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Highlighting aluminium on Packaging Day in Germany
For Packaging Day on 10 June, GDA, the aluminium packaging association in Germany, details why aluminium packaging provides convincing answers to the requirements of brand manufacturers & consumers today.
Dantex strengthens senior team
Dantex Group has appointed Richard Bunney to its executive team as commercial director.
Kraft Heinz plans £140 million UK site investment
The Kraft Heinz Company is planning to make a £140 million investment in Kitt Green, Europe’s largest food manufacturing facility located near Wigan, in the North-West of the UK.
NDG announces canning line expansion investment for GMB
Northeast Drinks Group (NDG) has announced a new canning line investment, increasing capacity for branded and co-packing volumes at Green Mountain Beverage (GMB).
AkzoNobel and TNW partner for Paint the Future tech appeal
AkzoNobel and TNW (The Next Web) have joined forces on the Paint the Future 2021 global startup challenge.
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein app gets a makeover
The Packaging Steel App of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has been updated to a new design, with a more user-friendly interface.
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.