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The rise of aerosols
Dr John Morris, CEO of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), looks at the trends driving aerosol production across Europe
Roeslein showcases Red Bud facility
US-based Roeslein & Associates, systems integrator in the two-piece container industry, invited more than 100 suppliers and customers to an open day at its facility in Red Bud, Illinois last Thursday (15 November).
Brazil sets recycling world record
Brazil’s aluminium beverage cans recycling rate reached 98.3% in 2011 – a new world record.
New era for OKL
US based OKL Can Line, a supplier of equipment to the beverage can industry, is under new management.
October 2012
The October issue of CanTech International includes a preview of our annual conference Asia CanTech 2012. Other articles look at steel packaging developments and the used and refurbished equipment market. Another article offers tips on how to keep your can line in top condition while there is an explanation of vacuum systems. There is also a look at how the beverage can has changed over the years.
Alcoa makes recycling commitment
Aluminium producer Alcoa is supporting a campaign designed to help increase US recycling rates.
Grimley steps up at Rexam
Rich Grimley has been named president and CEO of Rexam Beverage Can North America (BCNA).
Guala Closures establishes presence in Africa
Guala Closures is on the verge of completing a deal to buy the metal closures division of South African based MCG Industries.
Recycling challenge rewards US cities
Cities across the US collected more than 114 million aluminium cans as part of the 2012 Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge.
Novelis recognised at Aluminium Summit
Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminium, was honoured with the Environmental Responsibility and Stewardship award at the Aluminium Summit in New York.
Aerosol production increases in US
Aerosol production has increased in the US over the last year with an estimated 36 million more units filled.
Ball honoured by Coca-Cola
Ball Packaging Europe has been named as Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Supplier of the Year.
Conway focused on emerging markets
The chairman and CEO of Crown, John Conway (pictured right), says the company’s emerging market expansion plans remain “robust and exciting” following the release of its first quarter results.
Ellaby wins NAPIM award
Jonathan Ellaby (pictured right), vice president of international operations for INX International Ink Co, was honoured at the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) convention.