Industry News Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) has cut its global workforce by about 6.8% since last year, according to U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, a reduction of about 8,000 employees worldwide. The revelation came after P&G reported net income of just over $7 billion for the first-half of 2015, down 40% from a year ago. CEO A.G. Lafley, who will hand over the company’s reins to David Taylor on Nov. 1, had his bonus cut by $1.1 million after the company fell short of sales and profit growth targets, according to a company statement. North America will maintain its dominance of the antiperspirant/deodorant market through 2020, according MBC Aerosol has added inline filling systems to its selection of aerosol packaging machinery offerings. The Inline Diving Filler features programmable logic controller (PLC) automation, 1–6 bottle index choice, 1–12 heads, standard or explosion proof options, line speeds of up to 200 cans-per-minute and customizable no dive, short dive and full dive options. The stainless steel frame and tempered glass doors keep operations fully enclosed. 38 Spray October 2015 to a new report from Persistence Market Research titled Deodorants & Antiperspirants Market: Global Industry Analysis Forecast to 2020. Europe will follow as a close second, with Asia- Pacific predicted to experience the fastest growth because of increasing domestic demand from emerging markets in China and India due to rising populations with disposable incomes. Once considered non-essential or even luxury products, deodorants and antiperspirants are emerging as an essential product in contemporary times. Other factors driving growth in developing markets are increased demand for youth-oriented products and celebrity-branded scents. The report also notes that, in terms of market share, aerosol deodorants and antiperspirants enjoy more popularity more in Europe than in North America. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released the 2016 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), a comprehensive manual for handling and transporting dangerous goods. The ERG is designed to help responders identify hazardous material classifications in the event of an accident. The ERG is published every four years to cover any new or updated regulations, products and technology, as well as address feedback from emergency responders. Updates to the 2016 version include expanded Rail Car and Road Trailer Identification charts, updated information on the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification & Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and new hazardous materials listed in United Nations (UN) Model Regulations. Due to be released in the first quarter of 2016, the new ERG is now available for pre-order from Labelmaster at Labelmaster.com/ERG. Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman & CEO of L’Oréal, reaffirmed the company’s intention to become “carbon balanced” by 2020. The announcement, made alongside noted environmental activist Nicolas Hulot, referenced the company’s success in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 50% since 2005 and a plan to offset remaining emissions by introducing “carbon gains” in cooperation with raw material suppliers. Efforts will include the adoption of more efficient stoves for 22,000 shea nut harvesters in Burkina Faso and the introduction of cinnamon plants to patchouli fields in Indonesia, which the company says will help limit deforestation by providing farmers with an additional source of income.
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