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Demand for aluminium bottles is increasing in the US. CanTech International editorial board member James Peterson, who works for Ball Corporation, discusses the reasons why

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Posted on 11 May 2012 | No comments

The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) is supporting America’s largest single-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, which is taking place tomorrow (12 May).

Ball-Beach-volleyball.webCans positioned as ideal event package

Posted on 10 May 2012 | No comments

Ball Packaging Europe is positioning the beverage can as an optimum event package.

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Posted on 10 May 2012 | No comments

Gerard Gifford (pictured right) has been named as the new president of Crown Europe.

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Posted on 8 May 2012 | No comments

US-based HeatGenie is on the verge of bringing its self-heating cans to the consumer market.

Trac-Logo.webTrac strengthens Asian presence

Posted on 8 May 2012 | No comments

Trac Measurement Systems is strengthening its presence in Asia after announcing an extension to its service and business development resources in the area.

Chakacans.webNew craft beer in aluminium bottles

Posted on 8 May 2012 | No comments

US can maker Ball Corporation has teamed up with two craft brewers to bring out a new limited edition beer in its Alumi-Tek pint bottles.

BAMAJohnMorris.webUK aerosol filling figures increase

Posted on 8 May 2012 | No comments

Figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that UK aerosol fillings increased by 9.4 per cent in 2011.

MJcan.webPepsi release Michael Jackson cans

Posted on 8 May 2012 | No comments

Drinks giant Pepsi is releasing one billion cans featuring images of the late singer Michael Jackson to coincide with the 25th anniversary of his album Bad.

MillerPunchCan.webNew can offers smoother pour

Posted on 25 April 2012 | No comments

Miller Lite cans in the US now feature a second tab that is designed to increase airflow and create a smoother pour.

CCE-Supplier_Award.webBall honoured by Coca-Cola

Posted on 23 April 2012 | No comments

Ball Packaging Europe has been named as Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Supplier of the Year.