Business news
BAMA Innovation Day postponed to July 2020
The British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) has taken the decision to postpone its 2020 Innovation Day to ensure speakers, exhibitors and attendees get the maximum from the day.
Aluminium Association issues Covid-19 message
The Aluminium Association has released a statement from president and CEO, Tom Dobbins, regarding some of the steps the company is taking due to coronavirus.
Difficult times
I hope this blog finds all of our readers well; things seem to have escalated somewhat, with the entire world now under pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Update: Metpack rescheduled to February 2021
Following on from Messe Essen’s recent announcement, the event organisers have confirmed that Metpack will now be taking place from 23-27 February 2021.
INX addresses Covid-19 supply chain impact and customer concerns
INX International Ink Co has issued an update stating that it continues to work hard to ensure that the supply of its products to customers remain constant and secure while the company manages through the global Covid-19 situation.
Alupro appoints Prova to champion aluminium packaging benefits
Alupro has appointed cleantech and environmental communications consultancy, Prova, to manage its external public relations activities.
Metpack announces intention to postpone
Messe Essen has released an official statement announcing its intention to postpone the Metpack event, originally scheduled for May 2020.
Interpack postponed until 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.
Ball in agreement to acquire Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging plant in Brazil
Ball Corporation has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda, an aluminum aerosol packaging business with a plant near Sao Paolo, Brazil.
AEROBAL reports 2019 decline for global production of aluminium aerosol cans
The generally weaker global economy in 2019 also left its mark on annual production figures for aluminium aerosol cans.
KHS to premiere new can packaging system at Interpack
A new can packaging system will form the centre-piece of the KHS booth at this year’s Interpack event in Düsseldorf.
Ball achieves global first with aluminium sustainability certification
Ball Corporation has earned the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for all 23 of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) beverage can plants.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls releases commemorative VE Day tin
Premium UK sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has launched a commemorative tin to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day and raise money for the country’s war veterans.
Blema acquires MS Willett Inc
The Leonhardt Group, industrial division Blema Kircheis, has acquired US American specialist for transfer and conversion systems, MS Willett Inc.