Business news
The race is on for recycled aluminium
This week, we heard from Aerobal with a piece about how aluminium aerosols offer tailor-made sustainability solutions.
Canpack announces expansion in US
Canpack has announced that it will build its second US-based, aluminium beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie, Indiana.
IMDPA to host three-part webinar series
The International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA) will conduct the first of three consecutive monthly webinars beginning on Wednesday 26 May.
Jimmy’s switches to aluminium with BottleCan launch
Jimmy’s, the family-owned Iced Coffee brand, is now producing its entire range in aluminium vessels.
Ball Aluminum Cup becomes available to US consumers
Ball Corporation’s Aluminum Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states across the US.
Smart Packaging Hub announces second online event
Smart Packaging Hub has announced a second online round table event on 27 May focussing on creating the canned food packaging line for the future of sustainable packaging.
Jim Beam releases canned cocktails
Jim Beam has entered the canned cocktail market with two ready-to-drink products.
Aluminum Association supports US – EU efforts to address overcapacity
Tom Dobbins, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, has released a statement in response to the joint commitment by the US and EU to address overcapacity in the global aluminium market.
Stolle Machinery adds new production facility
Stolle Machinery has added another large manufacturing and assembly facility in Canton Ohio, USA.
Novelis reports fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2021 results
Novelis, manufacturer of aluminium canstock, has reported net income in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021.
Early bird Asia CanTech rates
This week I want to bring your attention once again to the Asia CanTech 2021 conference – taking place from 25-27 October in Bangkok, Thailand – as our early bird rate will be closing on 23 May, so don’t miss out and register your attendance now.
Roeslein expands capacity to meet demand
Roeslein & Associates has expanded its capacity and capabilities to meet the global demand for aluminium beverage can manufacturing plants.
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.