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Euro CanTech reaches pole position
It has been a busy few days for the events team at Bell Publishing and after the confirmation of Hindustan Tin Works’ Atit Bhatia’s attendance at Euro CanTech 2016, the Polish can maker Can-Pack has also confirmed that they will be visiting Berlin this April.
BCME launches new website
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME), the trade body representing Europe drinks can manufacturers has announced the launch of its new website.
AkzoNobel acquires Basf
AkzoNobel has made an agreed offer to acquire BASF’s Industrial Coatings business for €475 million.
Fonon Corporation expand to South America
Increased capital investment in industrial laser equipment expands footprint of Fonon brand, Laser Photonics.
Euro CanTech adds a touch of Asian spice
Euro CanTech is now less than two months away and the event is really starting to gain some momentum with the cream of the European can making industry set to attend the two day exhibition and gala dinner.
Ardagh utilises digital features
Ardagh Group is now able to add a host of promotional and security features to its metal packaging solutions thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch watermark solutions company Filigrade.
Domino Amjet Taiwan obtain award
Domino Amjet Taiwan, a distributor of printing sciences technology, has been awarded the Taichung Golden Hand Award.
Beer can finalists announced
Finalists for the 2016 Indie Beer Can Festival have been announced.
EFI announces acquisition
EFI has announced its acquisition of the French company Oriex Communication (Oriex), which organises the ADF & PCD (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design) events held on 3-4 February in Paris.
Football fan pushes can scheme
FC United fan ‘Bonner’ has devised an aluminium can recycling initiative to raise funds for the club.
AkzoNobel in talks with Basf
AkzoNobel confirms it’s in discussions with Basf with regard to a potential purchase of its industrial coatings business.
Rexam supports Swedish craft brewer
Rexam has joined forces with craft brewer, Southside Brewing Company, to produce its first ever canned Western pacific IPA. The move from glass bottle to aluminium highlights the company’s dedication to sustainability.
Ball syndication begins
Ball has announced the commencement of syndication for new revolving and term loans senior secured credit facilities, which are expected to refinance Ball’s existing revolver and bridge term loan facilities entered into on 19 February.
Cask unveils new canning line
Cask Brewing Systems is offering a new canning line that doubles the speed of its fastest machine.