Can & end making
MPMA outlines position on Bisphenol A
Nick Mullen (pictured right), the director of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), says finding a range of alternatives to Bisphenol A (BPA) could take years.
Ball Aerocan to produce aluminium bottles
Ball Aerocan is set to start producing aluminium bottles for the European market.
Sweet tins from Crown
Crown Speciality Packaging in the UK has produced a commemorative tin for confectionery company Swizzels Matlow.
Alupro responds to recycling targets
The Aluminium Packaging and Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has given a cautious welcome to the UK Government’s latest packaging recycling targets.
Tube production reaches record level
Members of the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) produced a record number of flexible tubes last year.
CannedWater4Kids partners with Ball and Novelis
CannedWater4Kids has teamed up with Novelis and Ball Corporation to raise awareness of World Water Day.
New low-calorie beer from MillerCoors
US brewer MillerCoors has relaunched a new low-calorie beer in cans and bottles.
New chairman of BAMA
Ian Mackinnon (pictured right) has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA).
Coca-Cola India pays tribute to Tendulkar
Drinks giant Coca-Cola has released a special edition can to commemorate the achievement of Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar in reaching his 100th international century.
First keynote speaker lined up for Asia CanTech 2012
Gregor Spengler, secretary general of Aerobal, the international organisation of aluminium aerosol container manufacturers, has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for Asia CanTech 2012.
Production of new can size underway in China
Production of the first 202 neck diameter beverage cans for the Chinese market is underway.
Recycling success at Super Bowl
Around 25 tonnes of aluminium beverage cans were collected at this year’s Super Bowl in the US.
Demand for aluminium packaging remains stable
Demand for aluminium packaging remained stable in Germany last year with 401,300 tonnes of foils, tubes, aerosols and beverage cans produced overall.
Schuler wins red dot award
Schuler’s vertical bodymaker has been recognised after winning the red dot design award in the industry and crafts category.