Sustainability
South Korean Kibex joins Beviale family
With immediate effect, Korea International Beer Expo (Kibex) has joined the Beviale Family.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Every Can Counts Benelux gains momentum
The cross-European drinks can recycling initiative Every Can Counts was at the Gent-Wevelgem cycling race to engage with supporters.
WaveGrip launches carrier for slim cans
Multi-packing solutions provider, WaveGrip, has launched its latest carrier for slimmer, sleek style cans, which are now increasingly popular across a variety of alcoholic and soft beverages.
Positivity around metal packaging
CanTech The Grand Tour took place from 25-27 March in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are the highlights of the key conference presentations.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ball designs AVA Fruit Water Cans
Responding to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market, brewery Ölgerðin enlisted Ball to help them design and produce cans for its AVA fruit water brand.
Sun Chemical joins Ceflex
Sun Chemical has joined Ceflex, the collaborative European consortium of companies and associations representing the entire flexible packaging value chain.
Aerosol industry reveals new record filling figures
Statistics from the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) reveal 1.566 billion cans were filled in 2018, an increase of 4.5million units filled in 2017.
Global packaging trends for 2019
Market Intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.
Aluminium waste collection in Italy
Aluminium waste separation in Italy is continuously increasing. To date, over 6,700 Italian municipalities (83% of the total) collect aluminium waste, involving over 54 million people.
WaveGrip showcase G1 and carriers at Craft Brewers Conference
WaveGrip will be showcasing its craft beer G1 applicator as well as its sustainable and colourful multi-packing carriers at this year’s Craft Brewers Conference in April.
Novelis expands Brazil plant
Novelis, a specialist in aluminum rolling and recycling, has invested $175 million at its Pindamonhangaba plant, located in the Paraíba Valley, Brazil.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
WaveGrip improves output at Canadian brewery
Canadian brewery, Lagabière, is on track to double its output and deliver a more sustainable multi-packing solution following the installation of WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator.
The Can Makers and MPMA join forces
The Can Makers will be merging with Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA).