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Elementary school students compete to win two million cans recycling contest
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) contest is a partnership with Recycling Is Like Magic! to engage students in recycling empty aluminium beverage cans at schools across America.
New low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market
Axilone and Aludium introduce a low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market, achieving a strong and significant decrease in its carbon footprint compared to the European average.
WICA launches at the IMDPA 2024
The IMDPA’s 2024 Annual Conference has seen the launch of the Women in Canmaking Association (WICA), aimed at promoting the advancement of women within the global can making industry.
German metal cans on the upswing, but regulatory challenges grow
By Jens Kastner, in Hamburg
Novelis accelerates sustainability goals with 3×30 initiative
Company sets ambitious targets to further increase recycled content, reduce carbon emissions and lead the industry to circularity.
Cherwell residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign.
Koenig & Bauer presents results from the future-oriented development project “hydrogen-heated drying ovens”
Use of green hydrogen permits a significant reduction in carbon emissions from the overall production process.
Aluminium federation launches key industry report during UK metals expo
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) launches its latest report, “The Aluminium Industry in the UK,” produced in collaboration with the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde.
Tecnocap acquires Reefcap
Shortly after its expansion into India and Brazil, Tecnocap has completed a decisive operation for its growth strategy by acquiring ReefCap, a Saudi leader in the production and marketing of metal closures for glass jars.
Aerobal elects new president and secretary general
Aerobal, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has announced the election of its new leadership during the general assembly meeting held on 10 September 2024.
HeatTek announces new project manager
Ben Webb has accepted the position of project manager at HeatTek, a leader in industrial oven and furnace manufacturing.
Eviosys expands Orbit closure range
Eviosys is expanding its product range designed to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of sustainable metal packaging, with the new 66mm diameter Orbit closure.
etma reports slight decline in aluminium tube deliveries
The European tube market was somewhat weaker in the first half of 2024, with the European tube manufacturers association (etma) reporting a decline in deliveries of 1% to a total volume of around six billion units.
Carlsberg opens 27th brewery in China
The new brewery, located in Foshan Sanshui, illustrates Carlsberg Group’s strategy to invest in key growth markets, including China, India and Vietnam.
Cans from Canpack boost Tuborg Bulgaria’s graffiti-inspired consumer campaign
Tuborg Bulgaria has created the emotive promotional campaign ‘Music Tilts Your World’. The campaign is headlined by a series of eye-catching limited-edition cans unique to the Bulgarian consumer market.