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Sun Chemical to present at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2017
Sun Chemical will showcase its portfolio of inks for monobloc, tube and aerosol cans during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2017, which takes place on 18-19 January at the Porte de Versailles, Paris.
Crown training programme increases employee engagement
Crown has has explained how its Elements of Engagement (EoE) programme trains leaders to cultivate an open dialogue and create a culture of transparency, helping increase employee engagement at all levels.
The can remains a favourite with young people
Research carried out by GfK and commissioned by BCME reflects a positive upward trend in popularity for the can, particularly with younger age groups.
Apeal video highlights importance of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has launched a new video animation highlighting the unique benefits of steel as the ideal packaging material for a circular economy.
Global market for metal cans on the rise
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is projected to exceed $80 billion by 2022, driven by rising consumption of all types of beverages and growing popularity of convenient, cost-friendly, eco-friendly and safe packaging options.
Mineral water in a can launched in Germany
German drinks manufacturer Rhodius Mineralquellen has reintroduced its mineral water into cans after more than a decade.
Tin use estimated to improve
ITRI’s has published its latest estimate of refined tin use in 2015 at 345,700t, with expectation it will remain static or improve slightly in 2016.
European brewers in danger
Europe’s brewing sector is experiencing radical change, according to statistics released in 2015 by industry trade body, The Brewers of Europe.
AkzoNobel confirms powder coatings investment
AkzoNobel has made a $10 million investment on a powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India.
Valspar expands capacity in Asia
The Valspar Corporation has announced that it is expanding production capacity at its Singapore facility to meet increased demand for its food and beverage packaging products in the Asia Pacific region.
Videojet formulates coloured inks
In response to customers’ needs to reduce packaging waste and increase productivity, Videojet Technologies has formulated two environmentally friendly coloured inks for the food and beverage packaging industry.
Thomas T. Fischer
The emerging markets sector is said to represent 41 per cent of global consumer expenditure by 2020. With this in mind, CanTech International caught up with Thomas T. Fischer, vice president investor relations and corporate affairs at Crown.
AkzoNobel expands Indonesian coatings plant
AkzoNobel has completed phase one of the $2.8 million expansion of its performance coatings plant in Cikarang, Indonesia.
Crown publishes Q1 results
Crown Holdings has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2016.