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BAMA announces appointment of new Vice Chair
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has appointed Peter Watmough, global detection products manager at Cascade Technologies, a division of Emerson Automation Solutions, as vice-chair of the Association.
Candid Forum panelist announced for CanTech the Grand Tour
Luckesh Gupta, Country Head of UTC India has joined the panel for this year’s Candid Forum at CanTech the Grand Tour
‘Reverse microwave oven’ cools cans in seconds
Unveiled at the CES technology expo in Las Vegas, the Juno ‘reverse microwave oven’ cools drinks in seconds.
Bunting appoints new UK sales manager
Bunting has promoted Alan Why to the position of UK sales manager overseeing all external sales activity. He assumes his new position in January 2020.
Voting open in the Grand Tour Suppliers Awards
Taking place on the second evening of CanTech The Grand Tour 2020, the Global Can Supplier Awards will celebrate excellence within the can making industry. Suppliers in the industry will also be recognised, as well as the existing Can Awards.
Canpack Group joins UN Global Compact
The Canpack Group has joined the UN Global Compact, as part of its sustainable development strategy and corporate culture.
Hyperion Materials completes acquisition of AFC Hartmetall
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a developer of hard and super-hard materials for a wide range of demanding applications, has completed the acquisition of AFC Hartmetall.
Canned food contributes to healthy diet
BNF says ‘ditch the January diet and keep healthy eating simple’ to save time and money this New Year.
Canpack enhances product portfolio
Metal packaging manufacturer, Canpack, has enhanced its product portfolio with a new can that integrates the product branding to the top of the can.
Ausnutria and Trivium to open Infant Nutrition can manufacturing plant in 2020
Answering the growing demand for infant formula products, Ausnutria and Trivium have embarked on a brand-new joint venture facility at Ausnutria’s production site in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
PT United Can Company named as High Performance Metal Decorator of the Year
The United Can Company from Indonesia has been elected as the High performance Metal Decorator of the Year 2019 by Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint.
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Pepsi launches Pepsi Café
Pepsi has announced Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the US in April 2020, that blends the taste of deep coffee with the refreshing taste of a Pepsi cola.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.