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Venom in re-sealable bottles
July/August 2008
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has introduced Venom, a new energy drink available in Black Mamba, regular, and Mojave Rattler versions.
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Environmental dispensing
12 June 2008
Crown Holdings has introduced the EarthSafe dispensing system, an innovative and environmentally responsible package designed to help brand owners comply with directives from the US’s California Air Resources Board.
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Crabtree makes impact with feeder
22 May 2008
Crabtree of Gateshead launched the Double Box feeder at Metpack
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Permeation reduction with new closure
1 May 2008
Bericap has launched its P2 Rel aluminium closure.
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Flexible/rigid package hybrids
18 April 2008
The Ultra Peel retortable membrane end for metal cans from Watson Standard Adhesives and Sonoco Flexible Packaging has won the highest achievement award in technical innovation at the 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards.
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Spanish selection
3 April 2008
The Spanish second hand can making machinery company Mel is dedicated to sales and reconstruction of machinery for the manufacture of metal packages.
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Canned cheeseburger
20 March 2008
Katadyn will present a world first at Europe’s largest outdoor trade show in Germany this summer - the canned cheeseburger.
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Huber’s directly decorative
13 March 2008
Packaging for Godiva’s latest biscuit collection was developed by Huber Decorative.
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Carte Noire coffee in metal container
4 March 2008
A special Carte Noire coffee package from Kraft Foods has been developed in co-operation with Crown Speciality Packaging as part of a holiday promotion in France and Ukraine.
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Glass-like can
14 February 2008
A new 330ml can for German beer brand Gaffel Kölsch looks like the slim glass used for the traditional Cologne-brewed beer.
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Double action press
31 January 2008
Germany’s Heilbronn Container Presses Ltd has developed a double action press with capacities from 500 kN to 5,000 kN.
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Screw jacks boost productivity at can plant
January/February 2008
Rexam Beverage Can’s UK plant in Milton Keynes recently made the decision to invest in screw jack systems for the can washing area of the production line. Improvements since have included saving man-hours and lowering the down time, according to the company.
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TULC line visit to Bangkok Can
Asia Cantech
The visit to the new TULC line at Bangkok Can ended Asia CanTech on a high
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A vital niche
September/October
Evert van de Weg visits Schekolin AG and finds a myriad of coatings solutions in this well established company’s portfolio
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A fine seam
July/August 2007
Down gauging and can innovation is challenging can seaming equipment manufacturers, says James Wilkinson of Carnaud Metalbox Engineering
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Multiple-Stage 3400 Die Necker
May/June
UK-based CarnaudMetalbox Engineering’s latest product – a multiple-stage die necker.
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A cup of design
20 April 2007
Schuler’s new cupping press has added a choice of suppliers to the market. Katrine Kjoller reports
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February 2007
Gemini Alliance has introduced Mr.Re, a new restorative beverage, taglined ‘The drink you drink after you drink’.
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Supplier Profile
September 2006
The September/October issue of CanTech International provides detailed data on equipment, materials and services for the metal packaging manufacturing industry.
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Integrated monitoring for cans and ends
August 2006
If your company is looking for complete product inspection and defect-free deliveries, German company Brankamp is offering systems for every stroke of the press.
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Three-piece plans

MC Packaging of Singapore has set up an ambitious expansion programme to take advantage of the rapid growth in the region, David Hayes reports
Venom in re-sealable bottles

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has introduced Venom, a new energy drink available in Black Mamba, regular, and Mojave Rattler versions.