Business news
Tinmasters acquires Afon Tinplate
Tinmasters and Afon Tinplate have announced that they are joining forces to offer a unified expert approach to coating and printing metal for the UK and European markets.
2018’s MVPs
Our July/August issue sees the announcement of CanTech’s 2018 can making MVPs.
Domino marks 40th anniversary
Celebrating four decades of manufacturing printing and coding solutions, Domino Printing Sciences recently hosted an event at its UK headquarters in Cambridge at which staff were thanked and awarded for their contribution to the company’s development over the years.
GEW Rhino PSU achieves ETL listing
UK manufacturer of UV curing systems GEW has announced that the company’s Rhino Power Supply has achieved the ETL Listing from Intertek.
Crown wins big at 2018 IMDA Awards
Crown has walked away from the 2018 International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) Excellence in Quality competition with five awards, including the event’s top prize, the Grand Award.
The worm is turning
There was some good news emanating from the UK recently, as the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers stated that canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
Wavegrip rides the crest of a growth wave
WaveGrip has seen significant growth in its applicator machine installations on the back of recent investment in its manufacturing capability in both the UK and USA and the global demand for more sustainable multi-packing solutions.
Canned beverage growth soars in the UK
According to the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers, canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
KHS unveils new can filler
KHS GmbH has implemented an additional can filler machine size with greater capacity called Innofill Can C.
Aerobal calls for jury members to participate in global can awards
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) is advertising the opportunity to participate as a jury member in its upcoming World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition.
Here comes the Sun
As the UK bathes in unseasonably glorious weather, CanTech International continued its quest for sun with a recent visit to Sun Chemical’s global headquarters for metal decorating inks in Bilbao, Spain.
Ball extends its Dutch craft beer portfolio
Dutch craft beer brand Brouwerij Homeland Amsterdam has collaborated with Ball Corporation to create a blank can design for its popular spelt beer.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Show updates
For those of you not yet aware, our hotel has now been chosen for our upcoming CanTech The Grand Tour show event in March 2019.
John West wins MSC’s Canned Brand of the Year Award
John West has been named the winner of the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) 2018 UK Canned Brand of the Year Award for the second year running.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability