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Tactile can helps German brewer celebrate brand’s 100th anniversary
Ball Packaging Europe is helping Germany’s König Brewery celebrate the 100th anniversary of its König Pilsener premium brand with the introduction of its first 568ml can.
Rexam’s slim can chosen for calorie-burning drink
Slim aluminium cans from Rexam have been chosen as the package of choice for new calorie burning drink Aspire. Rexam Beverage Can Europe worked with CAAC Vienna to create an eye-catching can for new calorie burning drink Aspire, on behalf of Fahrenheit60.
Just Pure Water in cans from Ball
A pure water-based drink has been launched in cans made by Ball Corporation. New Age Beverage, which is based in Denver, has launched Just Pure Water in Colorado and Arizona in the US using 24oz cans.
Rexam helps provide a taste of the rainforest
Rainforest Beverages has launched two new flavours in a redesigned package. All Rainforest Beverages are sold in 12oz Rexam Sleek cans with labels that have been redesigned to give each flavour its own signature colour, and prominently feature the brand’s signature rainforest frog as well its tagline of “The ‘Anti’ Soft Drink.”
British MP visits can making plant
Ed Balls, a British member of parliament, recently visited Rexam’s can making plant in Wakefield. Balls, who is the MP for Morley and Outwood, was given an insight into plant performance and the can making process as well as the sustainable role metal packaging plays in modern day lives.
Red Bull joins Every Can Counts
Energy drink brand leader Red Bull has joined the drinks can recycling programme Every Can Counts as a funding partner. The news marks a major step forward for the programme, as Red Bull is the first drinks brand to become actively involved.
CTI strengthens sales team
Three new sales people have joined Chromatic Technologies (CTI), the specialised ink company that provides temperature-changing colours on cans and labels of major beverage products.
Lightweight metal crowns help brewer make savings
SABMiller has announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, Backus, has developed a new lightweight metal crown for beer bottles that could save the brewer US$12.6 million every year. In cooperation with Packaging Products Peru, Backus has developed a new, low-gauge bottle crown that will significantly reduce the amount of steel used in production and have a positive impact on the group’s raw material costs and CO2 emissions.
New aerosol plant opened by Unilever
Unilever has opened a new state-of-the-art aerosol plant in Mexico. The new factory will accelerate the growth agenda in North and Central America – and will double the national production of deodorants.
New closure from Cliqloc
A unique can closure which can be used on opened beverage cans has been launched by Cliqloc. Cliqloc is a brand new development from Germany, registered, patent and trademark protected within the main world markets.
Takeuchi elected as new Aerobal president
Aerobal has elected Takaaki Takeuchi as its new president. Takeuchi is the managing director of Thailand-based aerosol can maker Alucon, and will now head up the aerosol can making industry organisation.
Marley’s gets in the mood with cans from Rexam
A new line of relaxation beverages has been launched in Rexam Sleek cans in the US. Marley’s Mellow Mood, the 100% natural teas and sodas that are designed to reduce stress and relieve tension, are fast becoming a leader in the growing relaxation drink category.
Crown teams up with Applied Vision
Leading can maker Crown Holdings has selected Applied Vision to update three of its North American beverage can and end plants with inspection systems. The advanced converted end, inside can and mixed label inspection systems will be used on more than 40 production lanes.
US recycling rates reach record levels
The US recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year. This rate is more than double that of any other beverage container, the Aluminium Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced.