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Henkel presents solvent- and chromium-free pretreatment
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has significantly expanded its production capacities in Montornès del Vallès, Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants to its European portfolio.
ALFED report analyses impact of international conflict on the UK extrusions market
ALFED, the aluminium federation, has launched the second report in a series of research papers analysing the impact of international conflict on the UK aluminium industry.
LME confirms Williamson as chairman
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced that John Williamson, currently LME interim chairman, will become the LME’s chairman, effective immediately under a new fixed-term contract through to 28 April 2026.
TOLAG announces agency agreement with Wallram Group
TOLAG has announced that the company is now the sole agent for Wallram Group in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
That’s a wrap, Bangkok!
Asia CanTech has just closed its doors and the Bell Publishing team are delighted to say that this has been the biggest year in Bangkok, with record attendance, amazing feedback and most importantly, valuable business conducted!
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Asia CanTech 2023 Award winners announced
The 2023 edition of the Asia CanTech Awards were announced on the 31 October at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Bangkok.
BAMA announces new chair & elects new directors
The British Aerosol Manufacturers Association, BAMA, has announced that Dr Alina Darragh, global environmental programs director at the WD40 Company, is taking over the role of chair of the board of directors.
AMP to consider closing Whitehouse, Ohio facility
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has notified employees and union representatives of the potential closure of its metal beverage can production facility in Whitehouse, Ohio, US, as part of its collective bargaining agreement.
Asia CanTech 2023 is nearly here
There’s now less than a week to go until Asia CanTech 2023 opens its doors and we welcome everyone back to another unmissable three-day event in Bangkok.
IST Metz announces new sales management appointment
Having worked for the Nürtingen-based UV specialist, IST Metz, for almost twenty years, Arnd Riekenbrauck now heads the manpowered sales team in the Web and Converting division.
UK food bank breaks world record
MK Food Bank in Milton Keynes, UK, together with the general public, has achieved a Guinness World Record title for creating the longest ever line of food cans.
Colep Packaging and Envases Group to set up Mexican aerosol plant
Colep Packaging and the Envases Group have signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of an aerosol packaging plant in Mexico, which will represent a total initial investment of more than 30 million dollars over a period of two years.
Tubex CEO position passes to Grupp son
Tubex Holding has announced the appointment of Cornelius Grupp as the new CEO, taking over from his father, Dr Cornelius Grupp, who will assume the position of chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Hoffmann Neopac names new sales director
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality tins for the infant food, wellbeing and consumer goods industries, has appointed Martin de Olde as the company’s new sales director for its sustainably growing Business Unit Tins.