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Lighthouse reveals MES software for Tool Management functionality
Lighthouse Systems has enhanced the Tool Management module of its MES software, Shopfloor-Online, to address complex tool management requirements.
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.
An improved consumer experience from a beverage can
Nomis Consultancy’s Simon Jennings introduced ‘Open Clean’, a new innovation for the beverage can industry on the third day of Asia CanTech
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.
Job vacancies at CarnaudMetalbox Engineering
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering, the UK manufacturer specialising in high speed, precision metal forming, finishing machines and tooling, used to produce cans for the global beverage and food markets, has a number of vacancies available to join its team based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK.
July/August 2017
Filling focus: Food Shaping & embossing Two-piece market update Tooling developments – two piece/three piece Can Making MVPS Site visit: can maker
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
A sense of nostalgia
Sri Lanka’s can making industry has entered a new phase with the opening of GM Metal Packaging’s decorative tinplate can production plant that is serving the customers who previously have been supplied from the company’s main factory in Guangdong Province in China. David Hayes reports.
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.
Cantec unveil new end making press
Cantec has developed a new end making press named End-o-mat.100 to operate a double row tooling up to dia. 153 mm (603) at 6 out, which gives a capacity of more than 1000 end per minute.
New Can-o-mat shaper for cans
Shaped cans seem to have become more popular for coffee and milk powder as of late and there are several processes on the market, like mechanical forming, blow molding or high pressure forming.
SLAC announces joint venture with International Container Company
SLAC has announced the formation of SLAC Precision Corporation Americas, a joint venture between SLAC and engineering company International Container Supply.
Chivas Regal collaborates with Crown
Crown has continued its collaboration with Chivas Regal (Chivas) to produce a one of a kind shaped tin for the brand’s Generosity: Amplified initiative.