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German aluminium industry threatened by energy crisis
The production of aluminium in Germany fell significantly in some cases in the second quarter of 2022, according to Aluminium Deutschland, with the energy crisis posing multiple challenges for the industry.
Slovalco will stop primary aluminium production
Hydro’s majority owned Slovalco aluminium facility in Slovakia has decided to close the primary aluminium production at the plant.
PPG packaging announces leadership team updates
PPG packaging coatings has announced leadership team updates to meet the dynamic can making industry’s needs.
Aerobal announces winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2022
Experts from nine globally renowned packaging and aerosol industry magazines, including CanTech International, selected the winners in categories including aluminium aerosol cans already on the market, prototype, and sustainability.
Business news, Can & end making, Product news, Sustainability
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein researches use of hydrogen in tinplate production
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is funding two joint projects in which thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH is participating as part of the Hydrogen Technology Offensive.
ASI welcomes Qualipac Aluminium
Qualipac Aluminium has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member.
Former president of Roeslein retires
After 29 years of service, former president of Roeslein & Associates Dave May is retiring from the company.
Blends Flavours & Colours invests in Krones canning line
UK-based Blends Flavours & Colours has announced an investment into its canning capabilities as the business grows and moves away from plastic packaging.
Sencon adds OPC-UA support to its can making gauges
Sencon has developed a solution to help reduce issues related to out of specification cans at the front end.
MP opens Britvic canning line
Member of UK parliament Mark Pawsey recently paid a visit to Britvic’s largest production site to officially open the soft drink manufacturer’s most recent canning line.
Ball announces net loss in Q2 2022 results
In response to the deceleration in customer demand late in the second quarter, Ball has announced it is ceasing production at two of its facilities in North America.
Colep Packaging acquires stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol business
As part of its growth strategy, Colep’s 40% stake in ALM allows the company to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of sustainable materials packaging solutions.
Chinese efficiency in Belgium’s Flanders
Dominique Huret from Cape Decision visits Benepack Belgium’s Genk site to speak to general manager Wenming Cai about the company’s aluminium beverage can production and plans for the near future
Pride Conveyance Systems streamlines operations
Pride Conveyance Systems, a Roeslein company, has streamlined its manufacturing operations by implementing leadership training and LEAN manufacturing methods to meet increasing customer demand.