Can & end making
Reaching milestones
Brazil’s Companhia Metalgraphica Paulista (CMP) is upgrading its food and chemical lines in its centenary year. David Hayes reports
MPMA highlights shortlisted finalists for Metal Packs of the Year
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) is highlighting the shortlisted finalists for its two sponsored awards at the 2024 UK Packaging Awards.
Innovation in post-Covid can technology
Jens Kastner and Keith Nuthall report on the Taiwanese Taipei Pack trade show
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Equipment, Metal decorating
Paris Packaging Week introduces 2025 Discovery Zone
The new feature will offer a forward-thinking space dedicated to showcasing start-ups with disruptive solutions in the beauty, personal care, luxury, drinks and aerosols sectors.
Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
AMP and Radnor Hills produce bespoke canned water for golfers
Radnor and Ardagh Metal Packaging have teamed up to produce co-branded infinitely recyclable cans of spring water to help keep golfers hydrated at some of golf’s leading professional events this year.
Reaching for gold
The medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games haven’t been the only things to shine.
The Grand Tour’s European origins
We’re heading to Europe for CanTech the Grand Tour 2025, and, although this is the first time the event has been held in this region, it was part of its origins.
Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Filling, Metal decorating, Raw materials, Sustainability
Navigating regulations and market trends
PPG offers its perspective of the metal packaging industry in Asia.
Eviosys launches lighter version of Horizon lid
Eviosys, leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the release of the new, even lighter version of its Horizon metal lid, an innovative solution that saves 33% CO2 emissions compared to the previous version.
Canpack creates glow in the dark packaging for energy drinks
The oldest brewery in Estonia has released a new range of its Dynami:t energy drinks in vibrant coloured cans from Canpack using speciality inks.
Better together
At Cannex & Fillex 2024, Belvac exhibited for the first time with its newly acquired operating company, ARC Pacific. The team details its expertise in providing can makers with environmentally focused technology
BAMA to host Retailer Liaison Meeting
On Thursday 5 September, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association is hosting a Retailer Liaison Group meeting, highlighting key sustainability and regulatory updates for those operating within and connected to the UK retail sector.
Ball and Minalba Brasil win award for braille-embossed can lids
Ball Corporation and Minalba Brasil’s braille-embossed aluminium can lid has been announced as the winner of Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards in the Latin America category.
Returning home
I’m back after what felt like a whirlwind week in China for Cannex, with many new connections made, as well as catching up with familiar faces.