Back issues

December 2012/January 2013

Regulars:

New Products: New cans and ends in the market place

Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line

Filling Focus: News and information from the filling industry

Candid: Thongchai Oranrigsupak, managing director, Benjamit Packaging

Features:

Ball Interview: Gerrit Heske has recently become senior vice president of Ball Corporation and chief operating officer, global metal beverage packaging. Here he talks to Alec Peachey about the role and Ball’s future plans

Oven technology: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg talks to International Thermal Systems (ITS) about its range of drying technology for cans

Asia: In an exclusive interview with Alec Peachey, Stolle CEO Gus Reall discusses the company’s plans in China

Printing plates: Bruno Machado, technical and commercial manager at Seven Ogun International, examines the different types of printing plates available to can makers

Knight’s Knowledge: Jack Knight from INX International provides more tips on how to control costs associated with ink. Here he discusses choosing the right pigments

Machinery: As Belvac Production Machinery celebrates its 50th anniversary, Bill Speidell looks back at the company’s earliest days up to now

Coding: Nick Plaister, continuous ink jet director at Domino Printing Sciences, offers his views on the latest trends and innovations for the canning sector

Printing technology: Crabtree of Gateshead is a leading manufacturer of metal decorating presses and coating machines. Capital goods director John McHugh discusses the company’s range of machines and looks at the importance of safety

Tinplate conference: Over 100 delegates from around the world gathered in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 7 November for the 10th International Tinplate Conference. Dr Tony Wallace, technology manager at ITRI and coordinator of the Tinplate Group, reports on the event

October 2012

Regulars:

• Filling focus: News and information from the filling industry
• Candid: Peter Strode, managing director, Intercan

Features:

• Conference preview: The technical conference and exhibition for can makers and fillers in the Asia-Pacific Region and their suppliers returns to Bangkok. Alec Peachey finds out what to expect
• Steel developments: Nicole Korb, communications manager at ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein, reports on the company’s Future Symposium 2012: 2nd Steel Packaging Forum
• Knight’s Knowledge: Jack Knight from INX International takes a look at what’s next in the metal decorating industry
• Refurbishment: Chris McKenzie, sales manager, CarnaudMetalbox Engineering, looks at using refurbishment and enhancement to boost productivity and flexibility
• Beading, necking & flanging: Evert van de Weg talks to Lanico’s Michael Kaufmann and finds out how the company has stayed at the  forefront of innovation
• Troubleshooting: In his final article, Stephen Clarke from Ball Packaging Europe answers questions about some of the areas he has covered
• Production: Daniel Hilfiker, CEO at Pneumofore, describes various vacuum system solutions and technological trends
• Raw materials: Patricia Mobbs, communications manager at the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal), discusses the value of steel
• Used & refurbished equipment: In these tough economic times the used equipment market continues to offer can makers a viable alternative. Alec Peachey talks to two companies who specialise in this area
• Asia report: Vietnam’s can industry is going through an important growth stage. David Hayes reports
• Cupping: Ian Williams, the managing director of TG Can International, talks to CanTech International about the company’s new cupping press
• Company profile: Publisher Neil McRitchie was invited to Chicago to meet the new owner and management team behind the buyout of OKL Can Line
• BCME report: Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) examines how the drinks can has changed and developed over the years

September 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Robert Budway, president, Can Manufacturers Institute

Features:

• China update: Joan Wei, president of Chinese can maker ORG Packaging talks to David Hayes about the company’s expansion plans
• Consumer campaign: Leading US canned food manufacturers have united to drive research-based messaging aimed at brands, retailers and consumers
• Tooling developments: Can expert Evert van de Weg talks to two well-established companies about their can tooling activities
• Filling focus: CanTech International is set to include more features, news and information from the filling industry. We kick off proceedings with a look at the canned wine market
• Knight’s knowledge: This month Jack Knight from INX International returns with a back to basics guide and provides a general description of the lithographic process and equipment
• Focus: South Africa: Alex Bouwer, NamPak Bevcan sales and marketing manager, discusses the beverage can market in South Africa
• Supplier profiles

July/August 2012

Regulars:

New products: New cans and ends in the market place
New equipment: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
Candid: Larry Tucker, president, Prime Controls

