metal packaging
The future is here
The final day of Asia CanTech kicked off with Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, providing an overview on the Thai metal packaging industry.
Ardagh wins Best in Metal Award 2017
Ardagh Group has won this year’s MPMA Best in Metal Award for its Minor Figures Cold Brew Nitro Coffee.
Crown maintains leadership position with CDP
For the second consecutive year, Crown’s environmental stewardship has been recognised with an “A” ranking for its submission to CDP’s Climate Change Evaluation Programme.
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.
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.
Canned food favoured amongst students
A recent survey carried out by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association has revealed that 92% of students use canned food, but many fail to grasp its nutritional and recycling attributes.
Crown announces new lightweight beverage end
Crown Asia Pacific has announced the launch of its new lightweight SuperEnd beverage ends which it says reduce metal use by over 10% when compared to conventional 202 diameter (52mm) ends.
New keynote confirmed for Asia CanTech
Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, has been confirmed as the latest keynote speaker at this year’s Asia CanTech.
Your essential guide
Our Supplier Profile issue should start to hit desks at the end of next week. It’s a bumper 108-page issue so it has kept us busy during the past few weeks.
Jamestrong appoints former Colorpak MD as new CEO
Australasian packaging supplier Jamestrong has appointed former Colorpak managing director Alex Commins as its new CEO.
A refreshing change
Neil and I have just returned from Portugal, where we visited Comur’s fish canning shops in Lisbon, followed by a trip to Aveiro to see the packing plant and museum.
Ardagh Group to focus on innovation at Drinktec
The Ardagh Group has announced that it will be showcasing a display of the latest innovations in glass and metal packaging at Drinktec 2017.
Crown makes progress with 2020 sustainability goals
Crown has already exceeded one of its five-year strategy goals to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.