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Canpack India recognised in Indiastar 2020 Awards
Canpack India, part of the Canpack Group, has been recognised for excellence in packaging design after winning two honours at the recent Indiastar 2020 Awards.
Volume growth for beverage cans helps Nampak increase revenue
Strong volume growth for beverage cans has helped Nampak grow its revenue by more than 20%.
Ball announces decision to leave Russia
In addition to suspending future investments in Russia, Ball Corporation has made the decision to reduce operations immediately at its three manufacturing facilities in Russia.
Ball releases Russia operations statement
On 24 March, Ball Corporation released a statement concerning its operations in Russia.
Alupro launches Aluminium Manifesto
Alupro recently unveiled its Aluminium Manifesto at an exclusive virtual roundtable, which brought together leading parliamentary groups to discuss the national transition towards a circular economy.
UK secures steelmakers tariff-free access to US market
UK Steel director general, Gareth Stace comments on the announcement that the UK Government has secured a deal to allow UK steelmakers tariff-free access to the US market.
Curious Brewery invests in new canning line
UK-based Curious Brewery is adding a canning line this May as part of further investment in the business.
Every Can Counts partners with canned wine producer
The partnership between the not-for-profit recycling programme and the canned wine company will see both brands work together to help inspire and encourage drink can recycling amongst consumers in the UK.
Aluminum Association launches import monitoring programme
The Aluminum Association has launched a monthly report tracking key insights from the International Trade Administration’s Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) programme.
Crown to build new UK beverage can plant
Crown Holdings, Inc. has announced that it will build a new beverage can facility in Peterborough, UK.
Can Makers launches new website
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has launched a new website, designed to communicate the benefits beverage cans offer to stakeholders throughout the value chain.
Demand decreases slightly for aluminium aerosol cans
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global shipments by its members declined by 1.2% in 2021 to around 5.6 billion units.
Ball launches construction of UK’s largest aluminium packaging plant
With accelerating demand for infinitely recyclable aluminium drinks cans growing fast in the UK and around the world, Ball is investing in the new cutting-edge facility in Kettering to meet the needs of its customers.
Domestic aluminium demand outpaces US GDP growth
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing an estimated 7.7% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2021.