Blogs
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.
Changing with the times
In today’s guest blog, Beth Graves advises on the four things to do to successfully adapt during the Covid-19 crisis.
A quick update
Our August Supplier Profile issue is beginning to take shape nicely. Please be sure to get in touch with Mark Neilson: [email protected] if you’re interested in joining the profile. It really is a who’s who of the industry for 2020/21 can making industry.
An update on Asia CanTech
In case you missed it in last week’s CanTech newsletter, we have an update for you about our Asia CanTech conference in Vietnam later this year (9-11 November), courtesy of conference director, Neil McRitchie.
Is the message getting through?
I’m sure there are a few other kindred spirits within the industry that get excited when there’s coverage of canned products featuring within the mainstream media.
Have you been recycle-shamed?
There was an interesting survey to emerge from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) recently, where nearly half of UK parents were said to be shamed by their children for poor recycling practices. Are you one of them?
A welcome return
After the global uncertainty of the previous few months, at CanTech we are looking forward to the welcome return of a couple of regular features.
The joy of food cans
One positive to come out of the pandemic has been the renaissance of the humble food can. From celebrity chefs, to food supermarket displays, food cans have been high on the agenda for consumers adjusting to the new norm we are seeing.