Features:

Eurocan: Eurocan recently experienced a taste of Hollywood after being asked to supply and setup can making equipment that was used in the film Dark Shadows. Alec Peachey talks to managing director John Jenner

Metal decorating: Eduardo Alegria, business development manager metal deco at Sun Chemical Europe,
looks at some of the key development trends in metal decorating inks

Caps and closures: Can expert Evert van de Weg speaks to Stéphane Lequin, division managing director
closures at Massilly, about the company’s experience in this important market

Sustainability: Gordon Shade, chief executive officer of the European Metal Packaging Association (Empac), and Ellen Wauters, communications manager, look at how sustainability promotes metal packaging

India: Editorial board member Atit Bhatia attempts to decode the story behind the Indian can market

Aluminium bottles: Ball sees potential for growth in the aluminium bottle market throughout Europe

Mobile canning: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US, The Can Van makes it possible for local
breweries of all sizes to can their beer with a complete packaging service. Co-founder Kate Drane discusses this mobile canning service for craft breweries

Lightweighting: Stephen Clarke is the customer technical service (CTS) manager for Western Europe at Ball Packaging Europe. In his penultimate article he looks at the area of lightweighting

Decorative cans: Intense price competition among decorative can makers in southern China is causing can producers to review their production processes

June 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: John Morris, chief executive, British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association

Features:

• Curing: Marcus Greenbrook, international sales manager at GEW, discusses the benefits of switching from a
  conventional curing system to UV
• Coating systems: CanTech International can expert Evert van de Weg talks to Matthias Allar from Sprimag, a leading manufacturer of coating machines for the metal packaging industry
• Cannex review: The Chinese can market cannot be ignored. That was the message from suppliers who attended this year’s Cannex Asia Pacific in Guangzhou
• Craft beer: Russ Phillips, the founder of www.craftcans.com, looks at the growth of the craft beer market in the US
• IMDA review: Metal decorating was once again at the top of the agenda at the IMDA’s annual meeting in Bloomingdale, Illinois, US
• Inspection: Steve Davis, business development manager at Sencon, looks at the pros and cons of dome reform measurement
• Inspecting cans: Brian Baird, director of product marketing at Applied Vision, discusses the reasons why its single, self-contained inspection system is helping to revolutionise can inspection
• Environment: This case study looks at the reasons why Crown chose Environmental Water Systems (UK) for its water treatment needs at its new state-of-the-art plant in Slovakia

May 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Mark Taylor, managing director, Heat Food and Drink

Features:

• US update: Andre Balbi and Rich Grimley from Rexam Beverage Can Americas answer questions about the company’s activities in the US
• Can shaping: Bill Speidell from Belvac Production Machinery discusses the company’s range of shaping technology
• Cannex 2012: Suppliers from around the world will be showcasing their products and services to can makers at this year’s Cannex Asia Pacific. Alec Peachey takes a look at what some of them will be exhibiting
• Used and refurbished equipment: Dealers of used and refurbished equipment are continuing to see a strong demand for their equipment
• China update: Editorial board member Simon Jennings looks at the can market in China
• Can filling lines: Stephen Clarke is the customer technical service for Western Europe at Ball Packaging. In this article he discusses how to improve performance at the can filling stage
• IMDA preview: Jack Knight from INX International is CanTech International’s regular ink specialist.  He is also president of the International Metal Decorators Association, which holds its annual convention in Illinois, US, from 22-24 May. Here Jack looks ahead to the event
• Bisphenol A: In this article, CanTech International gets reaction to the FDA’s recent statement about Bisphenol A, a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drink cans
• Manufacturing: David Hayes visited two machinery manufacturers during a recent trip to Taiwan and discovered that demand from can makers in the region is strong
• Aluminium bottles: Demand for aluminium bottles is increasing in the US. Editorial board member James Petersen, who works for Ball Corporation, discusses the reasons why

April 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Alex Grossjohann, vice president, CMC-Kuhnke Worldwide

Features:

