Sustainability
Recycling rate for drinks cans on the up
The national recycling rate for all aluminium packaging stands at 55% and the estimated recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans has reached 69% but the figures could be even higher, suggests the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).
Collaboration for coffee packaging
Crown and Nestlé have joined forces to create a new packaging format for the Nescafé range of coffee brands in the UK professional market.
Crimea River
The can making industry in Ukraine has been in a state of crisis due to economic and political instability in the region. However, as the economy shows signs of recovery, cannery manufacturers are hoping to see an end to this harsh period. CanTech International’s new Eastern European correspondent, Vladislav Vorotnikov, investigates.
Gas analyser installed
Tonejet has purchased a portable VOC monitor from Ashtead Technology as part of an ongoing programme.
Day three round-up
The beginning of day three started with the delegates dissecting the Euro CanTech Awards from the night before.
Ardagh celebrates trophy win
Ardagh Group has gained a much-coveted 2016 Alufoil Trophy in the Consumer Convenience category for the development of a unique metal microwaveable fondue bowl for Emmi, one of Europe’s most innovative premium dairy producers.
Sandvik invests in can tooling centre
Sandvik has invested in a Can Tooling Global Competence Centre for two-piece metal containers in order to support the challenges and demands of the canning industry.
Cask unveils canning machine
Cask Brewing Systems, inventors of micro-canning equipment for craft brewers has unveiled a new canning machine for craft brewers.
Apeal celebrates 30 years
Apeal has launched two projects focusing on the past, present and future of steel for packaging in conjunction with its 30th anniversary.
BAMA joins APMG
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association, BAMA, has joined the All Party Manufacturing Group (APMG) organised by Policy Connect.
Let battle commence
Evert van de Weg speaks to Cees Verboom,Ardagh Group’s operations director Aerosols Europe, who provides an insight into the two-piece and three-piece can debate which shows no sign of relenting.
A forum for debate
We have some more exciting news with regards to the upcoming Euro CanTech.
Craft brewer moves to cans in Spain
Can maker Rexam and Arriaca, a Spanish microbrewer, have partnered to launch Spain’s first ever-canned craft beer.
CMB announces marketing manager
CMB Engineering has announced the appointment of new marketing manager, Karl Hatfield-Waites at its UK headquarters.