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Villaquiran named as CEO of Canpack Group
Roberto Villaquiran has been named as chief executive officer of the Canpack Group and president of the management board of Can-Pack S.A.
Ball announces $250 million accelerated stock repurchase
Ball has announced an agreement to repurchase approximately $250 million of its outstanding common stock
Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp to abandon merger
First announced two years ago, the merger between India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s Thyssenkrupp may not be going ahead.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
Rockwell Automation names new sales appointments
Rockwell Automation has announced two significant promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
KHS now also labels cans
KHS, a manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, is now offering its Innoket Neo labelling series for the cans to manufactureres of small batches and producers with high brand variety.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
US brewery increases production with WaveGrip
Florida-based brewery, Due South Brewing Co, has seen an increase in production since installing WaveGrip’s G1 applicator a year ago.
Beviale Moscow to be held in new location
Next year, Beviale Moscow is set to move to a new venue, the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Recycling good for business, as well as environment says NACS and CMI
Recycling is not just good for the environment, but for business too, says a new resource published by NACS and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Ball closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2021
Ball Corporation is closer to achieving it’s goal of 100% renewable electricity across its US sites by 2021.
Stolle appoint new members to executive team
Stolle Machinery is pleased to announce the appointment of three members to its Executive Team
Ardagh Brazil to invest in expansion
Ardagh Group plans to expand production at its Brazilian Jacareí and Manaus can and end facilities.
SAC expands in Vietnam
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC) has established its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminum cans, aiming to expand its business in the country.