Can & end making
Supply chain disruptions amid Covid-19
Martha Rojas, vice president, director project development, at UTC Overseas, examines the impact of the Covid-19 crisis to the supply chain, and the strategies undertaken to keep the can making industry moving.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has become one of 220 organisations nationally recognised in 2020 with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Aerosol industry maintains balance during pandemic
AEROBAL highlights the important role packaging manufacturers are playing as part of a system-relevant supply chain, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
New figures illustrate a resilient aerosol industry
Amidst the uncertainty posed first by Brexit and now by Covid-19, 2019 filling figures released by the BAMA have been welcomed by the aerosol industry, reflecting the sector’s resilience and the continued popularity of the aerosol format with consumers.
Entries open for 2020 Asia CanTech Awards
Entries for the 2020 Asia CanTech Awards are now open and are free to enter.
10 ways Covid-19 has changed the can making industry forever
Expect to see a divestment in supply, an increase of local supply chains and multinationals expanding their local presence in territories across the world.
Ball Corporation and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee launch new Flat White aluminium cans
Ball Corporation has created a collection of newly designed, infinitely recyclable 250ml cans in partnership with Dorset-based UK beverage brand, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.
Aluminium industry welcomes government aid programmes, says GDA
According to an ad hoc survey conducted by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA), 80% of the aluminium companies questioned said that new orders and call-off figures from the automotive industry had declined sharply and had even come to a complete standstill in some cases.
A statement from SLAC Group
SLAC Group has released a statement from chief operating officer, international and chief marketing officer, Chris McKenzie, reassuring customers that the company is doing all it can to process and deliver orders safely and on time during the Covid-19 crisis.
Alupro responds to Scotland’s announcement of a DRS
Alupro’s executive director, Rick Hindley, has offered his views in response to the regulations laid out for the Scottish government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
R for Diversity releases LGBTQI+ Ardagh beer can
French craft brewery R for Diversity has released its flagship blond beer in an Ardagh aluminium can designed to celebrate inclusion.
Crown well positioned for cold canned coffee growth in Turkey
Turkey’s growing demand for cold canned coffee means that Crown is well-positioned to help local, regional and international brand capitalise on this market.
Boutinot Wines chooses Ardagh can for The Long Little Dog range
London-based Boutinot Wines has chosen Ardagh’s 187ml wine can for its new The Long Little Dog wines, which were previously only available in bottles.
Ball achieves global first with aluminium sustainability certification
Ball Corporation has earned the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for all 23 of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) beverage can plants.