April 2008

Regulars:

Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line
New Products: New cans and ends in the market place
Candid: Philippe Wolper, managing director of APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging

Neck defects: In our fourth and final article on neck defects, Roger Baker of Belvac Production Machinery explains more about defect control methodology
MEM Holland moves on: Turnkey lines and high speed machinery are the way ahead for MEM Holland, Evert van der Weg reports
The perfect die: Joe Biondo of Bosch Rexroth notes that Pride Engineering’s die grinding machine with IndraMotion MTX from Rexroth has helped improve productivity in beverage canmaking
Swiss service: Swiss suppliers to the can maker take the idea of precision seriously. Suzanne Christiansen reports in the second of two articles
Metpack 2008: The largest metal packaging show in the world occurs 22-26 April in Essen, Germany. Here, a list of the exhibitors to help you navigate the show
Nuggets of gold: Metal is a profitable part of the recyclable processing mix for Feniks Recycling
Metal recycling across the world: There is a strong focus on metal packaging recycling across the world. Katrine Kjoeller takes a look at the statistics and the latest initiatives around the globe
The general line: Bright prospects are predicted for the long-term in Pakistan’s three-piece market, reports David Hayes
Custom customer service: Graham Price of Stolle explains how service is as important as the equipment supplied to can makers in the competitive market today

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