• Stolle interview: In an exclusive interview Greg Butcher, Stolle’s chief operating and technical officer, gives CanTech International his views on the future of can and end making equipment
• Machinery: One of Taiwan’s leading can making machinery producers is responding to market demands. David Hayes reports
• Market statistics: The Can Makers market report contains detailed information about the UK beverage can market. Geoff Courtney, chairman of the Can Makers, highlights why drinks cans continue to be a preferred pack choice
• Three-piece cans: Jakob Guyer, chief executive officer at Soudronic Group, discusses the three-piece can making process and looks at the technology available to can makers
• Aerosol developments: The Ardagh Group is enhancing its position in the aerosol market. Alec Peachey speaks to CEO Niall Wall about the company’s latest acquisition
• Ovens: Kevin Gillest (director of technical services) and Mike Calahan (managing director) of US-based Integrated Packaging Solutions discuss the thermal/oven process part of can making
• The printing process: Jack Knight from INX International is CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. He discusses the printing process
• Beverage filling: Evert van de Weg talks to Dutch filler DIS and finds out about the company’s plans to install a fifth can filling line
• Aerosol production: After producing several thousand sample cans on its Icon V-Drive, Schuler believes it has found aerosol can makers a viable production alternative
• Engineering: Adrian Long, global account manager for Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CmbE), discusses metal forming machine fundamentals

March 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Anders Linde, secretary general, Metal Packaging Europe

Features:

• Metal matters: The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) took part in a debate on metal packaging’s contribution to a resource-efficient Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels
• Cleaning cans: Joe Bohlen, vice president of technology at Cincinnati Industrial Machinery, has more than 30 years experience in can processing. He discusses the can washer technology that is available to can makers
• Changing demands: James Peterson, vice president of marketing and corporate affairs for Ball Corporation, discusses new markets and sizes driving can growth in the US
• Seamlessly moving forward: Alec Peachey speaks to the commercial manager of Spanish company Talleres Ezquerra Seamers about the latest developments in seaming
• Got good beer? Put it in a can!: A look at why more and more craft brewers in the US are switching to aluminium cans
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. He is also CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. Here he discusses printing on tinplate
• Trading metal: Alec Peachey paid a visit to the London Metal Exchange (LME) to find out how metal is traded
• Washing and drying: Johan Jonkman, international sales manager at VMI Holland BV, talks to Alec Peachey about advancements in this area
• Clarke’s can corner: Stephen Clarke, customer technical service manager for Western Europe at Ball Packaging Europe, talks about double seam performance
• Getting a grip on handling: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg speaks to Paolo Soliani, sales manager of Clevertech, on the company’s impending move into the beverage can market
• Maintaining ovens: Thomas Zimmerman, sales and marketing manager at Greenbank Technology, discusses oven maintenance

February 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Chris McKenzie, sales manager, Carnaud Metalbox Engineering

Features:

• Facing the pressure: Wilco AG offers leak testers to meet the demanding requirements of different industries. CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg spoke to the company’s co-founder Martin Lehmann
• Sustainable packaging design: Cradle to Cradle was founded by Professor Dr Michael Braungart and the American architect William McDonough. In this article, Dr Braungart discusses the concept
• Total tinplate: Dr Ulrich Roeske, chairman of the executive board of Rasselstein, Germany’s only tinplate manufacturer, discusses the reasons why recycling rates are so high in the country
• Understanding and improving line throughput: Shenandoah Automation is an automation and operations consulting firm based in Jackson, Tennessee, US. David Sterrett, the company’s vice president, looks at how can makers can improve line efficiency by carrying out some simple steps
• Bearing up well: Bear Products – a specialist in rubber, neoprene and urethane spare parts for the can making industry – celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Alec Peachey speaks to the company’s president Mary Anne Evo
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he talks about the role of the pressman
• Supplying Saigon: During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, delegates were invited to take a tour around Crown’s plant in Ho Chi Minh City. Alec Peachey reports
• Canvironment Week: Editorial board member and senior vice president of Hindustan Tin Works, Atit Bhatia, looks back at Canvironment Week 2011, an environmental campaign designed to promote the sustainability of metal packaging
• Producing quality cans: CanTech International is once again running a series of technical articles based on the Technical Forum at last year’s Asia CanTech conference. Jonathan Ellaby, vice president international operations at INX International Ink Co, looks at wet-on-wet printing
• Maintaining efficiency: The network of companies, known as Haar group, is organised around the founding company Alfons Haar Maschinenbau in Hamburg, Germany. Alec Peachey speaks to the company’s CEO Thomas Haar

