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CFA reveals impact of health crisis on French aerosol industry
The total volume of aerosols in all categories filled in France in 2020 fell by 5.9% compared with the previous year, according to the Comite Francais des Aerosols (CFA).
Ball reports first quarter global beverage can volumes are up
During the first quarter of 2021, Ball Corporation has reported net earnings attributable to the corporation of $200 million.
APEAL welcomes new member
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed its sixth member, Genoa-based Acciaiere d’Italia.
CMbE strengthens US presence
USA-based tool shops H-V Industries and Wissota Tool will now form part of CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE).
Tubex and PreZero Pyral enter into a collaboration
PreZero Pyral and Tubex have teamed up to form a closed-loop in recycling post-consumer aluminium packaging.
Martens applies NMP machine from KHS to process cans
Belgium-based Martens brewery is planning to procure a second Nature MultiPack (NMP) machine from KHS to process cans.
Nexba launches new kombucha in cans
Australian drinks brand Nexba has launched two new kombucha flavours to the UK in 330ml can format.
UK aerosol industry adapted quickly during pandemic
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) annual filling survey has revealed that the aerosol sector was quick to adjust to the changing circumstances during the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdowns.
A growing market
The pandemic has not disrupted the Russian metal packaging industry development, reports Vladislav Vorotniko
Ball becomes Los Angeles Chargers sustainability partner
The partnership will include community engagement, increased use of aluminium beverage packaging and game day activations to improve recycling processes and education.
Aluminium sector snapshot shows continued environmental gains for US industry
A new industry sector snapshot report released by the Aluminum Association shows positive environmental impact trendlines for the US aluminium industry on almost every measure over the past 25 years.
Recycling facilities in North Carolina and Texas to use CMI’s can capture grant
Can Manufacturers Institute’s grants will be used to install equipment that will hopefully result in more than 36 million aluminium beverage cans per year being captured that were previously missorted.
Crown announces sale of its European Tinplate business
Crown Holdings Inc has agreed to sell a majority stake in its European Tinplate business to KPS Capital Partners, LP.
Wallram Group appoints new global sales and business development manager
Scott Pearson has taken over the position of global sales and business development manager for the Group’s metal packaging division.