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A core of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) held its recent Summit in Košice, Slovakia. Patricia Mobbs, Apeal communications manager, reports on the event
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Sales of soft drinks in cans increase 5.6% in 2011
The Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beverage cans, has revealed that carbonated soft drink can shipments were up 5.6%, with 273 million additional units shipped in 2011 compared to 2010.
New olive oil sprays from Moro
A new olive oil spray, which is said to offer better value for consumers, is available in aerosol cans made by the Ardagh Group in Milperra, New South Wales, Australia.
Canny Awards will honour best craft beer cans
Leading can making company Ball Corporation is supporting a competition that will recognise the best can graphics in the North American craft beer industry.
Coca-Cola sets sustainability targets
Coca-Cola is aiming to recover 50% of the cans and bottles that it introduces into the marketplace by 2015.
NAMPA clarifies upcoming FDA action on Bisphenol A
The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) has moved to set the record straight over the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) upcoming decision about the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging for food and drinks.
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Latest issue - February 2012
Articles from the current issue of CanTech.
Articles in this issue include a look at Wilco AG’s range of leak testers, reports on sustainability and environmental developments, the first in a series of technical articles based on the Technical Forum at last year’s Asia CanTech conference, an article that looks at how can makers can improve line efficiency, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
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Next issue - March 2012
A preview of articles coming up in the next edition of CanTech.
- Focus: Europe
- Washers and dry-off ovens
- Handling and conveying
- Seaming developments
- US update – James Peterson, vice president of marketing and corporate affairs for Ball Corporation and a member of the CanTech International editorial board, will give his latest update on the Americas
- Clarke’s can corner – Continuing our regular series of technical articles from Stephen Clarke (customer technical service manager for Western Europe at Ball Packaging Europe) – discusses double seams