design
Mintel announces 2018 global packaging trends
Mintel has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
Tonejet unveils production Cyclone at InPrint 2017
At InPrint 2017, Tonejet unveiled what it claims to be the first industrial production direct-to-can digital printing machine.
Nielsen reveals popularity of canned craft beer
New research by Nielsen has revealed that cans make up a quarter of craft beers sold in the UK.
Crown collaborates with Island Records on “Shazamable” can
Record label Island Records has partnered with Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East to launch what it claims is the world’s first “Shazamable” can for its Session IPA Beer.
CarnaudMetalbox celebrates gold at The Skills Show
For the third successive year, CarnaudMetalbox Engineering apprentices have won gold at this year’s Skills Show organised by WorldSkills UK
Ball wins BAMA innovation award
Ball has won an Innovation Award at the BAMA awards for its tactile aluminium aerosol can.
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.
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.
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).
Ball & CCL win World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2017
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) stages the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award every year. In the category ‘Aluminium cans already on the market’, Tag Body Spray from the US producer CCL and the anti-transpirant of Ball Corporation for the Men Expert Series from L’Oréal won joint first place.
Tetley marks anniversary with Crown collaboration
In commemoration of its 180th anniversary, tea brand Tetley has teamed up with Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe to create a limited edition celebration tin.
The Can Makers unveils Indie Drinks Can Advice website
The Can Makers has launched a new Indie Drinks Can Advice website to help craft drinks makers get their drinks into cans.
Crown’s orbit closure debuts in Poland
Polish fruit and vegetable processor Dawtona has partnered with Crown Food Europe to bring the Orbit Closure to Poland’s retail shelves for the first time.
Ardagh extends finishings portfolio
The Ardagh Group has announced its latest beverage can finishing which combines matte and glossy surfaces, Matte & Mirror Impact.