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ITRI launches Responsible Tin Supply group
International tin industry organisation, ITRI has launched a Responsible Tin Supply group aimed at achieving a credible and more coordinated supply chain for tin.
Sun Chemical to increase prices of inks and coatings
Sun Chemical will increase the price of all inks and coatings containing acrylic derivatives from 15 May 2017.
Schuler partners with TMC to produce DWI bottle cans
Schuler has partnered with Japanese specialists in DWI bottle cans TMC. The company produces aluminium bottles and has developed a machine to form bottle necks with tooling technology.
Success for second Beviale Moscow exhibition
The second edition of Beviale Moscow was a success, the trade fair for the beverage industry in Eastern Europe saw 3,984 visitors and 130 exhibitors attend between 28 February to 2 March at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
What’s the Apeal?
November 2016 saw the appointment of Alexis Van Maercke as the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging’s (Apeal) new secretary general. CanTech finds out how he is settling in.
October 2016
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Decrease in metal packaging carbon footprint
Further improvement has been achieved in the metal packaging industry’s environmental positioning, according to a study by European Metal Packaging (Empac).
Sun Chemical to deliver sustainable flexible packaging
Representatives from the flexible packaging community were given an exclusive insight into the latest market trends, key challenges and issues that are driving packaging development at an exclusive event in Düsseldorf hosted by Sun Chemical and BASF.
Sun Chemical promotes Shaw
Sun Chemical has named Jeffrey Shaw as new chief of supply chain, quality and business improvement officer.
Sun Chemicals releases sustainability report
Sun Chemical has published its 2015 sustainability report, which showcases the leadership in eco-efficiency through established data-driven metrics, as well as examples of how suppliers are contributing to the company’s environmental footprint.
Crimea River
The can making industry in Ukraine has been in a state of crisis due to economic and political instability in the region. However, as the economy shows signs of recovery, cannery manufacturers are hoping to see an end to this harsh period. CanTech International’s new Eastern European correspondent, Vladislav Vorotnikov, investigates.
Let battle commence
Evert van de Weg speaks to Cees Verboom,Ardagh Group’s operations director Aerosols Europe, who provides an insight into the two-piece and three-piece can debate which shows no sign of relenting.
Coke CCE looks to the future of manufacturing
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has released the initial findings from its industry research partnership with Cranfield University; a white paper entitled Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future. The paper considers the current and future landscape of sustainable manufacturing across the food and drink industry in Great Britain, investigating the challenges and opportunities the industry needs to address […]
APEAL reports high rates of steel packaging recycling
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) reported that 2013 was the best year ever for steel packaging recycling in Europe.