Sustainability
Study confirms aluminium cans as global leader in recycling
According to a new analysis by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), aluminium beverage cans are the most recycled drinks package in the world.
GEW goes green with hybrid cars
Manufacturer of UV curing equipment for the printing and coating industries GEW (EC) Limited has invested in a fleet of eight new Toyota Auris hybrid cars for its team of service engineers to provide more efficient and environment-friendly transportation.
BAMA announces 2017 award winners
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2017 Forum and Awards Dinner, held at Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds, UK.
AkzoNobel holds top spot on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has been published with AkzoNobel leading the rankings.
Mark Andy chooses AVT quality control solution
Advanced Vision Technology Ltd (AVT) has been selected by printing press manufacturer Mark Andy to provide print quality and control for its Digital Series hybrid inkjet label press.
Henkel to present labelling solutions at Drinktec
Henkel’s guiding topic for this year’s Drinktec is “Smart labelling, smart savings – Henkel adhesives will turn your numbers around.”
Your essential guide
Our Supplier Profile issue should start to hit desks at the end of next week. It’s a bumper 108-page issue so it has kept us busy during the past few weeks.
SLAC completes Intercan Group acquisition
Suzhou SLAC Precision Equipment has announced its acquisition of two-piece can printing specialist, the Intercan Group.
Linx develops ink formula for oily applications
Linx Printing Technologies has widened its range of inks with the introduction of a new formula that it says meets the challenges of coding onto oily surfaces.
Crown makes progress with 2020 sustainability goals
Crown has already exceeded one of its five-year strategy goals to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Sun Chemical to reveal metal decorating solutions at ADF 2017
Sun Chemical has announced that it will showcase its portfolio of inks for monobloc, tube and aerosol cans as well as its brand protection solutions for metal packaging at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2017.
ADF announces shortlist for Innovation Awards
ADF (Aerosol Dispensing Forum) has revealed its shortlist for the upcoming ADF&PCD New York Innovation Awards.
Crown honours its international facilities’ sustainability achievements
Crown has recognised three of its facilities for outstanding sustainability achievements from 2015 to 2016.
Litalsa assures print production with AVT inspection systems
Lithography and varnishing company Litalsa has relied on AVT inspection equipment for its various printing lines since 2013.