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Celebrating 25 years at Asia CanTech
As customary, Asia CanTech launched with its Monday afternoon tabletop session, with an opportunity to conduct business in a relaxed setting.
Metal Packaging Europe confirms status as leader in recycling
At the recent Smithers Pira Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference in Barcelona, Metal Packaging Europe underlined the importance placed by consumers for clear facts on packaging materials’ recycling performance.
Ball partners with Miller Genuine Draft
Ball Corporation has partnered with global beer brand Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) to create a limited-edition promotional pack for the Russian market.
Study confirms aluminium cans as global leader in recycling
According to a new analysis by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), aluminium beverage cans are the most recycled drinks package in the world.
Sending condolences
Our November issue shortly goes to press where we make use of some new contributors. Editorial board member Andrew Truelove outlines how his company, CarnaudMetalbox, has used the global WorldSkills competition to help develop the next generation of can making engineers and professionals.
BAMA announces 2017 award winners
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2017 Forum and Awards Dinner, held at Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds, UK.
Crown strengthens presence in Benelux region
Crown Europe is expanding the services offered by its aerosol printing facility in Hoorn, the Netherlands and has opened a new logistics hub in Puurs, Belgium.
Wavegrip launches hygienic can carrier
WaveGrip has launched another multi-packing innovation to provide enhanced hygiene protection for cans throughout the supply chain.
Crown-Mondelēz collaboration supports British Armed Forces
Crown Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe has collaborated with Mondelēz, the Cadbury Foundation and Help for Heroes to create a limited edition tin for the charity.
Counting down the days
We are now only a few days from Asia CanTech in Bangkok! Most of the hard work from a logistics side is now done, so it’s just a case of waiting for the show to begin.
Tonejet brings direct-to-can digital printing to InPrint Munich ‘17
In response to growing demands for greater flexibility for shorter-run, multi-version beverage packaging, Tonejet will put the spotlight on digital printing direct to the can at InPrint in Munich (14-16 November).
Aerobal reports satisfactory results for first half of 2017
Members of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) have announced that during the first half of 2017 they delivered 2.9 billion aluminium aerosol cans worldwide.
Asia CanTech Awards deadline
There is still time to enter the Asia CanTech Awards held on 31 October at the Asia CanTech conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
Apeal highlights steel packaging benefits for food
A new film from the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has been launched to highlight the preservation qualities of steel packaging.