Blogs
Brexit- betting on the future?
For someone who studied politics at university before becoming a journalist, the political spectrum over the past few days has been utterly compelling in the UK.
A key note to the future – Crown in Asia
Having already secured the services of Kian Joo and Tata Steel to present as keynote speakers at Asia CanTech 2016, Bell Publishing has announced that the new president of Crown’s Asia Pacific division, Robert H. Bourque Jr., will also be presenting at the show.
A look ahead…
It’s very much back to business for the team as we plan ahead for the next instalment of Asia CanTech 2016.
Time to dream?
We are now only a couple of days away from Euro 2016 and there appears to be a degree of cautious optimism building in England.
Taking stock
It was a fun trip out to Chicago for IMDA last week. I think both Mark and I have rediscovered our love of golf having seen the impeccable condition of the course at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills resort.
Tales from the Windy City
Hello from Chicago where I’m here for the International Metal Decorators Association’s annual conference.
Next stop Kuala Lumpur
It is now time for the team here at Bell Publishing to turn our attention to the next instalment of Asia CanTech, which is set to take place at the Hilton Hotel on 7-9 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
On the beers
I’m particularly glad that this week’s blog doesn’t coincide with my visit to the Independent Beer Can Awards which I’ll be attending tomorrow night (Thursday 12 May).
Back to business
Aside from a nightmare journey back from Denver which included flight delays, an incompetent taxi driver and being sat next to the passenger from hell (don’t ask!), my week in Denver for Cannex was a really enjoyable one and a valuable experience as far as my can making education goes.
Greetings from Denver
Living in Britain, I know what it is like to experience a touch of unpredictability when it comes to the weather. However, it’s nothing compared to what I have experienced in Denver over the past couple of days.
Brexit implications?
The campaign trail for the vote on whether Britain should leave the European Union began in earnest this week and it is sure to be an intense debate.
A straw poll
Ball Packaging Europe scooped the top award at the Euro CanTech Awards, which took place at the InterContinental hotel in Berlin, Germany on 5 April 2016.
And the winner is…
Day two of Euro CanTech concluded with the awards and gala dinner, which saw over 100 people from across the can making sector in Europe attending.
A rallying call
Today began with the star attraction Colin Gillis, president of Ball Europe, who presented on the emerging trends within the packaging industry.