December 2011/January 2012

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Joanne York, managing director, York Engineering Solutions

Features:

• The perfect package: Alec Peachey speaks to Patrick Geffers,
  sales manager graphics, Stork Prints Austria, about the company’s Direct Laser Engraving (DLE) process
• The thrill of Brazil: Renault de Freitas Castro, economist and CEO of
  Abralatas (the Brazilian can makers association), takes an in-depth look at the country’s expanding beverage can market
• Diversification is key: CanTech International corespondent Evert van
  de Weg talks to Rexam about its range of beverage cans and the markets they serve
• Clarke’s can corner: Stephen Clarke is the customer technical service
  (CTS) manager for Western Europe at Ball Packaging Europe. In his latest
  contribution for CanTech International, he discusses beverage end manufacturing
• Differentiating pin oven technology: John Zea, president of
  International Thermal Systems, examines the pin oven technology available
  to can makers
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he discusses the UV process and answers questions from CanTech International readers
• Challenges in starting up a new beverage company: In this article, Marty Brown, chief operating officer at Mr Pink Collections goes through the process involved in bringing a new canned beverage to market
• An increasing appetite: James Peterson, vice president of marketing and
  corporate affairs for Ball Corporation and a member of the CanTech International editorial board, will provide a regular update on the Americas. In his first contribution, he looks at the growth of the can market in Brazil
• Infinitely recyclable: The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is the trade
  association of the metal and composite can manufacturing industry and its suppliers in the United States. Megan Daum is the director of sustainability at CMI. In this article, she discusses sustainability and how cans can play
  a part in reducing food waste

November 2011

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Santi Canela, partner and technology manager, Fast Drinks

Features:

• Asia CanTech 2011 review: A record number of can makers and suppliers attended this year’s conference. Alec Peachey reports from Vietnam
• Asia CanTech 2011 Awards: Can makers from throughout Asia were honoured at the Gala Awards dinner in Vietnam
• Bucking the trend: CanTech International was invited on a whistle stop tour of CarnaudMetalbox Engineering’s facilities in Shipley, near Yorkshire. In this article, Alec Peachey finds out more about the history of the company, from its beginnings to the present day
• Thin walled aerosol cans: Dr Bernd Ullmann is the business development manager at Mall + Herlan. In this article he looks at the different manufacturing methods used for making aerosols, including impact extrusion (IE) and deep draw and wall ironing (DWI)
• Making inroads: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg discusses how DWI cans for food have gained an increasing market share in Europe
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International he looks at the area of quality control
• Spraying dividends: Gregor Spengler, secretary general of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal), reveals the reasons why the aerosol industry is heading for a new production record in 2011
• A core of steel: The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) held its recent Summit in Kosice, Slovakia. Patricia Mobbs, Apeal communications manager, reports on the event

October 2011

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• Candid: Patrick Geffers, sales manager graphics, Stork Prints Austria

Features:

• Asia CanTech 2011 preview: Asia CanTech will take place in Vietnam for the first time ever this year
• Clarke’s can corner: Stephen Clarke is the customer technical service (CTS) manager for Western Europe at Ball Packaging Europe. He will share his knowledge of the industry in every other issue of CanTech International
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical
  service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International he looks at the area of  graphics
• A master of trades: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg speaks to Rolf Geide, general manager of Cantec, and Robert Bauerdiek, commercial director, about the company’s can making machinery and new developments
• A one stop shop: The two largest used can making machinery dealers have joined forces. US based Container Fabrication Machinery and MEM Holland spoke to CanTech International about the agrrement
• Decorative designs: Turkey’s steel can manufacturing industry has undergone a shake up in the past two years with several companies deciding to close down production due to low prices and overcapacity in the market. David Hayes reports on a company that is bucking this trend
• Marketing matters: This article explores the world of iconic beverage can design and marketing, focusing on artwork and packaging innovation, the motivations behind them and a look at what the future holds for cans
• Seaming techniques: Ole Orts Pedersen is a senior consultant at Danish can maker Glud & Marstrand. In this article, he covers the basics of double seaming and closing machines
• Seaming seafood cans: The area of seaming is one of the most important steps in the can making process. In this article Alejandro Martinez from MCG updates Alec Peachey on some of the latest developments

