Sustainability
Strategic partnership for metal decorating inks
Sun Chemical and KBA-MetalPrint have announced their global partnership for metal decorating inks.
Apeal highlights benefits of steel for packaging
In celebration of The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging’s 30th anniversary, a series of three articles have been published to share views about the future of steel for packaging.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
AkzoNobel opens performance coatings site in Chonburi, Thailand
AkzoNobel has opened a new performance coatings production facility in Chonburi, Thailand.
Steel packaging recycling reaches all-time high in Europe
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached another all-time high of 77.5%, according to figures issued by the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal).
Crown and Coors Light Canada use photochromic inks
Coors Light has rolled out a summer promotion that marks the first application of photochromic inks in partnership with Crown Beverage Packaging North America.
Fighting the real enemy
We’ve just returned from Chicago and the annual International Metal Decorator’s Association’s (IMDA) annual conference.
Record attendance for IST METZ at UV DAYS
IST METZ has reported record attendance for its in-house exhibition for UV and LED UV technology, UV DAYS 2017.
Crown’s PVC–free closures to enhance sustainability
To meet demand for more environmentally friendly packaging from European food and beverage brands, Crown Food Europe has launched metal closure technology featuring a PVC-free compound.
Ocado now stocks UK’s first sustainable water
Eco-friendly drinks brand CanO Water has announced that its products are now available to purchase from online supermarket, Ocado.
Crown opens Greenfield beverage can facility in the US
Crown has celebrated the opening of its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, New York with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place on 9 May.
Aerosol industry thrives despite downturn, says BAMA
The UK aerosol sector has continued to thrive according to figures released today (11 May) by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA). It follows five consecutive years of overall growth.
From the sublime to the ridiculous
I can imagine there are a few jaded individuals this week as it’s back to normality after a busy show schedule. For me at least, Metpack certainly lived up to expectations and it was a delight to see so many of you sampling our refreshments on our stand. Neil’s Morgan safely arrived back on home soil too!
Australian and UK aerosol bodies sign cooperation agreement
The Aerosol Association of Australia and its UK counterpart, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has signed a reciprocal cooperation agreement.