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Shrink film alternative joins cans with dots of adhesive
The Innopack Nature MultiPack packaging machine, initially developed by KHS Group for packs of PET bottles, is now being used in the canning segment.
AkzoNobel completes acquisition of Titan Paints in Spain
The transaction includes three production facilities and seven logistics and service centers for decorative paints, including one of the most modern manufacturing plants for water-based paints in Europe.
European tube industry remained robust during 2020
According to the European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma), the European tube industry was extremely robust in 2020 despite all the difficulties on global markets during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trivium announces aluminium recycling initiative in Latin America
Trivium Packaging has announced a recycling initiative in Argentina, partnering with urban recycler organisation Creando Conciencia to substantially increase the recollection and reuse of aerosol aluminium cans.
Lucky Jack Coffee launches first canned offering
The small batch, hand-crafted US coffee company has launched its new canned Nitro Cold Brew Lattes with oatmilk.
INX and CannedWater4Kids send drinking water relief to Texas
INX International Ink Co and CannedWater4Kids have joined forces to send a rush delivery of CW4K premium drinking water packed in 16oz aluminium bottles to those currently in need in Texas, due to extreme freezing temperatures.
Ardagh Group enters metal packaging division merger agreement
Ardagh Group has entered into an agreement to merge its metal packaging business with Gores Holdings V, creating a public listed company.
Actega opens new beverage sealant hall
Actega’s new hall is annexed to its premises in North West Spain and is dedicated to the manufacturing of sustainable water-based sealants.
Berlin Packaging acquires Sodis-Uhart and Audoubert
Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of two companies offering glass and metal packaging in France.
Global aluminium aerosol can deliveries almost stable in 2020
AEROBAL has noted that the development of the global market of aluminium aerosol cans was ‘quite impressive’ last year, despite the adversities caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The virtual appeal
So many conferences and events have been cancelled over the past year due to the pandemic, but despite the forced physical distance between all in the metal packaging industry, we have stayed connected in different ways through technology.
Sun Chemical to increase prices on inks, coatings, and adhesives in EMEA
Sun Chemical is increasing prices across a broad portfolio of its packaging and commercial sheetfed inks, coatings, and adhesives in Europe, Middle East and Africa from 1 March this year.
APEAL to host virtual Steel for Packaging Week
The Steel for Packaging Week is free and will launch on 25 February offering stakeholders from across the packaging value chain the opportunity to understand how steel packaging is helping brands to differentiate, cut waste and drive sustainable growth.
NPB and Canline expand local US operations
Companies in the metal packaging industry will be able to strengthen their production needs through NPB and Canline’s localised system capabilities and service levels.