September 2011

Regulars:

• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Bruce Behrens, senior business manager,iMSGroup

Features:

• Sustainable seafood: In this update, Ardagh and Crown talk to CanTech International about the fish can market
• Economic ovens: CanTech International editor Alec Peachey travelled to Hassloch in Germany to find out more about the energy savings offered by KBA’s new air management system
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical
  service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International he looks at the area of  UV printing
• A vital link: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg talks to Sandvik about its can tooling activities
• Counting the cost of counterfeiting: Security and brand protection is one of the biggest concerns for businesses today, and the issue has been rising up the business agenda over the last few years. This article looks at
  what protection is available for metal packaging
• In the zone: In the last issue Andy Pott from Arc Pacific looked at the operation of pin ovens. Here he continues his look at this area with a focus on Internal Bake Ovens (IBO)
• Can closure systems: Editorial board member Atit Bhatia takes a look at the can closure systems available to brand owners
• History in the making: Juergen Seel, vice president of the Wallram Group, discusses the company’s offerings in the area of tooling
• Supplier Profiles 2011: The CanTech International Supplier Profile is the definitive reference guide to equipment, materials, tools and services for the metal packaging industry

July/August 2011

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Steve Cook, chief technical officer, Dayton Systems Group (DSG)

Features:

• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International he gives an overview of some of the topics he’s tackled over the past year
• A view from the top: Graham Chipchase has been chief executive officer at Rexam since January 2010. In an exclusive interview with Alec Peachey he talks about his tenureship and the company’s plans for the future
• A can renaissance: James Peterson, vice president of marketing and corporate affairs for Ball Corporation and a member of the editorial board, looks at the impact aluminium bottles have had on the market
• Question time: CanTech International editor Alec Peachey recently met up with five members of the editorial board at Metpack in Essen, Germany. All of them took time to answer some general questions about the industry
• Revolutionising lug cap production: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg talks to a German company about its plans to revolutionise the lug cap market
• Cutting costs in the supply chain: If you are looking to cut costs in the metal packaging industry, Tim Fawkes of transport management company 3t Logistics has some suggestions for getting started
• The future in a can: In this exclusive white paper, the UK arm of Beverage Can Makers Europe delves into recent developments and looks at the innovations that keep the beverage can at the cutting edge of drinks packaging
• Operating ovens: In the latest in our series of technical articles in CanTech International, Andy Pott, vice president of marketing and sales for Arc Pacific, looks at the operation of pin ovens
• Improving quality:  KBA-MetalPrint sales manager Bernd Pesch talks to Alec Peachey about the company’s offering in the area of metal decorating
• Caps with a twist: Gerard Meulman from Tecnocap talks to CanTech International about the growth of the company

June 2011

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Greg Frisby, industry manager, Sensory Analytics

Features:

• Marvellous Metpack: A record number of visitors attended this year’s
  Metpack as Messe Essen once again proved to be the central international
  meeting place in the metal packaging sector
• A contemporary conference: Focusing on Modern Can Technology, the
  Metpack conference featured several speakers who discussed further
  optimisation of the tinplate surface and its coatings as well as recent technologies in can making. Alec Peachey reports
• Discussing metal: There was a unique focus on metal at the world’s
  largest packaging show in Düsseldorf, Germany, 12-18 May
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International, he discusses colour and process control
• The endurance of aerosols: The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
  Editorial board member and director of BAMA Sue Rogers looks back over the past 50 years and makes some predictions for the future
• Ibea inspects: Now in its 20th year, Ibea has provided inspection systems
  to the world’s biggest can makers. Alec Peachey spoke to the company’s sales engineer Frank Hube
• Designer deco: The IMDA’s annual meeting in Bloomingdale, Illinois, US,
  once again revealed the credentials of metal decorating
• The Bodymaker: Continuing our series of technical articles in CanTech
  International, Adrian Long, sales manager for CMB Engineering and a member of the editorial board, looks at spoilage reduction in the bodymaker
• Coatings are key: There have been a number of developments in the area of curing over the years. CanTech International correspondent Evert van de
  Weg takes a closer look at the areas of UV and heating systems

