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Keynote speaker Scott Breen looks ahead to Virtual Asia CanTech
Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), will be focusing on how the can is tailor-made for the circular economy during his keynote speech at this year’s Virtual Asia CanTech Conference.
Ball reports strong third quarter results
Ball Corporation has reported third quarter 2020 net earnings of $241 million compared to $92 million in 2019.
INX International partners with Plug and Play
The new partnership will allow INX to explore new packaging innovations and solutions.
Sun Chemical releases 2019 sustainability report
Sun Chemical has released its 11th annual Corporate Sustainability Report for the year ending 2019.
Rising to the challenge
Hello everyone. It is good to be back as interim editor of CanTech International. In case anyone doesn’t know I previously edited the title between 2009 and 2013 and thoroughly enjoyed my time working in the sector.
A lot has changed during my time away from the industry and developments in metal packaging continue at a rapid pace. In the UK we’re about to go into another national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although I’m hopeful that we won’t see a repeat of the panic buying scenes that the country witnessed before the first lockdown, demand for canned products will likely increase.
CM Packaging brand transitions to Hoffmann The Tin
As of 1 January 2021, CM Packaging will begin utilising the Hoffmann The Tin brand for all marketing endeavours.
CMI, Ardagh and Crown offer 2021 grants for aluminium can recycling
The grants will be made available to Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for aluminium can capture equipment, which will ensure used beverage cans (UBC) are accurately sorted, sold and recycled.
Ball partners with Arsenal FC to drive sustainability
Ball Corporation has joined Arsenal as Official Sustainable Aluminium Packaging Partner .
New developments
Firstly we begin with news that editor Alex Fordham has left us to pursue a different career path. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would like to thank him for his time and dedication to CanTech International over the last five years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Which means we must welcome in a new team member.
Metpack 2021 cancelled
Messe Essen has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Metpack event.
Australian canned kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first canned kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
The CANsultants announces rebrand
The CANsultants, a management consulting firm specialising in packaging, has announced a brand refresh.
Let’s not take our eyes off the prize
That term ‘infinite recyclability’ which has been our trademark over the year is now under threat. Plastic is getting its act together and we as an industry need to take note.
Canpack Middle East named a “green champion” at 13th Arabia CSR Awards
Canpack Middle East, global manufacturer of beverage and food packaging, has been recognised in the Medium Sized Business category as a sustainability leader.