Business news
Nidec Industrial Solutions opens new $12m facility in USA
Nidec Industrial Solutions states that its new facility in Cleveland has been able to support essential industries during the Covid-19 crisis and paves the path for future growth in North America.
Ball reports second quarter results
Ball Corporation has reported second quarter 2020 net earnings of $94 million.
CMbE appoints Jason McCullough as new seaming business manager
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has announced the appointment of seaming business manager Jason McCullough, reporting to its UK headquarters in Shipley.
Something & Nothing UK seltzers launch in the US
The UK-based canned seltzer brand has sealed a US distribution deal with Iris Nova and closed its first major raise at £450,000.
An update from the group sales manager
What a challenging past few months these have been for us all both personally and professionally. Having spoken to many of our customers recently, it has been clear that this industry is strong and stoic.
Domino acquires Lake Image Systems to bring vision inspection expertise to customers
Domino Printing Sciences has announced its acquisition of Lake Image Systems, a market-leading producer of automated, vision-based inspection systems, for quality control and data verification.
Siebel Institute of Technology and Wild Goose Filling collaborate to enhance beverage packaging education
The collaboration between the two US companies presents educational opportunities to promote quality principles in brewing.
Canpack commences production at greenfield facility in Stribo
Canpack has commenced commercial production of aluminum beverage cans at its greenfield investment in Stribro, Czech Republic.
SAKATA INX develops environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink
SAKATA INX’s new BSR-Bio is an environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink for corrugated packaging applications.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering expands with new location
CMbE’s new site increases the company’s facilities to 180,000 ft2, enabling the company to expand its production capacity to keep up with the increase in activity.
Can Makers appoints Simon Gresty as new chairman
Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Gresty, general manager Metal – Beverage UK & Ireland, Ardagh Group, as its new chairman.
Bunting’s Electro Overband Magnet headed for installation in Finnish gold mine
The largest Electro Overband Magnet ever built at Bunting’s manufacturing plant in Redditch, UK, is destined for installation in a gold mine in Northern Finland.
CMI boosts public affairs staff with two new vice presidents
Michael J Smaha becomes vice president of government affairs and Derek D Swick becomes vice president of regulatory and technical affairs at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Actega launches new business line for metal packaging solutions
Actega’s new business line is designed to boost synergies for the company’s product portfolio of coatings, compounds, printing inks and sealants.