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Giant recycling artwork painted live at popular UK event
In celebration of Earth Day (Tuesday 22 April), an eye-catching installation has been revealed at Avenham Park in Preston, UK, to raise awareness around the importance of recycling.
INX makes seven vice president promotions
INX International Ink Co’s board of directors has approved the promotions of seven key people to vice president positions.
Guala Closures inaugurates plant in Nigeria
Guala Closures, a world leader in the production of closures for the spirits, wine, water, beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and edible oil markets, inaugurated yesterday its new greenfield manufacturing facility in West Africa, strategically located in the Lagos Free Zone.
North American aluminium demand rebounds in 2024
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 3.4% growth in year-over-year demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2024.
UK aerosol filling figures grow
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has reported 2024 as a solid year for the UK aerosol dispensing filling sector, with an increase of almost 2% over 2023.
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I sees a fresh opportunity in the wine spritz market
Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I continues its expansion into ready-to-drink alcohol with the launch of La Casera.
Hello Soju raises $6.8m to relaunch sparkling soju
The premium 700ml rice-based Soju spirit will be launching this summer.
40,000 of canned fish to support earthquake victims in Myanmar
The official handover ceremony was held at Royal Thai Army Headquarters recently.
INX to launch new beverage can digital ink at Cannex Fillex
Returning to North America for the first time since 2019, the event will be held at the Colorado Convention Centre in Denver, April 29-May 1
Steelforce Packaging appoints global director of new aluminium unit
The company announced the official launch of its Aluminum Department, led by Angelica Papageorgiou
Despray celebrates 10 year anniversary
Since its founding in 2015, Despray has addressed the industry’s biggest challenge – safety – by engineering a patented system with 29 safety features, making aerosol recycling not only possible but in particular practical on a global scale.
Tata Steel advances green steelmaking plans with new pickle line
Tata Steel has signed major contracts with Clecim and ABB Limited to supply its cutting-edge pickling line – a key component in steel processing – for its Port Talbot site in Wales, UK.
Swiss Steel Group achieves top CDP rating
Swiss Steel Group has been awarded the top grade of A in this year’s sustainability ratings by the international non-profit organisation CDP in the area of climate change.
Aldi launches own-brand aluminium wine bottle
The aluminium bottle weighs just 95g, almost 75% lighter than a standard glass bottle; this significant weight reduction translates to a considerable transport saving of over five tonnes per truckload.