Sustainability
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.
Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
BAMA announces UK aerosol industry event of the year
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) ninth annual Forum and Awards Dinner will be held on 18 October at the Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds, UK.
Investing in the future
At Metpack, the news that SLAC are in advanced negotiations to acquire Intercan Group took many within the metal packaging industry by surprise. But what are the implications for the industry? Alex Fordham speaks with Intercan’s owner Peter Strode to find out more.
Crown to showcase digital technologies at drinktec
Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East will showcase advances in digital technologies and decorative finishes for the beverage sector at drinktec 2017.
etma’s Tube of the Year 2017 competition
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has chosen the winners of its annual Tube of the Year competition during this year’s annual meeting of its members in Vienna.