Can & end making
A truly global affair for Virtual Asia CanTech
This year’s can making trade show for the Southeast Asian market has gone global, with can makers from every continent across the world having signed up to view Virtual Asia CanTech 2020.
Hoffmann Neopac to host webinar on tins & tubes for cannabis sector
Hoffmann Neopac is set to host a webinar on 29 September exploring best packaging practices for the burgeoning North American cannabis market.
Can fan specialist gains Made in Britain accreditation
Air Control Industries (ACI), a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial air movement products, has achieved the internationally recognised Made in Britain accreditation.
Join the virtual revolution
An industry first from Worldwide Expo (Asia CanTech and CanTech The Grand Tour) and CanTech International magazine, Virtual Asia CanTech brings the industry-leading event directly to you.
SLAC announces expansion to new facility in Ohio
SLAC Precision Equipment Corporation in Dayton, Ohio has announced the relocation and expansion of its facility.
World Land Trust and MPMA launch refillable metal water bottle
Each metal bottle will be sold through the World Land Trust website shop, with proceeds supporting the conservation charity.
Imeta opens new production facility
Imeta has acquired a new 1,000 sqm area right next to its main structure, dedicated strictly to the machine overhaul department.
SKYE Energy ‘Feels the Victory’ with Ardagh’s Graphics team
Beverage brand SKYE Energy is entering into international markets with a new set of ‘mood-boosting’ cans designed in collaboration with Ardagh’s Graphics team.
Ball announces new US beverage can plant in Pennsylvania
Ball Corporation has announced its plan to build a new US aluminium beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania, with production scheduled to begin in mid-2021.
Black Labels Company launches collagen protein drinks in Ardagh cans
German beverage creator Black Labels Company (BLC) has launched MALUMA, the first collagen protein drinks in Ardagh’s slim 250ml cans.
KHS and Ferrum Packaging intensify longstanding cooperation
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS Group will be acquiring a stake in can seaming specialist Ferrum Packaging AG.
Dark forces at work
Despite all the news in the mainstream media being positive regarding the upsurge in the demand for cans, I was unfortunately alerted to a ridiculous article in CNN recently. The article states that the chemical BPA, found in the lining of canned foods and many plastics and in thermal receipts, was linked to a 49 per cent greater risk of death within 10 years, according to a new study.
Producto de Aldea uses Ardagh can as new packaging option for wine range
Spanish company Producto de Aldea has chosen Ardagh’s 250ml Slim Wine Can as the new packaging option for its premium wine drinks, previously only available in a classic glass bottle.
Our definitive guide
Welcome to the 2020 Supplier Profile issue. It’s certainly a year that’ll live long in the memory, with the Covid-19 pandemic having caused chaos to many businesses globally. It is however testament to the strength of the can making business how the industry has rallied around to ensure consumers have had products on the shelves and coping with the intense demands a pandemic brings.