Business news
Possible no-deal Brexit could hit can industry
Following the resignation of UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, the potential for a no-deal Brexit has risen, which could affect the manufacturing industry.
Fernson brewery automates canning line
WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator has helped craft brewers Fernson automate its canned craft beer packaging line thanks to its low cost of entry.
MillerCoors supplies canned water to tornado victims
MillerCoors is donating thousands of cans of fresh drinking water for free distribution in the Dayton Ohio area, following the devastating tornadoes that hit the region.
Aerosol activity in France increases by 1.5% YOY
Across all segments, aerosols volume in France increased by 1.5% in 2018 vs 2017, with 696 million units filled, according to a report by the Comite Français des Aerosols.
British Steel enters insolvency
Thousands of jobs in the steel industry have been put at risk following the compulsory liquidation of British Steel.
Actega names new business manager
Actega has appointed Rebecca Fron as business manager for the rigid packaging sector.
CMI responds to aluminium and steel tariffs
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has said it applauds the exclusion of aluminium and steel tariffs from the US Canada and Mexico Trade Agreement.
Carabao joins the agenda for Asia CanTech 2019
Thai energy drink Carabao has been announced as the first keynote speaker for this year’s Asia CanTech 2019, which takes place from 28-30 October in Bangkok, Thailand.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
The Can Makers launch first Sustainability Hub
A new website has launched to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK’s growing demand for more sustainable drinks packaging.
Villaquiran named as CEO of Canpack Group
Roberto Villaquiran has been named as chief executive officer of the Canpack Group and president of the management board of Can-Pack S.A.
Ball announces $250 million accelerated stock repurchase
Ball has announced an agreement to repurchase approximately $250 million of its outstanding common stock
Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp to abandon merger
First announced two years ago, the merger between India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s Thyssenkrupp may not be going ahead.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
Rockwell Automation names new sales appointments
Rockwell Automation has announced two significant promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.