Can & end making
German aluminium industry predicts downturn
The German aluminium industry is expecting a slight economic downturn in 2019, following mixed business development in the first half of 2019, according to Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
Ball launches aluminium cups
Ball Corporation has launched a pilot of infinitely recyclable aluminum cups in the US.
Ball to sell its Argentinian aerosol facility
Ball has announced it will sell its tinplate steel aerosol packaging facilities in Garin and San Luis, Argentina, to Envases del Plata S.A., an Argentinian metal packaging company
Skiwater extends product range in Ball’s Alumi-Tek bottle
Austrian brand Skiwater has continued its partnership with Ball Corporation, to present its extended organic product portfolio filled in Alumi-Tek bottles.
Jamestrong opens formula canning facility in NZ
Jamestrong Packaging has opened a $15million canning facility in Auckland, New Zealand, following increased demand for infant formula.
Tubex launches lightweighted aerosol can
German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has launched its new light weight aerosol aluminium can “Designed for Sustainability and Recycling”.
CMB Engineering appoints new sales manager EMEA
CMB Engineering, a provider of canmaking machinery has appointed Andrew Wilkinson as sales manager EMEA at its UK headquarters in Shipley.
Crown Accents add colour to craft beer cans
Italian craft brewer Baladin is looking to engage millennials with a craft beer in cans, branded POP (short for popular beer).
CMB Apprentices represent the UK in World Skills Competition
A team of young engineers from CMB Engineering have been selected to represent team UK for the 2019 WorldSkills Competition to be held in Kazan – Russia.
Arcline Investment acquires Pride Engineering
Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Pride Engineering from May River Capital, the first of several acquisitions as Arcline builds a specialty tooling platform across numerous industries.
Sencon upgrade end gauges at no cost to customer
Sencon has added new capabilities to it’s Can Gauge and End Gauge products without any additional charges to the customer.
SLAC introduces new optimised end
SLAC Group has introduced its Optimised End for 200 and 202 beverage cans.
Vita Coco adds sparkling variant
Following a successful launch in the US, Vita Coco is launching a sparkling canned variant in the UK.
Jimmy’s Coffee launches canned variant
Beverage Brand, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, has launched an Iced Coffee Flat White Extra Shot in a 100% recyclable can.