May 2011

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Steve Gogerty, chairman of Canned Food UK and business development manager, Crown Food UK & Ireland

Features:

• Integrating inks: Sun Chemical is in the process of integrating metal decorating inks manufacturer DIC Coatings into its business. Alec Peachey spoke to Iñaki Llona, global product champion – metal decoration, to find out more
• Meeting the required standards: There have been many developments in the market of lubricants. Evert van de Weg talks to Pieter van de Schepop, global OEM and key account manager, food division of Fuchs Lubritech
• Swapping new for used: Demand for used and refurbished equipment shows no sign of relenting. Alec Peachey talks to three companies who specialise in this area
• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest contribution for CanTech International, he looks at the role of a press operator
• Metal decorating for the masses: The International Metal Decorators Association is holding its annual convention in Illinois, US, from 24-26 May. Alec Peachey previews the show and talks to outgoing IMDA president Joe Finan
• Understanding aluminium: The International Aluminium Institute is the global forum of the world’s aluminium producers. Alec Peachey spoke to deputy secretary general Chris Bayliss
• Facing the competition: Bev Page provides consultancy services to the can making industry. Here he looks at how cans need to demonstrate their versatility in the face of competition
• Keeping an eye on Metpack: The largest metal packaging show in the world takes place between 10-14 May in Essen, Germany. Interviews with key figures involved with the organisation of the show plus a host of other useful information
• Using your vision system for trouble shooting: Continuing our series of technical articles, Roger Baker, sales manager metal cans and ends at Pressco takes a closer look at look at using vision systems to their full advantage
• A European flavour: Editorial board member and chairman of The Can Makers Geoff Courtney takes a closer look at the UK beverage can market

March/April 2011

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Evelyne Frauman, quality and environment manager, Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL)

Features:

• Knight’s knowledge: Jack Knight is senior international technical service manager for INX International Ink Co. He looks at colour control
• The complete package: The Soudronic Group’s chief operating officer Peter Schreiber talks to CanTech International about the latest developments in the area of three-piece cans. Plus updates from Can Man and INX International
• NDH faces the challenge of Iraq: Iraq is a country that, sadly, many people associate with war. Despite obvious dangers NDH has installed the first can making line for the country. The company’s chief executive officer Mick Flannery speaks to Alec Peachey about the project
• Putting down roots for the future: CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg travelled to Belgium to find out more about the latest developments in the area of filling and seaming
• A detailed look at metal exposure: Chris McKenzie, international director of Chemtool, continues his look at front-end spoilage control in wet chemicals with a focus on metal exposure
• The emergence of Brazil: Editorial board member and industry consultant Simon Jennings takes a closer look at the metal packaging industry in Brazil
• Minds on Metpack: The Metpack show in Essen, Germany, is taking place between May 10-14. In this preview we take a look at what exhibitors will be showcasing at the industry’s biggest event
• A seamless transition: Extensive market research initially showed that PneumaticScaleAngelus had a lot to learn in the market of seamers. The company has since repositioned itself to become one of the leaders in this sector
• A matter of conveyance: Conveyance has a direct impact on production efficiency and spoilage rates within the can making process. Alec Peachey finds out more
• Back on track: The latest statistics from BCME (Beverage Can Makers Europe) show that despite tough economic conditions last year, there was strong growth in the beverage can market in Europe
• Checking colour on cans: Amir Novini, president and CEO of Applied Vision Corporation, looks at colorimetric technology for can makers

January/February 2011

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Ian Clayton, plant manager at Rexam Beverage Can, Milton Keynes, UK

Features:

