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Canpack Group recognised as ‘Investor Without Borders’ at European Congress 2020
Canpack Group has been granted the honorary title of “Investor Without Borders” during an award ceremony at the European Economic Congress 2020 in Katowice (Poland).
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Ball announces new US beverage can plant in Pennsylvania
Ball Corporation has announced its plan to build a new US aluminium beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania, with production scheduled to begin in mid-2021.
INX International reinforces its commitment to sustainability
INX Europe’s decision to join Ceflex, the European-based flexible packaging consortium, last month represents the latest example of how the company has enhanced its support of a two decade long commitment to sustainable and Corporate Social Responsibility practices.
Black Labels Company launches collagen protein drinks in Ardagh cans
German beverage creator Black Labels Company (BLC) has launched MALUMA, the first collagen protein drinks in Ardagh’s slim 250ml cans.
Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation acquire Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda
Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda, a specialty inks and coatings manufacturer based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Benjamit Packaging Co receives Thailand Prime Minister’s Export Award 2020
Benjamit Packaging Co has received the Thailand Prime Minister’s Export Award 2020 for the Printing & Packaging section in the Best Service Enterprise Award category.
Barry-Wehmiller announces new president and chief financial officer
Kyle Chapman has been promoted to president of Barry-Wehmiller and Michael Monarchi has joined as chief financial officer.
Ball completes acquisition of Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging business in Brazil
Ball Corporation has completed the acquisition of Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda.
Asia CanTech – a new virtual event
After lots of deliberation, discussions with the industry, and looking at the different options available, we have decided to go virtual with Asia CanTech this year.
Trivium releases White Paper pushing for more holistic sustainability assessments
A new White Paper from Trivium Packaging examines the role of traditional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, and argues the case for a more holistic approach that reveals the wider impact of packaging materials on the waste stream and shelf life.
Alupro to sponsor Student Starpack Awards
Alupro has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2021 Student Starpack Awards, a competition challenging university students to identify creative packaging solutions to problems set by leading brands.
KHS and Ferrum Packaging intensify longstanding cooperation
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS Group will be acquiring a stake in can seaming specialist Ferrum Packaging AG.
SLAC invests in new innovation centre in China
SLAC has invested in an industrial park dedicated to digital printing and innovative manufacturing technologies.