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Actega names new business manager
Actega has appointed Rebecca Fron as business manager for the rigid packaging sector.
APEAL is disappointed by chromium trioxide resolution
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has said it is disappointed by the resolution to refuse to grant authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide.
Select Metal Litho Greenville designated a ‘SpecMetrix Certified’ plant
Independent metal coating and decorating specialist, Select Metal Litho and Laminating, has become the first facility in the US to be awarded ‘SpecMetrix Certified’ status.
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German metal supplier reveals Packaging Steel App 2.0
Industrial engineering and steel production specialist thyssenkrupp has announced the 2.0 update of its Packaging Steel App.
Heraeus Noblelight America and CQTI announce joint initiative
ChemQuest Technology Institute (CQTI) has partnered with Heraeus Noblelight America to schedule trials on its newly installed microwave-powered and UV LED wide-format curing systems.
MMK strengthens position in the coated steel market
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) operated its coated steel facilities at maximum capacity utilisation in 2017.
Cortec unveils water-based coating for metal protection
Cortec has developed VpCI-372 E, a new water-based peelable coating that it claims is easy to apply and remove for temporary protection of metal parts against rust and corrosion.
Our first panellist confirmed for the Candid Forum
Ralf Gumbel, chief executive officer at KBA MetalPrint, will be appearing on the panel of the Candid Forum session at this year’s Euro CanTech.
Belvac acquires Rosario Can Technology
Belvac Production Machinery has announced the acquisition of Rosario Can Technology
Miltec UV celebrates milestone with new lithium-ion battery technology
Miltec UV has recently celebrated its 28th year in business. The company has expanded into several new markets domestically and internationally and now has plans to further grow new markets in 2018.
GEW goes green with hybrid cars
Manufacturer of UV curing equipment for the printing and coating industries GEW (EC) Limited has invested in a fleet of eight new Toyota Auris hybrid cars for its team of service engineers to provide more efficient and environment-friendly transportation.
Dow’s can coating formulations gain recognition
Dow Coating Materials has been recognised at the Edison Awards for Applied Technology for its innovative approach to can coating formulations.
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 […]