• The Editorial Board: CanTech International is fortunate to have assembled a group of highly experienced experts from different sectors of the can making industry
• A revolution in can making: Easy open ends have revolutionised the can making industry. Evert van de Weg looks at how Ermal Fraze from Dayton Reliable Tool Company came up with a simple invention that has changed the industry completely
• Swan on song: During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, CanTech International was invited to take a tour around Swan Industries (Thailand) can plant. Alec Peachey reports
• Thoughts and opinions from the board: Editorial board member and senior vice president of Hindustan Tin Works, Atit Bhatia, talks about the success of Canvironment Week, a new environmental campaign designed to promote sustainability and recycling of cans
• Big plans at Ardagh: Ardagh Glass Group recently completed the acquisition of Impress. The company’s CEO Niall Wall talks to CanTech International about the deal
• Targeting two-piece: San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation Metal Container Plant is targeting the high end twopiece can printing market for sales growth. David Hayes reports
• Making light of leak testing: A variety of inspection and testing systems are used across the metal packaging industry. Alec Peachey takes a look at some of the most recent innovations, with a particular focus on light and leak testers
• Speciality is key: Rich Grimley, chief operating officer, Rexam Beverage Can Americas talks to Alec Peachey about the North American market
• The technical side: In the first in a series of technical articles that are set to feature in CanTech International over the coming months, Chris McKenzie, international director of Chemtool and a member of the Technical Forum team at Asia CanTech 2010, looks at front-end spoilage control in wet chemicals
• Committed to the easy open end: Global Ends was founded in 2001. It is based in the Spanish city of Ceiti, in the province of Murcia. Evert van de Weg discovers more about the company’s production of easy open ends
• Buyers Guide

November/December 2010

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Jay Gouliard, vice president of global packaging, Unilever

Features:

• Asia CanTech 2010 Review: Speakers at Asia CanTech 2010 agreed that metal packaging will be around for many years to come. Alec Peachey reports from Bangkok
• Asia CanTech Awards: The best can makers from throughout Asia were honoured at a Gala Awards dinner at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Bangkok
• From Manchester to Rome: The 27th International Aerosol Congress and 16th Aerosol Exhibition took place in Rome, Italy. Alec Peachey reports from the Italian capital
• Getting cans into shape: The use of embossing and shaping in metal packaging has changed dramatically over the years. Dutch company Zaanlandia has been a specialist in shaped and embossed luxury cans for more than 100 years. Evert van de Weg discovers more
• A new dimension: Daiwa Can Company, Japan’s largest manufacturer of bottle cans, is targeting the market for higher value beverages following a fall in canned beverage consumption earlier this year. David Hayes reports
• Roever and out: The head of Schuler’s Highspeed division, Markus Roever, talks to Alec Peachey about the company’s recent developments within the aerosol sector
• An emerging market: Crown is the leading metal beverage can manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and has been present in the region for almost 30 years. Caroline Archer, marketing director, Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East speaks to CanTech International
• Can innovations: Ball has played a key role in the evolution of the can. Alec Peachey travelled to Germany to find out more about the company’s innovations

September/October 2010

Regulars:

• Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
• New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
• Candid: Gregor Spengler, secretary general, European Tube Manufacturers Association

Features:

• Asia CanTech 2010 Preview: What’s coming up at the conference and meeting point for can makers and fillers in Asia Pacific
• No drain, no pain: Impress has been working with the UK’s leading canned fish brand on a new development which will help improve can convenience for consumers
• More than just tooling: Neue Maschinenfabrik is an employee-owned German company that specialises in two-piece can and end tooling. Evert van de Weg spoke to managing director Heiko Fieser
• An ink revolution: AkzoNobel is a leading supplier of internal and external coatings and inks for the metal packaging industry. Alec Peachey speaks to Ashok Joshi about the company’s key growth markets
• A taste of India: India’s two-piece can market continues to grow in double-digit figures. David Hayes talks to Naval Pandole of Rexam HTW Beverage Can
• Hoffmann, traditional yet modern: Swiss can maker Hoffmann Neopac has recently put more focus on packaging for tobacco. Evert van de Weg discovers the reasons why
• A hidden gem: After spending 15 years working for Carnaud Metalbox, the owner of UK based T&G Engineering knows a thing or two about can tooling. Alec Peachey reports
• An update on BPA: David Smith, technical manager of the UK’s Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association, takes an in-depth look at the issue ofBisphenol A (BPA)
• Supplier Profiles 2010