technology
Dow’s can coating formulations gain recognition
Dow Coating Materials has been recognised at the Edison Awards for Applied Technology for its innovative approach to can coating formulations.
Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
Crown to showcase digital technologies at drinktec
Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East will showcase advances in digital technologies and decorative finishes for the beverage sector at drinktec 2017.
La Colombe and Crown launch MiniVault beverage can
Following the launch of the Draft Latte, a crafted coffee drink using Crown’s InnoValve technology, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Crown Beverage Packaging North America have partnered again to announce the launch of the MiniVault.
AkzoNobel strengthens global position with double acquisition
AkzoNobel has announced its acquisition of UK-based Flexcrete Technologies Ltd and an agreement to acquire French manufacturer Disa Technology (Disatech).
Dow presents sustainable coatings for food and drink cans
Dow Coating Materials has introduced a durable alternative to traditional, epoxy-based can coatings with Canvera Polyolefin Dispersions.
Crown’s Peelfit technology wins gold at DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
Crown Food Europe has received a gold award at the 29th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation for its easy-open foil sealed can.
Strategic partnership for metal decorating inks
Sun Chemical and KBA-MetalPrint have announced their global partnership for metal decorating inks.
Sherwin-Willams acquires paint and coatings corporation Valspar
The Sherwin‐Williams Company has announced it has completed its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation.
Rexnord announces digital productivity platform
Rexnord has announced the launch of DiRXN, its new digital productivity platform based on the integration of innovative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and ecommerce technologies.
ORG Packaging confirmed for Asia CanTech
Our first keynote speaker for Asia CanTech has been finalised with ORG Packaging confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
AkzoNobel opens performance coatings site in Chonburi, Thailand
AkzoNobel has opened a new performance coatings production facility in Chonburi, Thailand.
Record attendance for IST METZ at UV DAYS
IST METZ has reported record attendance for its in-house exhibition for UV and LED UV technology, UV DAYS 2017.
AkzoNobel expansion strengthens international brand in South America
AkzoNobel has opened a performance coatings production facility in Santo André, Brazil, which will enable the company to be more agile in responding to local customer needs and regional market demands.