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The safe way of drinking
Metal packaging hygiene product MySip, is seeking a business partner to help place its product onto the market.
The safe way of drinking
Metal packaging hygiene product MySip, is seeking a business partner to help place its product onto the market
Aluminium Association reacts to tariffs on key trading partners
The administration has announced that it would allow Section 232 aluminium tariff exemptions for Canada, the European Union and Mexico to expire on 1 June.
South African metal packaging industry poised for growth
At the Australian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) recent biennial National Conference held in Queensland, chief executive officer of MetPac-SA Kishan Singh delivered a speech on South Africa’s thriving metal packaging industry.
AkzoNobel’s largest powder coatings plant opens in China
Production has begun at AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
SLAC completes purchase of OKL assets
SLAC has announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of the previous OKL company and will begin trading immediately as OKL Engineering Incorporated from the same location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sun Chemical to celebrate 200th anniversary
Sun Chemical has announced that it will be celebrating its 200th anniversary throughout the remainder of 2018.
No slacking from us
Barely a week goes past without more news on the acquisition trail within the industry. This time around, we have heard of SLAC acquiring OKL’s assets.
Sacmi metal cap solutions to feature at Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific
Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific is back for the fourth time at Guangzhou, China, from 15 to 18 May 2018.
When east meets west
After some deliberation and feedback from many of you within the industry, we have decided on a location for our CanTech – The Grand Tour trade show for 2019.
AkzoNobel holds top spot on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has been published with AkzoNobel leading the rankings.
Ball to close three US beverage packaging plants
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be ceasing production at three of its beverage packaging plants in the US.
SLAC completes Intercan Group acquisition
Suzhou SLAC Precision Equipment has announced its acquisition of two-piece can printing specialist, the Intercan Group.
A changing landscape
In this year’s CanTech MVPs list, unsurprisingly Ardagh feature strongly, with its CEO, Paul Coulson (‘The Cooler’ to some), at number three on the list.