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Cawston Press celebrates a decade of Sparkling Rhubarb
To celebrate the ten year anniversary of its Sparkling Rhubarb drink, Cawston Press has unveiled a new UK media campaign, ‘Life’s Best Pressed’.
Identifying growth drivers for a $152.8 billion market
The latest exclusive data from Smithers, available in its Future of Metal Packaging and Coatings to 2029 report, tracks how the global metal packaging market will increase its value to $177.4 billion in 2029.
Details announced for the 2024 BAMA Forum & Awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) has announced details of its Annual Forum and Awards, which will take place on 16 and 17 October 2024 at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire, UK.
Colep Packaging acquires entire share capital of Spanish aerosol manufacturer
Two years after acquiring 40% of the Spanish aluminium aerosol manufacturer, ALM, Colep Packaging is executing the purchase of the remaining 60%.
Stolle constructs new UK facility
The new 158,000 square foot facility is being built to consolidate Stolle’s Altham UK manufacturing operations that are currently located in five separate buildings.
Carlsberg to acquire Britvic
Danish brewer, Carlsberg, has agreed a £3.3 billion deal to acquire British producer of soft drinks, Britvic.
Novelis announces executive leadership appointments
Novelis, sustainable aluminium solutions provider and a world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has announced executive leadership appointments in key regions and roles.
See you in China!
The metal packaging industry is preparing to meet in Guangzhou, China, for the 2024 Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific trade fair (16-19 July).
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Beer drives China’s can growth
China’s leading can makers are laying out plans to increase production capacities. David Hayes reports
Hydro to test green hydrogen technology
Hydro has announced a three-year industrial scale pilot to test green hydrogen technology in the company’s new recycling unit at Hydro Høyanger, Norway.
Suez and Alupro announce aerosol recycling partnership
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has entered a two-year partnership with Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, as part of a roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling rates.
Industrial Physics acquires Torus Group
Industrial Physics, a test and measurement instrument provider, has announced the acquisition of Torus Group, a UK-based expert in quality control measurement systems and metrology.
Domestic aluminium demand shows signs of industry rebound
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 4.3% year-over-year through the first quarter of 2024.
MPE welcomes new vice presidents
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents following a successful AGM and conference in Amsterdam.