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International Aluminium Institute launches Aluminium Forward 2030 coalition
The coalition’s aim is to accelerate progress toward net zero emissions while working together on a roadmap that is inclusive of all the other UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Vault City Brewing reveals UK’s most experimental cities for trying new drinks
Research conducted by the UK sour beer producer, Vault City, revealed around a third (31%) of UK drinkers are likely to be ‘more experimental’ when it comes to choosing drinks than they were prior to March 2020.
TOLAG launches expanded business model
Spring 2023 sees the official launch of TOLAG’s new expanded business model, with Chris McKenzie heading up the technical arm of the company, and Karen McKenzie at the commercial helm.
EU can manufacturers contest new packaging reuse rules
Liz Newmark speaks to experts in the metal packaging industry about their views on the European Commission’s proposal for new regulation on packaging and packaging waste
Britvic invests £13 million in fifth canning line
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby factory in the UK.
Chris Scully to lead Koenig & Bauer UK
Koenig & Bauer has appointed long-serving and successful sales director, Chris Scully, as the new managing and sales director of its UK subsidiary.
Martha Rojas joins Roeslein & Associates
Roeslein & Associates has appointed Martha Rojas as its global business development executive.
Ball releases its Climate Transition Plan and 2022 Combined Report
Ball Corporation has released its new Climate Transition Plan which outlines the company’s pathway and evolution into a fully circular and decarbonised business, alongside its 2022 Combined Report detailing the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Can Manufacturers Institute joins 2023 Asia CanTech lineup
Robert Budway, president, and Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability, at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), have been announced as the first keynote speakers joining Asia CanTech’s 2023 edition in Bangkok, Thailand. Alex Rivers spoke to both about their involvement in the conference
thyssenkrupp accelerates digitalisation of SteelOnline platform
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s SteelOnline digital platform has been redesigned and new tools have been added.
Toyo Ink Group to wholly acquire Thai Eurocoat
Toyo Ink SC Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary Toyo Ink (Thailand) Co Ltd, have concluded a share purchase agreement to wholly acquire Thai Eurocoat, manufacturer of external coatings for non-printed cans in the Thai canned food market.
Wrexham pupil wins national recycling competition
A Year 7 pupil from Castell Alun High School in Wrexham is celebrating, after winning first prize in a national competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).
Novelis opens new can customer solution centre
Novelis has announced the opening of its Customer Solution Center (CSC) for the beverage packaging market in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Embracing equity
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #EmbraceEquity, which is all about recognising that every person has different circumstances, and may need varying resources and opportunities to reach an equal outcome.