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Crown collaborates with Island Records on “Shazamable” can
Record label Island Records has partnered with Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East to launch what it claims is the world’s first “Shazamable” can for its Session IPA Beer.
WaveGrip unveils new automated G1 applicator for low volume users
WaveGrip is launching a new automatic version of its entry level G1 applicator for lower volume beverage producers.
The future is here
The final day of Asia CanTech kicked off with Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, providing an overview on the Thai metal packaging industry.
An improved consumer experience from a beverage can
Nomis Consultancy’s Simon Jennings introduced ‘Open Clean’, a new innovation for the beverage can industry on the third day of Asia CanTech
Ball celebrates stout season with widget inside can
Ball Corporation’s #WidgetInside technology is allowing nitro fans to take beer on the go this ‘Nitrovember’.
Milacron partners with S&W on Klear Cans
Industrial technology company Milacron Holdings has collaborated with S&W Fine Foods International, a Del Monte Pacific Ltd company, to create the Milacron Klear Can.
Metal Packaging Europe confirms status as leader in recycling
At the recent Smithers Pira Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference in Barcelona, Metal Packaging Europe underlined the importance placed by consumers for clear facts on packaging materials’ recycling performance.
Ball partners with Miller Genuine Draft
Ball Corporation has partnered with global beer brand Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) to create a limited-edition promotional pack for the Russian market.
Study confirms aluminium cans as global leader in recycling
According to a new analysis by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), aluminium beverage cans are the most recycled drinks package in the world.
Sending condolences
Our November issue shortly goes to press where we make use of some new contributors. Editorial board member Andrew Truelove outlines how his company, CarnaudMetalbox, has used the global WorldSkills competition to help develop the next generation of can making engineers and professionals.
Tonejet brings direct-to-can digital printing to InPrint Munich ‘17
In response to growing demands for greater flexibility for shorter-run, multi-version beverage packaging, Tonejet will put the spotlight on digital printing direct to the can at InPrint in Munich (14-16 November).
Apeal highlights steel packaging benefits for food
A new film from the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has been launched to highlight the preservation qualities of steel packaging.
A full set
With Asia CanTech now less than three weeks away, it is very much all systems go for the event, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Can Makers unveils Indie Drinks Can Advice website
The Can Makers has launched a new Indie Drinks Can Advice website to help craft drinks makers get their drinks into cans.