Business news
Growth in 2019 for European tube production
In 2019, the European tube industry managed to expand its overall production despite a difficult economic environment and considerable uncertainty in the markets.
INX International Ink Co appoints new sales director
Cleo Nomikos has joined INX International Ink Co as the company’s new sales director – Europe.
Aluminium industry welcomes government aid programmes, says GDA
According to an ad hoc survey conducted by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA), 80% of the aluminium companies questioned said that new orders and call-off figures from the automotive industry had declined sharply and had even come to a complete standstill in some cases.
AkzoNobel responds to market disruption caused by Covid-19
AkzoNobel has paused key parts of the company’s transformation and is suspending its 2020 financial ambition in response to significant market disruption resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association cancels 2020 conference and golf outing
The decision has been made to cancel the US International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA) Conference and Golf Outing for May 2020 in Oak Brook, Illinois.
A statement from Bell Publishing
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A statement from SLAC Group
SLAC Group has released a statement from chief operating officer, international and chief marketing officer, Chris McKenzie, reassuring customers that the company is doing all it can to process and deliver orders safely and on time during the Covid-19 crisis.
Colep loses commercial director of packaging division, José Delgado
Colep has announced the unfortunate passing away of commercial director of packaging, José Delgado.
INX continues operations amid Covid-19 pandemic
INX International Ink Co will continue its manufacturing operations amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with government directives that permit essential businesses to operate when they supply or otherwise support critical infrastructure stability.
Tecnocap enters Indian and Far East market in joint venture with Oricon Enterprise
Tecnocap, a global player of metal packaging, has announced its entry into India and the Far East by signing into a joint venture with the Indian producer of metal and plastic packaging, Oricon Enterprise.
Sun Chemical issues updated supply chain statement
As the coronavirus spreads, Sun Chemical continues to monitor the changing economic landscape and the impact to its global supply chain.
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.