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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.
Colep celebrates 50 years
Colep proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary at the end of 2015.
Tubex launches aluminium aerosol can
Tubex has launched its first aluminium aerosol can produced neither with lacquer nor ink, the Purity can.
Torus releases new model
Torus will be launching the new Z605 automatic end buckle and burst gauge model at Cannex on 27-29 April.
Steel packaging preserves nutrition
Canned vegetables’ vitamin and mineral levels are just as high as freshly cooked vegetables, reports SGS Fresenius Institute.
Ardagh unveils new serving system
Ardagh has launched a new tapping system for its 3.1 and 5 litre metal part kegs to bring a pub experience to any home based celebration or occasion.
PPG launches powder liner for aerosol cans
PPG’s packaging coatings business has announced that it will feature Hoba Purair coating, a Bisphenol A non-intent powder liner for the internal protection of aluminium aerosol cans during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris, 3-4 February.
Ball announce 2015 results
Ball has reported full year 2015 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $280.90 million.
Seal of Quality joins Empac
Empac (European Metal Packaging) has announced the addition of its seventh associate member, Seal of Quality.
Can shipments on the up
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) reports that aluminium beverage can shipments for alcoholic drinks were up 2.8%, while shipments for non-alcoholic beverages (largely carbonated soft drinks) declined 1.6% in Q4 2015.
Accujet presents new canneck system
Accujet by Spraying Systems Co has introduced a new way to apply canneck lubrication using electrostatic technology, through the Neckerlube System.
Bud Light unveil Super Bowl can line
In celebration of Super Bowl 50, Bud Light is debuting 40 new NFL Bud Light can designs that highlight previous Super Bowl winners.