Regulations
ALFED calls for aluminium-specific assessment of UK’s CBAM
Following the publication of the UK Government’s draft legislation for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Aluminium Federation has formally requested confirmation on whether an aluminium-specific impact assessment has been carried out under the framework.
Innovating through uncertainty
By Colin Watt, marketing director at ABGI, global specialist in structuring and financing for research, development and innovation projects
Three-quarters of voters say councils failing to tackle litter
Voters overwhelmingly back stronger action to tackle waste and pollution ahead this week’s local elections, new research from the Nature 2030 campaign has revealed.
Tomra leads stakeholder push for circularity in EU funding
Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.
New national campaign calls to “Back British Metals”
A new campaign entitled Back British Metals has launched, directly calling on the UK government to ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential to the UK’s industrial progress.
Mapping out a successful future
Having just arrived back from the Lake District, yesterday (23 April) it was time for me to head straight back out on the train to Leeds for the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) 2025 Innovation Day.
Business news, Can & end making, Equipment, Events, Filling, Regulations, Sustainability
Swiss Steel Group achieves top CDP rating
Swiss Steel Group has been awarded the top grade of A in this year’s sustainability ratings by the international non-profit organisation CDP in the area of climate change.
That’s a wrap on CanTech the Grand Tour 2025!
The 2025 Grand Tour edition saw the metal packaging industry beat travel adversities in Brussels to come together for an event filled with key insights from industry-leading representatives.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Events, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Raw materials, Regulations, Research, Social impact, Sustainability
Proving costly
Liz Newmark examines rising production costs in Europe and their impact on can manufacturing and filling plants across the continent
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Raw materials, Regulations, Sustainability
See you in Brussels!
There is now under one week until the metal packaging industry reunites at the Radisson Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium for three days of networking and learning across CanTech the Grand Tour’s 2025 tabletops, conference and awards.
Business news, Can & end making, Coatings, Equipment, Events, Filling, Metal decorating, Raw materials, Regulations, Social impact, Sustainability
Meet your CanTech the Grand Tour 2025 keynotes
An exclusive interview with the associations making up our conference keynotes at CanTech the Grand Tour 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The tariff war ramps up
Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on imports of aluminium and steel have officially come into play, with tensions escalating globally and leaders in the metal packaging space offering their stance.
Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles due to Trump tariffs
Coca-Cola might increase its reliance on plastic bottle packaging in the US if Trump’s tariff costs make cans less financially viable.
Announcing our keynote presentations
With CanTech the Grand Tour 2025 fast approaching, I’m pleased to be able to share the presentation themes of our keynotes from Metal Packaging Europe, the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association, Steel for Packaging Europe and our supplier keynote, Belvac.
Business news, Can & end making, Events, Regulations, Social impact, Sustainability
Back British Metals initiative builds support and outlines plans for industry growth
The Back British Metals (BBM) initiative is driving policy recognition, investment and industry collaboration to secure the UK metals sector’s role as a key contributor to economic growth and innovation.