Business news
Canpack commences production at greenfield facility in Stribo
Canpack has commenced commercial production of aluminum beverage cans at its greenfield investment in Stribro, Czech Republic.
SAKATA INX develops environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink
SAKATA INX’s new BSR-Bio is an environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink for corrugated packaging applications.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering expands with new location
CMbE’s new site increases the company’s facilities to 180,000 ft2, enabling the company to expand its production capacity to keep up with the increase in activity.
Can Makers appoints Simon Gresty as new chairman
Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Gresty, general manager Metal – Beverage UK & Ireland, Ardagh Group, as its new chairman.
Bunting’s Electro Overband Magnet headed for installation in Finnish gold mine
The largest Electro Overband Magnet ever built at Bunting’s manufacturing plant in Redditch, UK, is destined for installation in a gold mine in Northern Finland.
CMI boosts public affairs staff with two new vice presidents
Michael J Smaha becomes vice president of government affairs and Derek D Swick becomes vice president of regulatory and technical affairs at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Actega launches new business line for metal packaging solutions
Actega’s new business line is designed to boost synergies for the company’s product portfolio of coatings, compounds, printing inks and sealants.
Joining the top table
The last fortnight has seen a refreshing return to action, with some significant can making news to hit the news desk of CanTech International.
Flawsome! canned sparkling fruit water launches in Belgium
Flawsome!, the sustainable brand that transforms wonky and surplus fruit, has launched its lightly sparkling fruit water cans into retail in Belgium.
Canpack acquires new can manufacturing plant and Center of Excellence in USA
The Canpack Group and Giorgi Global Holdings, Inc have jointly announced Canpack’s acquisition of an industrial property in Olyphant, Pennsylvania.
Global Inkjet Systems and SAKATA INX Group to collaborate on inkjet projects worldwide
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) and SAKATA INX Group have announced plans to collaborate on industrial inkjet projects worldwide.
Changing with the times
In today’s guest blog, Beth Graves advises on the four things to do to successfully adapt during the Covid-19 crisis.
thyssenkrupp reduces delivery time for its packaging steel
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has reduced the delivery time for its rasselstein Express packaging steel, ready for shipping in 14 days instead of 16.
Ninja Melk reports successful European launch of canned energy drinks
New energy drink Ninja Melk has reportedly enjoyed a successful European launch of its online shop that delivers its slimline Ardagh cans direct to consumers at home.