Sustainability
ITRI shortlisted for Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2017
ITRI has been shortlisted for an Edie Sustainability Leaders Award 2017, with the opportunity to be awarded the sustainable supply chains category.
Day two at ADF
Last week I reported on the first day of the ADF Forum show. Here is my round-up of day two: On day two of the show, communications manager Ellen Wauters provided an overview on the European Metal Packaging Industry in Europe (Empac). Wauters explained the latest on Empac’s work on marketing metal as a permanent material and ‘The Forever Story’.
Apeal welcomes the approach of a circular economy package
Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the result of the European Parliament’s (EP) environment committee (ENVI) vote on the review of the WPD and PPWD, two key pieces of legislation which are relevant to the industry.
AkzoNobel launches global chemicals start-up challenge
AkzoNobel has launched ‘Imagine Chemistry’, an opportunity to partner with start-up firms, students, research groups and career scientists from across the world to jointly exploit the knowledge of chemistry and solve several real life chemistry related challenges.
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Apeal video highlights importance of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has launched a new video animation highlighting the unique benefits of steel as the ideal packaging material for a circular economy.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Celebrating success at Asia CanTech 2016
The highlight of Asia CanTech was once again the Asia CanTech Awards and Gala Dinner which took place on day two of the event.
A candid look into the Asian metal packaging market
Today saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Prime Controls selected as business of the year honoree
Prime Controls was one of the top winners at this year’s Drayton Business Journal’s 2016 Manufacturing Awards.
Crown publishes Q3 results 2016
Crown has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016.
Steel cans reduce climate change impact
The Association of Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has confirmed that the impact on climate change of the average unit of steel packaging was reduced by 32% during 2000 to 2013.
BAMA Awards winners announced
The 2016 British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) Awards took place yesterday (19 October) at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
Questions and answers
Today is the deadline if you would like to submit any questions to our panel for our Candid Forum feature at Asia CanTech. The Candid Forum panel includes Crown’s Nandkumar Bhosale, Kian Joo’s Tony Foo Mun Choong and Tata Steel’s Simon Vooijs.