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Let’s not take our eyes off the prize
That term ‘infinite recyclability’ which has been our trademark over the year is now under threat. Plastic is getting its act together and we as an industry need to take note.
Have you booked in?
Virtual Asia CanTech is beginning to warm up nicely, with a vast array of can makers and suppliers from around the world booked to attend.
CMI confirmed for Virtual Asia CanTech
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for this November’s ground-breaking Virtual Asia CanTech conference.
A truly global affair for Virtual Asia CanTech
This year’s can making trade show for the Southeast Asian market has gone global, with can makers from every continent across the world having signed up to view Virtual Asia CanTech 2020.
Join the virtual revolution
An industry first from Worldwide Expo (Asia CanTech and CanTech The Grand Tour) and CanTech International magazine, Virtual Asia CanTech brings the industry-leading event directly to you.
An update about our digital magazine issues
From 14 September, only subscribers to CanTech International will be able to view digital issues of the magazine, so make sure you don’t miss out on exclusive industry content by signing up if you havent’ already.
Bringing the show to you
In case you missed last week’s exciting news, Bell Publishing is delighted to announce the launch of Asia CanTech 2020 as a virtual show.
Asia CanTech – a new virtual event
After lots of deliberation, discussions with the industry, and looking at the different options available, we have decided to go virtual with Asia CanTech this year.
Dark forces at work
Despite all the news in the mainstream media being positive regarding the upsurge in the demand for cans, I was unfortunately alerted to a ridiculous article in CNN recently. The article states that the chemical BPA, found in the lining of canned foods and many plastics and in thermal receipts, was linked to a 49 per cent greater risk of death within 10 years, according to a new study.
A sneak peak
Our September issue sees an exclusive interview with CEO of Canpack, Roberto Villaquiran. The interview focuses on Canpack’s a state-of-the-art aluminium can body and ends manufacturing plant and the North American Center of Excellence.
An update from the group sales manager
What a challenging past few months these have been for us all both personally and professionally. Having spoken to many of our customers recently, it has been clear that this industry is strong and stoic.
Our definitive guide
Welcome to the 2020 Supplier Profile issue. It’s certainly a year that’ll live long in the memory, with the Covid-19 pandemic having caused chaos to many businesses globally. It is however testament to the strength of the can making business how the industry has rallied around to ensure consumers have had products on the shelves and coping with the intense demands a pandemic brings.
Pioneering sustainability change
For an industry deemed ‘conservative’ in its approach, it really is fantastic to see the lengths in which companies in the can making world are leading the drive for a real sustainable change.
Joining the top table
The last fortnight has seen a refreshing return to action, with some significant can making news to hit the news desk of CanTech International.