Metal decorating
INX University expands remote learning experience
INX International Ink Co. is now offering its INX University, ink industry eLearning resource, as free remote courses in eight languages.
Canpack creates canned flavoured waters range
Canpack and Borjomi have created a canned range of flavoured waters.
IMDPA to host annual conference this October
The International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association will conduct the IMDPA 2021 Conference from 5-7 October in Chicago, USA.
Crown expands North American footprint with new beverage can plant
Crown Holdings has reported that its previously announced Southwestern United States aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility will be located in Mesquite, Nevada.
Ball announces new beverage can plant in Nevada
The multi-line plant is scheduled to begin production in late 2022 and is expected to create nearly 180 manufacturing jobs when fully operational.
Aerobal announces World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award winners
The international organisation of aluminium aerosol container manufacturers recently held its competition for the world’s best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans.
Canpack packages non-alcoholic beer sports drink
Slovenia-based Pivovarna Union has collaborated with Canpack to package its latest 0.0% innovation – a beer-based sports drink called Union Radler 0.0% Isotonic.
Can-au-vin
I regularly receive news about wine being packaged in cans as the trend for the ready-to-drink (RTD) category grows as well as the demand for more sustainable packaging.
This week an interesting new survey commissioned by Ball has revealed how Britons now get their wine in a can.
Stories in metal
This week we heard of how Crown Bevcan has helped Italian company Zai Urban Winery launch high-quality canned wine in a convenient, sustainable format, in order for the company to be able to convey its quirky brand story.
Dantex Group’s 30-year partnership with Windelev continues to yield added-value
As a specialist supplier to the two-piece canning and aerosol industry, Dantex Group maintains an enviable reputation, and its relationship with Danish graphics & packaging specialists, Windelev, is case in point.
Dewar’s reveals sustainable metal packaging
Bacardi-owned brand Dewar’s has revealed eco-friendly metal boxes for its 12-year-old and 18-year-old blended Scotch whiskies.
Metpack confirmed for 2023
Registration documents for exhibitors to the 2023 show are now available online.
Toray announces Prixia dry offset printing plate for two-piece beverage can printing
The newly developed Prixia plate builds on Toray’s expertise in printing plate production using silicon rubber, one of the company’s core technologies for printing materials.
Tubex wins packaging award for can printed with natural ink
Tubex has been awarded with the German Packaging Award 2021 in the sustainability category for its ‘Cien pure & fresh’ deodorant can.