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New Hoffmann Neopac CEO announced
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging and dispensing solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries, has announced the appointment of Manfred Zurkirch as its new CEO.
Constellium and Tesem ‘close the loop’ on aluminium recycling
Global manufacturer, Constellium, has announced a partnership with Tesem, a global leader in luxury packaging, to advance sustainable aluminium production through an initiative called “Closing the Loop.”
Alupro hosts panel event at Labour Party Conference
In a function room at the ACC Liverpool on 23 September,, representatives from across industry, media and government discussed the importance of accelerating progress towards a circular packaging economy.
Canned coconut brand expands direct store delivery footprint
Once Upon A Coconut, the premium canned coconut water brand known for its delicious and hydrating natural beverages, has announced a significant growth in its number of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) partners in the Northeast US.
Thai Union opens Innovation Hub in the Netherlands
Around 40 product, process and packaging developers, nutritionists, sensory and consumer scientists, and innovators are working at or for the Innovation Hub, collaborating closely with Thai Union’s brands and the Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Bangkok.
Protecting the integrity of packaging brands
Following Industrial Physics’ recent acquisition of Torus, CEO, Barry Lyon and director, Chris Freshman, caught up with CanTech International about what this means for innovators across the globe
Anheuser-Busch makes $16m investment into LA brewery
The investment will include expansion of packaging capabilities for the company’s “beyond beer” brands like Cutwater and NUTRL, including variety packaging.
Elementary school students compete to win two million cans recycling contest
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) contest is a partnership with Recycling Is Like Magic! to engage students in recycling empty aluminium beverage cans at schools across America.
New low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market
Axilone and Aludium introduce a low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market, achieving a strong and significant decrease in its carbon footprint compared to the European average.
WICA launches at the IMDPA 2024
The IMDPA’s 2024 Annual Conference has seen the launch of the Women in Canmaking Association (WICA), aimed at promoting the advancement of women within the global can making industry.
German metal cans on the upswing, but regulatory challenges grow
By Jens Kastner, in Hamburg
Novelis accelerates sustainability goals with 3×30 initiative
Company sets ambitious targets to further increase recycled content, reduce carbon emissions and lead the industry to circularity.
Cherwell residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign.
Koenig & Bauer presents results from the future-oriented development project “hydrogen-heated drying ovens”
Use of green hydrogen permits a significant reduction in carbon emissions from the overall production process.