Can & end making
On the road again…
This blog is my last in the office for a few weeks, as trade show season has come around at pace, once again.
SLAC completes purchase of OKL assets
SLAC has announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of the previous OKL company and will begin trading immediately as OKL Engineering Incorporated from the same location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Peet’s Coffee Unveils Canned Nitro Cold Brew
Peet’s Coffee has introduced Peet’s Baridi Black Nitro Cold Brew to its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee.
Abramowicz confirmed for Asia CanTech
Dr. Daniel Abramowicz has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for this year’s Asia CanTech, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on 29-31 October 2018.
Videojet launches new solution for remote laser control
Coding, marking and printing solutions specialist Videojet Technologies has launched its latest remote laser control solution, Videojet Touch Control Software+ (TCS+).
Apeal welcomes formal adoption by European Parliament of the CEP
Following extensive negotiations, Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the formal adoption by the European Parliament (EP) of the Circular Economy Package (CEP).
Ball announces six recipients of sustainability award
Ball Corporation has awarded six of its metal packaging manufacturing plants with the R. David Hoover Sustainability Award for making significant progress towards the company’s sustainability and business goals.
Constellium and Novelis join Metal Packaging Europe
Metal Packaging Europe, the association bringing together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has announced that Constellium and Novelis have become associate members.
A record year for aerosol manufacturers
According to latest industry figures, more aerosols were manufactured in the UK last year than ever.
PSA introduces CB100 canning line for craft brewers
Last year at the Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA), one of the companies represented in Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems, debuted its CB50 canning line filler-seamer combo.
Heraeus Noblelight America and CQTI announce joint initiative
ChemQuest Technology Institute (CQTI) has partnered with Heraeus Noblelight America to schedule trials on its newly installed microwave-powered and UV LED wide-format curing systems.
When east meets west
After some deliberation and feedback from many of you within the industry, we have decided on a location for our CanTech – The Grand Tour trade show for 2019.
Fanta’s canned jelly soft drink
The Coca-Cola company has announced the addition of a new jelly canned soft drink to its Fanta brand in New Zealand.
Lighthouse reveals MES software for Tool Management functionality
Lighthouse Systems has enhanced the Tool Management module of its MES software, Shopfloor-Online, to address complex tool management requirements.