Metal decorating
Bisphenol A: EFSA to hold follow-up meeting on public consultations
Stakeholders and interested parties can register to attend a follow-up meeting to discuss comments received during the public consultations on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) draft opinion on bisphenol A (BPA). The meeting will give EFSA’s scientific experts and staff the opportunity to engage with all contributing stakeholders and other relevant parties on their […]
Britvic implements 1620 Ultra High Speed Printer
Britvic UK has implemented Videojet’s new 1620 UHS, CLARiSOFT and CLARiNET software to increase production line speed by 30 metre/minute. A long-time trusted partner of Videojet, Britvic UK looked to the next generation of machines at its Rugby manufacturing facility in order to meet the increasing production demands of the beverage industry. The advantage of […]
New facility for INX
INX International UK officials are set to host an opening event at its new manufacturing facility in Heywood, England, on 16 April. The largest dedicated two-piece ink structure outside the United States reflects the company’s effort to accommodate expanded business in the beer and beverage can market throughout Europe and the Middle East. “This new […]
Paris packaging event a success
The 8th edition of the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum, an event dedicated to packaging innovation, aerosols and dispensing technologies, was held together with the 10th edition of PCD (Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design) on 5-6 February 2014 at the Espace Champerret in Paris. This innovation hub for brand packaging experts and their leading suppliers […]
FDA research may support BPA safety
The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) has reported that there is significant new evidence to support the safety of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). The new peer reviewed study, conducted by regulatory scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was accepted for March publication in the journal Toxicological Sciences. The study also […]
Metalprint chooses Vision Experts
Italian-based Metalprint has invested in three print inspection systems from Vision Experts, which have been integrated into their metal sheet decoration lines. Metalprint supplies decorated metal sheets for 2-piece and 3-piece cans. The VE 4000+ METAL inspection systems were retrofitted on a 6-colour KBA Metal- star 2 and on two 2-colour Mailander printing lines. The […]
INX and CTI announce collaboration
INX, a provider of inks for beer and beverage cans, and Chromatic Technologies (CTI), a manufacturer of speciality inks such as thermochromic, photochromic, ‘Reveal’ and security inks, are set to join forces. The two companies will continue to be owned and operated independently and negotiate separate long-term supply agreements. The announcement follows CTI’s launch of […]
2013 a record-breaking year for Applied Vision
Applied Vision Corporation, the global provider of machine vision systems for the food and beverage industry, has reported that 2013 was their fifth consecutive year of record-breaking sales. The company reported more than10% increase in shipped product, and claimed that new products such as the DecoMasterand Cyclops inspection systems have also been a success. Located […]
Time to make a move
Rising labour costs in southern China have started to affect local labour intensive export industries during the past few years, forcing manufacturers to seek various solutions to reduce the impact of higher wages on factory product prices.
KBA and Sensory announce co-operation
Coating line supplier KBA-MetalPrint and Sensory Analytics have announced that they will co-operate on coating quality management. The SpecMetrix inline coating thickness measurement system is to be installed at KBA-MetalPrint coating lines. It is hoped that this will ensure and record coating quality, and operate more economically. Continuous inline inspecting via a monitor will enable […]
Swedish researchers confirm no BPA found in human blood
North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) points to findings as further evidence supports international regulatory conclusions that risk from BPA exposure is low. A new study published in Environment International by researchers in Sweden confirms previous reports that bisphenol A (BPA) in human blood is below the levels that can be detected. In addition to confirming […]
BPA: EFSA launches consultation
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft assessment of the human health risks posed by exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). The Authority has undertaken a comprehensive review of scientific literature and previous risk assessments from expert bodies on BPA. All stakeholders and interested parties are invited to comment on the document through an […]
Multi Colour
Neil McRitchie visited the laminating line at IMCP in Surabaya, and talked to Mr Tan Kee Huak, chief operating officer of IMCP, who has been working on laminated cans for the past two and a half years
Aluminium cans help speciality drinks brands expand in Brazil
ABRE, the Brazilian Packaging Association, recently reported that the average number of beverage cans used in 2012 per Brazilian consumer rose to 103, a 12% increase from 91 cans used the year before. While many of these cans are for beer or soft drink applications, an increasing number of brands that produce specialty drinks, […]