Can & end making
Ardagh Brazil to invest in expansion
Ardagh Group plans to expand production at its Brazilian Jacareí and Manaus can and end facilities.
SAC expands in Vietnam
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC) has established its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminum cans, aiming to expand its business in the country.
Thatchers lightweights its cider cans
Thatchers has introduced new, lighter weight cans for its cider, saving the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year.
May 2019
Caps & closures, Canned fish update, Investments & Financial update, IMDA preview & Grand Tour show review
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Industry leaders sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing
The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have announced an important new step forward for responsible tin sourcing.
A celebration at Royal Orchid Sheraton
Asia CanTech will be returning to the popular Royal Orchid Sheraton & Towers Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand this October.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Canned craft beer sales increase by nearly two thirds in 2018
The UK trade body for drinks cans, the Can Makers, has revealed that growth of cans in the beer and cider market increased by 6% in 2018, according to data from Nielsen.
Applied Vision reports record revenue
Applied Vision Corporation, a provider of machine vision inspection systems for the metal food and beverage container manufacturing industry, announced another record-breaking fiscal period
New Perio cans utilise Crown’s debossing for aerosols
Seeking to modernise its classic, recognisable Barbasol product, Perio partnered with Crown Holdings to launch a progressive package design that elevates the brand’s visual and tactile appeal.
South Korean Kibex joins Beviale family
With immediate effect, Korea International Beer Expo (Kibex) has joined the Beviale Family.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Every Can Counts Benelux gains momentum
The cross-European drinks can recycling initiative Every Can Counts was at the Gent-Wevelgem cycling race to engage with supporters.
WaveGrip launches carrier for slim cans
Multi-packing solutions provider, WaveGrip, has launched its latest carrier for slimmer, sleek style cans, which are now increasingly popular across a variety of alcoholic and soft beverages.
Positivity around metal packaging
CanTech The Grand Tour took place from 25-27 March in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are the highlights of the key conference presentations.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ball designs AVA Fruit Water Cans
Responding to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market, brewery Ölgerðin enlisted Ball to help them design and produce cans for its AVA fruit water brand.