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European tube market continues to grow in H1 2023
The European flexible tube market was stable in the first half of 2023, according to the european tube manufacturers association (etma), which reports a growth in deliveries of almost 2% to a total volume of around 6.2 billion units.
Belvac announces acquisition of Arc Pacific
Belvac Production Machinery Inc has acquired Arc Pacific, a leading global supplier of can washers, dry-off, pin, and internal bake ovens for the metal packaging industry.
AEROBAL announces World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023 winners
AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has published the results of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023, with four companies taking home titles in the three categories offered.
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Fighting crime with dummy display packaging
A recent move from British consumer cooperative, Co-op, poses the question of how far retailers should go to deter theft and protect their products.
Nampak appoints permanent CEO
Nampak has announced Phil Roux as the group’s permanent CEO. Roux has been serving as interim CEO since April 2023.
UNSW and Jamestrong partner to advance aluminium manufacturing
The partnership will commercialise the University of New South Wales (UNSW) SMaRT Centre’s advanced MICROfactorie recycling technology into Jamestrong’s can manufacturing process at its plant in Taree, New South Wales.
XANO signs agreement to acquire IPS
XANO has signed an agreement, via a subsidiary, to acquire all the shares in Integrated Packaging Solutions (IPS) with subsidiaries, located in Denver, Colorado, US.
Henkel appoints new president for North America
Henkel has named Pernille Lind Olsen president of the North America region, succeeding Steven Essick who has retired after 27 years with the company.
Roeslein announces merger with sister energy company
By combining forces, Roeslein & Associates and Roeslein Alternative Energy say they aim to leverage their collective strengths and resources to advance the development and implementation of renewable energy solutions worldwide.
Beauty in the small things
Australia’s ‘first craft cannery’ has launched, with its founders promoting sustainable canned seafood packed by hand.
ALFED members programme targets next generation of STEM
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is set to host the first training sessions of its latest initiative, the Aluminium Ambassador Programme, launched in partnership with Bloodhound Education.
Krones nominated for German Sustainability Award
Packaging equipment and filling specialist, Krones, has been nominated for the 2023 German Sustainability Award, with the jury of experts identifying the company as a “pioneer of transformation.”
Canpack sponsors international BNP Paribas Green Film Festival
Held in Krakow since 2018, the festival showcases the work of movie makers who are passionate about protecting the future of our planet.
Opening of new exhibition room at Asia CanTech 2023
The tabletop exhibition at Asia CanTech has grown significantly over the years, and we are now pleased to announce that there will be more space available than ever before in Bangkok this October.