Sustainability
Crown takes steps towards a sustainable future
Crown has released its 2017 Sustainability Report to demonstrate the progress it has made on its sustainability journey.
Miltec UV celebrates milestone with new lithium-ion battery technology
Miltec UV has recently celebrated its 28th year in business. The company has expanded into several new markets domestically and internationally and now has plans to further grow new markets in 2018.
Napea chooses Ball for new can packaging
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be launching a new 33cl can for Italian beer company Napea, as it moves into canning as a new packaging format.
Happy New Year
I hope you all enjoyed the festive period and are ready and raring to go for the year ahead!
Steel confirmed as model packaging material for circular economy
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the announcement of a balanced Circular Economy Package, following the progress made during the last Trilogue discussions under the Estonian presidency on 18 December.
Sensory Analytics becomes sponsor of CannedWater4kids
Sensory Analytics has become the latest company to demonstrate strong support for CW4K and their purpose to make sure all children, worldwide have access to clean, safe drinking water. The 14-month sponsorship agreement includes visibility for the company on the CW4K website, event materials and CW4K announcements.
Linx provides twin coding solution for specialist brewery
Linx Printing Technologies has announced that it will be providing a solution for the coding of primary and secondary packaging at Fourpure Brewing Co.
A snapshot from Can Man
As this year draws to a close, I have something to whet your appetite for our December/January issue from our resident Can Man and his irreverent ramblings.
Italian packaging machinery turnover tops €7bn
The Italian packaging machinery industry is set to complete another year of growth.
Mintel announces 2018 global packaging trends
Mintel has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
Crown expands in Asia Pacific
Crown Asia Pacific has announced the opening of its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Jakarta, Indonesia.
If in doubt, throw it out
In response to the UK public’s uncertainty when recycling at home, The Recycling Association has provided a simple piece of advice: if in doubt, throw it out.
Coca-Cola teams up with Ardagh for Star Wars bottles
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Ardagh to create a packaging presentation for its limited edition Star Wars: The Last Jedi Coca-Cola Zero Sugar bottles.