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Metpack to take place in May 2023
Metpack is to take place parallel to interpack, from 2-6 May 2023.
AkzoNobel no longer intends to acquire Tikkurila
AkzoNobel no longer intends to pursue its acquisition, following a competing, higher offer for Tikkurila.
Ball reports strong 2020 results
Ball Corporation has announced full-year 2020 net earnings of $585 million.
Demand for aluminium tubes and aerosol cans not expected to pick up
Manufacturers of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans in Germany do not expect demand to pick up until the third quarter of 2021, according to the Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie eV (GDA).
Tubex receives World Star Award for aerosol deodorant can
The Tubex team has been awarded with another World Star Award for the Unilever Rexona Recycled Refreshed deodorant aluminium aerosol can.
New dates announced for ALUMINIUM 2021
The trade fair for the aluminium industry has been rescheduled to 28-30 September 2021.
Request for proposals released for CMI’s aluminium beverage can capture grant programme
The Can Manufacturers Institute and The Recycling Partnership have announced requests for proposals for the aluminium beverage can capture grants sponsored by Ardagh Group and Crown Holdings.
Subfero wins Green Can Award
The Every Can Counts Green Can Award scheme recognises businesses who have gone above and beyond to improve drink can recycling infrastructure and increase organisational engagement rates.
UK aluminium industry faces plant closures if ‘poorly designed’ DRS is adopted, says Alupro
According to a new report from Alupro, the UK’s thriving aluminium industry would be stung with an annual production shortfall of 4.7 billion units and the very real possibility of plant closures if the UK adopts a flat rate deposit return scheme (DRS).
Ball to build new can production facility in Pilsen, Czechia
Ball Corporation intends to begin construction of the new €170 million production facility at Pilsen Digital Park in the spring of this year.
Ardagh Group earns A- from CDP
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has awarded Ardagh Group its Leadership Class ratings for sustainability performance – scoring Ardagh Group A- for climate change and water management.
Aluminum Association lays out industry policy priorities for new Biden administration
The Aluminum Association has released a series of policy documents laying out priorities to support the US aluminium industry.
interpack 2023 date announced
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the next interpack event will take place from 4 – 10 May 2023.
LME issues discussion paper on future market structure
The London Metal Exchange has issued a discussion paper on market structure, putting forward a set of proposals designed to enable the Exchange to modernise and adapt to emerging trends and evolving customer needs.