Carla Kimsel
Carla Kimsel is Global Director of Consumer Cleaning, Industrial and Aerosol Categories at Plastipak Packaging, bringing more than 24 years of experience in sales, marketing and commercial leadership within the packaging industry.
Carla began her career at Plastipak as a Marketing Analyst and has held progressively expanding commercial and sales leadership roles throughout her career. She spent 20 years supporting the beverage side of the business before transitioning four years ago to lead growth within the Consumer Cleaning, Industrial and Aerosol categories.
Monday Dec 7
Aerosol Products Division Program
Aerosol Packaging Today: Challenges, Innovation, and Opportunities for the Future
The aerosol products industry is navigating a period of significant change, as evolving regulatory requirements, sustainability expectations, supply chain pressures, and shifting market demands shape the future of aerosol technology.
This session will examine the current landscape for aerosol containers, valves, and propellants, highlighting key challenges facing the industry and the innovations being developed in response. Presentations will explore developments in container materials and design, advances in valve technology, and the evolving propellant landscape, including the technical, regulatory, environmental, and performance considerations influencing product development.
Looking beyond today’s challenges, the session will explore opportunities to advance aerosol technology and position the industry for the future. Speakers will consider emerging technologies, new materials and components, enhanced product performance, and evolving sustainability solutions. By bringing together perspectives across containers, valves, and propellants, the session will provide a comprehensive view of where aerosol technology stands today — and the innovations and opportunities that could shape where it goes next.
Speakers:
Carla Kimsel, Global Director of Consumer Cleaning, Industrial and Aerosol Categories Plastipak Packaging
Robert McEllhatten, Manager,Technical Sales & Support, Diversified CPC International
Predrag Ozmo, Sustainability Director, Ball Corporation
Goutham Sankaran, Product Development and Innovation, Lindal North America
Greg Smith, R&D Manager, Solstice Advanced Materials