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Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
Sun, sea and sardines
There is a saying, one that I’ve not really subscribed to over the years, which is when you’re on holiday you’re still never truly off work. After sunning myself in the Algarve recently, I think I now understand this statement a little more.
Investing in the future
At Metpack, the news that SLAC are in advanced negotiations to acquire Intercan Group took many within the metal packaging industry by surprise. But what are the implications for the industry? Alex Fordham speaks with Intercan’s owner Peter Strode to find out more.
La Colombe and Crown launch MiniVault beverage can
Following the launch of the Draft Latte, a crafted coffee drink using Crown’s InnoValve technology, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Crown Beverage Packaging North America have partnered again to announce the launch of the MiniVault.
Every Can Counts programme to launch in July 2017
The Every Can Counts programme will be launched in the BeNeLux region, starting in Belgium in July 2017.
Crown opens Greenfield beverage can facility in the US
Crown has celebrated the opening of its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, New York with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place on 9 May.
SLAC acquires Intercan Group
SLAC has announced today (4 May) that it is in advanced discussions concerning the acquisition of Intercan Group.
Urban Chestnut launches Urban Underdog in Ardagh beverage cans
Urban Chestnut Brewing (UCB) has partnered with Ardagh Group to develop and release an on-premise only package for St. Louis, US available at local bars and restaurants.
Drops cycling team works with Every Can Counts to raise awareness for recycling
The British Drops cycling team took part in the Ronde Van Vlaanderen, the famous Belgium cycling race last week (1-2 April) to raise awareness for recycling.
Roeslein & Associates expands in the United Kingdom
Roeslein & Associates has announced that it will be expanding its United Kingdom office.
Ball collaborates with Croatian craft brewer Garden Brewery
Ball has collaborated with Croatian craft brewer Garden Brewery to produce packaging for its craft beer range.
Apeal welcomes industry merger for a stronger Metal Packaging Europe
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the launch of Metal Packaging Europe as an overarching European association that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations, to promote the benefits of rigid metal packaging.
Ardagh Group launches metal beverage sample store
Ardagh Group has announced the launch of its new, metal beverage sample store.
Cantec releases new production machine for cans
Cantec has unveiled its new high speed Can-o-mat.2PC machine for the production of two-piece food cans. This is a suitable back end machine for necking, flanging, beading and light testing for DWI food can production at high speeds.