packaging
Ball unveils its smallest ever can format
Ball Corporation is adding a 15cl slim can format to its range of beverage packaging options in Europe.
Global Beverage Cans Market report 2018-22
The report, Global Beverage Cans Market 2018-22, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
Sonoco unveils SoftPeel membrane
Global packaging company Sonoco has introduced its SoftPeel membrane, a new closure option for cans.
Sun Chemical to present metal decorating solutions at ADF 2018
During the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2018, which takes place from 31 January to 1 February at the Porte de Versailles, Paris, Sun Chemical will showcase its portfolio of inks for monobloc, tube and aerosol cans as well as its brand protection solutions for metal packaging.
Crown takes steps towards a sustainable future
Crown has released its 2017 Sustainability Report to demonstrate the progress it has made on its sustainability journey.
Napea chooses Ball for new can packaging
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be launching a new 33cl can for Italian beer company Napea, as it moves into canning as a new packaging format.
Happy New Year
I hope you all enjoyed the festive period and are ready and raring to go for the year ahead!
Crown brings festive cheer with tins
Crown Aerosols and Speciality Packaging Europe is entering the festive spirit for 2017. The company has been engaged by several of its longstanding customers to create brand new Christmas-themed tins.
Steel confirmed as model packaging material for circular economy
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the announcement of a balanced Circular Economy Package, following the progress made during the last Trilogue discussions under the Estonian presidency on 18 December.
Sensory Analytics becomes sponsor of CannedWater4kids
Sensory Analytics has become the latest company to demonstrate strong support for CW4K and their purpose to make sure all children, worldwide have access to clean, safe drinking water. The 14-month sponsorship agreement includes visibility for the company on the CW4K website, event materials and CW4K announcements.
Sacmi and Ulysse win over can making multinational
Sacmi Automation & Inspection Systems Division has successfully tested its new decorated cap inspection system, the Decocap 360-3D, at its plant in Asturias, Spain.
Linx provides twin coding solution for specialist brewery
Linx Printing Technologies has announced that it will be providing a solution for the coding of primary and secondary packaging at Fourpure Brewing Co.
A snapshot from Can Man
As this year draws to a close, I have something to whet your appetite for our December/January issue from our resident Can Man and his irreverent ramblings.
Italian packaging machinery turnover tops €7bn
The Italian packaging machinery industry is set to complete another year of growth.