Can & end making
Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp to abandon merger
First announced two years ago, the merger between India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s Thyssenkrupp may not be going ahead.
Rockwell Automation names new sales appointments
Rockwell Automation has announced two significant promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
US brewery increases production with WaveGrip
Florida-based brewery, Due South Brewing Co, has seen an increase in production since installing WaveGrip’s G1 applicator a year ago.
Beviale Moscow to be held in new location
Next year, Beviale Moscow is set to move to a new venue, the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
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