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Hydro opens new aluminium recycling plant
The USD $150 million Michigan plant will produce 120,000 metric tonnes of recycled aluminium annually.
Diageo North America donates ten million cans of water to Convoy of Hope
Diageo North America is donating ten million, 12oz cans of water to humanitarian organisation Convoy of Hope to assist local communities across the United States experiencing natural and humanitarian disasters.
ALFED business briefing to address transformation in aluminium industry
The UK’s Aluminium Federation, ALFED, will welcome members from across the aluminium supply chain for its annual business briefing on 30 November 2023.
APEAL applauds plenary vote for enhanced recyclability measures in PPWR
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote in favour of stricter recyclability measures inside the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Metpack 2026 details announced
Messe Essen is setting the course for a successful Metpack 2026, having agreed to adjust the trade fair period to four days instead of the previous five.
Permanent Materials Coalition welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on packaging recycling
The Permanent Material Alliance – comprising APEAL, European Aluminium, FEVE and Metal Packaging Europe – has said it welcomes the recyclability provisions adopted by the European Parliament’s plenary session on 22 November.
Chancellor misses opportunity to confirm carbon border policy, says UK Steel
UK Steel, the trade association for steel companies in the UK, has stated that the UK Chancellor has missed a major opportunity to confirm that the UK will implement a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in his Autumn Statement.
IPL Brands packages Beaujolais Nouveau in AMP wine cans
Dutch company, IPL Brands BV, based in Amsterdam, known for its premium sparkling wines, has released ‘Beaujolais Nouveau’ in the South Korean market, in 200ml Ardagh wine cans.
Euromonitor International unveils top global consumer trends for 2024
The report examines how the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the importance of sustainability initiatives, and social, economic and political factors are crucial in understanding global consumer trends this year.
Eviosys wins best in metal award for EcoPeel
Eviosys has won the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s Best in Metal Award 2023 – for its Ecopeel innovation.
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Alupro to discuss aluminium packaging sustainability at local authority conference
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, is set to share his thoughts on optimising aluminium packaging recycling at the 2023 CLAIRE Wales Group Conference.
AkzoNobel invests in new coatings technology
The beverage can industry’s ongoing efforts to move to products free from materials of concern are being boosted by the launch of next generation coatings technology from AkzoNobel.
North American aluminium associations call for increased import monitoring
The Aluminum Association, Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio and the Aluminium Association of Canada have called for continued tariff-free trade, increased import monitoring and stronger trade enforcement in a letter to trade officials in Canada, Mexico and the US.
Mr Lyan collaborates with Whitebox on canned cocktail line
Bartender, Ryan ‘Mr Lyan’ Chetiyawardana, is joining forces with Whitebox Cocktails, the ready-to-pour cocktail brand, to release three serves in a canned format.