Metal decorating
The material of choice
CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg looks at how Novelis a leading producer of rolled aluminium has changed the structure of the industry.
Raise a can to beer
I’ve just finished the May issue of Cantech International this month has a focus on canned beer and it’s been a real pleasure to explore the topic this month. At first glance the market may not seem to be in the best of health but once you’ve spoken to a few people and dug down […]
French authorities confirm BPA risks to unborn babies
Unborn babies face ‘potential risks’ if exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical commonly used in food cans, a new report claims. Epoxy resins containing BPA have been used as coatings on the inside of many food and beverage cans since the 1950s. Risks to people have been highlighted before, but for the first time […]
Mama’s Little Yella Pils debuts in ‘stovepipe’ cans
Czech-style pilsner Mama’s Little Yella Pils will now be available in Ball’s royal pint aluminium can. The launch follows the release of brewer Oskar Blues’ Dale’s Pale Ale in the royal pint cans, which holds 19.2oz or 568ml, last year. Ball claims to be the only can manufacturer in North America who makes the royal pint, […]
Soft drinks in cans
Despite the doom and gloom headlines, there are options for growth in soft drinks. Helen Lewis discovers that you just need to know where to look
DOC360 launched in Ball’s aluminium bottles
Wis-Pack is launching its DOC360 drink in 16oz Alumi-Tek bottles produced by Ball Corporation.
Beverage can making process: Training videos (Part 5)
Continuing our series of videos that show how a beverage can is produced this latest upload looks at end coating, and testing for holes and flange cracks. The idea of these videos is to help those who are new to the industry to learn about can making. Videos are courtesy of Ball Packaging Europe.
Making the Indian elephant fly
CanTech International Editorial board member Atit Bhatia attempts to decode the story behind the Indian can market.
Mountain Dew cans feature thermochromic ink
New 16oz cans of Mountain Dew feature a colour changing ink that has been supplied by US based Chromatic Technologies (CTI).
Latest videos now online
Videos which show the drying and initial internal coating parts of the beverage can making process are now available to watch online.
Beverage can making process: Training videos (Part 3)
Videos which show the drying and initial internal coating parts of the beverage can making process are now available to watch online. There is an explanation of each part of the process above each video. This latest upload continues CanTech’s look at how a beverage can is produced. Keep checking back for new videos. Videos are courtesy of Ball Packaging Europe. The idea of these videos is to help those who are new to the industry to learn about can making.
Ball’s fire-hit plant fully operational again
Ball Packaging Europe’s beverage can plant in Wrexham, UK, is fully operational again.
Crown supplies cans to Sprecher Brewing
Sprecher Brewing is the latest US craft brewer to start packaging its beer in cans.
Video content now available on CanTech Online
Videos which show how a beverage can is produced are now available to watch online at www.cantechonline.com/video. The latest videos show the washing, outside coating and printing parts of the process. To view them click on the image in this post. The idea of these videos is to help those who are new to the industry to learn about can making.