steel
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.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Celebrating success at Asia CanTech 2016
The highlight of Asia CanTech was once again the Asia CanTech Awards and Gala Dinner which took place on day two of the event.
Maercke succeeds Mohr at APEAL
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has appointed Alexis Van Maercke as secretary general, effective from 17 November.
A candid look into the Asian metal packaging market
Today saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Crown publishes Q3 results 2016
Crown has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016.
Steel cans reduce climate change impact
The Association of Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has confirmed that the impact on climate change of the average unit of steel packaging was reduced by 32% during 2000 to 2013.
Questions and answers
Today is the deadline if you would like to submit any questions to our panel for our Candid Forum feature at Asia CanTech. The Candid Forum panel includes Crown’s Nandkumar Bhosale, Kian Joo’s Tony Foo Mun Choong and Tata Steel’s Simon Vooijs.
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.
Crown launches Peelfit can
Crown has launched a proprietary metal can, Peelfit designed specifically for the dry food market to address demands for greater convenience, light weighting and product protection.
It’s an innovation thing
I’ve just returned from an enjoyable couple of days visiting Moravia Cans based in the Czech Republic. Although it was a tricky journey – landing in Vienna, driving through Slovakia and into the Czech Republic, it was certainly a worthwhile visit.
ITRI conference reviews tinplate innovations
ITRI’s 11th International Tinplate conference held in London last week showcased the latest innovations in tinplate production and use, demonstrating the unique ability of tinplate to adapt to fast changing and demanding market drivers.
Blechwarenfabrik Limburg joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Blechwarenfabrik Limburg has joined the association as a corporate member.
Back to business
After a very enjoyable week on holiday in Malta, it’s time to turn my attention to the rest of the calendar year in the can making world.