown corks. The particular strengths of rasselstein® tinplate are illustrated by four motifs: premium quality, innovative strength, employee expertise, and the closed material cycle. The series is complemented by a fifth motif that strikingly highlights the advantages of packaging steel over multilayers cartons. On each motif, appropriate symbols are embossed into the cans or crown corks, while the interior is turned outward to reveal the contents. The typical fill product becomes visible – for example, corn in the food can. The new claim replaces the previous tagline “rasselstein® – for those who can!”. The visual execution gets the message across: Quality leaves its mark. “The market has evolved, so it was time to adapt our campaign,” says Carmen Tschage, Head of Communications and Market Development at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH. “The new campaign shows that behind each of our products there is not only high-quality material but also the expertise of our employees. This interplay is crucial for our customers.”
Expansion Underscores Commitment to Robust, Flexible Local Supply Chains
Summit Packaging Systems is proud to announce the official opening of its newest production facility in Toluca, Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening and localizing its global supply chain network.
Investing in Local Excellence
On August 7, 2025, one year after the initial site search began, Summit Packaging Systems celebrated the inauguration of its state-of-the-art, 3,500-square-meter Toluca facility. The new site has two advanced high-speed valve assembly lines, offering an impressive annual capacity of approximately 250 million units, based on a standard five-day work week. A local team of 15 production and seven administrative staff have been training within the global factory network to ensure the same level of quality and service for the Mexican market.
Building a Flexible and Robust Supply Chain
Aligned with Summit’s vertical integration model, the Toluca facility is a pivotal step towards bringing the supply chain closer to its customers. While the site will initially be supported with components from Summit’s global headquarters, the long-term vision is to expand local production. This approach will ensure greater flexibility, minimize potential supply disruptions, and reduce costs—key factors in today’s dynamic global market.
Strengthening Local Partnerships
Summit Packaging Systems is committed to expanding its relationships with global and local aerosol fillers. The focus for the Toluca site is to serve the needs of the domestic market. By investing in local resources, Summit aims to offer customers a more responsive and adaptive supply chain, tailored to the region’s growing demand.
Global Standards, Local Impact
The new facility operates under stringent ISO and BRC quality standards, reflecting Summit’s dedication to delivering top-tier products and services. As the company’s eighth production site worldwide, the Toluca plant is part of a global network that now boasts over 1,000 employees and more than 100,000 square meters of production floorspace.
Leadership and Expertise
Arturo Morales was appointed as General Manager for the facility, bringing with him 23 years of experience—primarily in production, quality, and engineering—at Crown Beverage. His leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation and quality.
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association has announced the appointment of Jo Jackson as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.
With 30 years’ experience in the aerosol industry and having served on the BAMA Board since 2023, Jo brings a long-standing commitment to supporting the association’s progress and key initiatives.
As UK Sales Manager for Sonoco, (formerly Eviosys) and former Head of Marketing and Innovation at Colep Consumer Products, Jo brings a solid background in metal packaging, contract manufacturing, and sales and marketing.
Jo says: “It’s a privilege to be elected as Vice Chair of the BAMA Board. We have an active group of Board members with a diversity of industry knowledge, and skills sets to draw on, I look forward to continuing to work with them and to championing the needs and ambitions of our members.”
BAMA Chief Executive, Patrick Heskins adds: “Myself and all the Board Directors are very pleased to welcome Jo as Vice Chair. In the years she has been on the BAMA Board, she has brought valuable sales and marketing expertise, her deep understanding of the aerosol industry on so many different levels make Jo an exceptional fit for this leadership role.”
