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Novelis signs new contract with Coca-Cola
Under the agreement, Novelis will supply Coca-Cola’s authorised North American bottlers with aluminium can sheet for The Coca-Cola Company’s family of brands.
Envases Group aquires Domiberia
The Envases Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Domiberia, a Spanish manufacturer of metal packaging for food and industrial products in Spain and the Netherlands.
Eviosys surpasses emissions targets
Sustainable packaging giant, Eviosys, has broken its own records and surpassed its yearly objectives in both CO2, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, as detailed in its latest ESG report.
PABC increases can manufacturing capacity
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (PABC), has announced that its project to expand its rated can manufacturing capacity from 700 million cans per year to 1,200 million cans per year is making good progress.
Every Can Counts announces latest beverage brand partnership
Every Can Counts’ new partnership will see Pernod Ricard UK collaborate with the not-for-profit programme alongside drink can manufacturers and the wider recycling industry, to raise awareness of the importance of recycling.
Report reveals packaging innovation warning
New research from packaging, product, and material test and inspection provider, Industrial Physics, has highlighted the pressures facing packaging professionals and the risks that cannot be overlooked in the race to innovate.
The importance of integrity
TOLAG’s Chris McKenzie examines the importance of integrity in the can making business
Thai Union inaugurates Portugal factory store with own canned tuna salads
European Seafood Investment Portugal (ESIP), has officially inaugurated its new factory store, which will sell ESIP’s own brand creation, Peniche Can by Thai Union, as well as other ESIP products that are exported to three continents.
Alupro responds to further DRS complexities in Scotland
Complexities surrounding the Scottish Government’s planned introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) have continued to build, with Whitehall controversially telling ministers that plans could only go ahead if a number of substantial changes were immediately implemented.
Hyperion to acquire Dura-Metal
Hyperion Materials & Technologies has announced an agreement to acquire Dura-Metal Products Corporation, a US manufacturer of wear- and corrosion-resistant precision tools and components from cemented carbides, advanced technical ceramics, ferroalloys, and high-speed steels.
Net zero top of agenda for EnvironmentAL Sustainability Strategy Day
Taking place at BMA House in London on 1 June, ALFED’s EnvironmentAL Sustainability Strategy Day will see professionals from the UK’s aluminium supply chain come together to share successes, explore opportunities and discuss some of the sector’s most pressing topics.
New UK distributor appointed for Polish energy drink
Best of Poland, a new BRC accredited UK importer and distributor for Polish branded food and drink category leaders, has announced its exclusive distribution rights for the Black Energy drinks brand.
Edwards joins INX as VP of digital division
INX International Ink Co has announced the hiring of Paul Edwards as the new vice president of the digital division.
Reliance enters partnership with Ceylon Beverage International
The partnership is set to establish significant dominance in India’s soft drinks market and compete with the likes of Pepsi and Coca-Cola.