Can & end making
AMI launches canned water brand
All Market Inc (AMI) has launched Ever & Ever, a new aluminum canned water brand.
Detect scratches with machine learning from EVT
The new Machine Learning Tool by Eye Vision Technology enables scratches on metal surfaces to be detected during inspection processes.
Silgan close two metal container facilities
Silgan Holdings has announced that it is closing its metal container manufacturing facilities in Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Waupun, Wisconsin by the end of 2019.
Possible no-deal Brexit could hit can industry
Following the resignation of UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, the potential for a no-deal Brexit has risen, which could affect the manufacturing industry.
Rockstar Energy adopts Ardagh Group’s beverage end technologies
Energy drink brand Rockstar Energy is using several of Ardagh Group’s beverage end features in a new range of promotional cans.
Aerosol activity in France increases by 1.5% YOY
Across all segments, aerosols volume in France increased by 1.5% in 2018 vs 2017, with 696 million units filled, according to a report by the Comite Français des Aerosols.
New study shows carbon emissions reduction for alu bev cans
A new life cycle assessment of aluminium beverage cans has found a significant reduction in carbon emissions over the last decade
Sencon launches new gauges
Sencon launched its new automatic end metrology system using Sencon’s End-ScanTM technology at this year’s Cannex.
CMI responds to aluminium and steel tariffs
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has said it applauds the exclusion of aluminium and steel tariffs from the US Canada and Mexico Trade Agreement.
Canpack Group adds satin finish to portfolio
Canpack Group will begin providing cans with a new satin varnish for beer brand, Saris Ejl, owned by Plzensky Prazdroj Slovensko.
Carabao joins the agenda for Asia CanTech 2019
Thai energy drink Carabao has been announced as the first keynote speaker for this year’s Asia CanTech 2019, which takes place from 28-30 October in Bangkok, Thailand.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
The Can Makers launch first Sustainability Hub
A new website has launched to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK’s growing demand for more sustainable drinks packaging.
Ardagh wins for seafood can
Ardagh Group has been awarded the Alufoil Trophy 2019 for its seafood can for Orkla Food Norway; a printed, easy open, aluminium lid and container for a traditional fish fillet.
APEAL launches new Steel for Packaging website
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website.