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IAI appoints new board chair
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has announced the appointment of Satish Pai, earlier serving as vice chairman, as its new chair.
United Steelworkers ratifies five-year agreement with AMP
The United Steelworkers (USW) members have ratified a new five-year agreement with Ardagh Metal Packaging, covering about 500 workers at the company’s facilities in the US.
Sacmi adds plant to Actega technical centre
The Sacmi PMA24L – with tools for Twist Off and Press-On Twist Off seals – has been installed in the Actega plant technical centre in Bremen, Germany.
LMEpassport sustainability disclosures multiply as new certifications added
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced the introduction of a range of new certifications on its digital credentials register, LMEpassport, enabling more producers to report on a wider range of sustainability metrics.
Ball and Novelis call on industry to prioritise circularity
Ball Corporation and Novelis, both of which recently joined the World Economic Forum’s newly formed aluminium branch of the First Movers Coalition (FMC), are calling on industry to prioritise circularity and to join the FMC.
Aluminium demand continues to grow in North America
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing 5.3% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the first quarter of 2022.
Companies must do more to improve packaging recyclability, say consumers
More than nine in ten (93%) UK adults want to see more done by businesses to protect the environment, with the onus on companies improving the recyclability of their packaging, according to new Every Can Counts research.
CCT introduces aluminium lug lid to European markets
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) will be unveiling an aluminium lug version of its EEASY Lid to European markets at PLMA’s annual World of Private Label international trade show (31 May – 1 June 2022).
Roeslein appoints new vice president of global manufacturing
Dr Gangwei Wu will continue to oversee the company’s operations in Asia, and will now be providing direction to Roeslein’s other international manufacturing facilities in Debno, Poland, and São Paulo, Brazil.
Ball and Manna Capital Partners to broaden access to US aluminium can sheet production & recycling
The alliance will see Ball entering into a long-term supply agreement, with Manna constructing and operating a state-of-the-art aluminium can sheet rolling mill and recycling centre in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
Roeslein donates to Ukrainian refugees
At the end of April, Roeslein organised and executed a company-wide fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees that have fled to neighbouring Poland for safety.
Ardagh invests in sustainable metal & glass packaging in Brazil
Ardagh Group has announced that its first glass production facility in Brazil at Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, will be co-located with a new multi-line beverage can manufacturing facility being built by Ardagh Metal Packaging SA.
Clearly Drinks caps off record year with ambitious growth plans
UK, North East-based soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks has seen sales grow significantly after investing £6 million into a new canning line and entering into its best year to date.
Trostre Tinplate Works celebrates milestone anniversary
Tata Steel’s Trostre Tinplate Works celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, with a number of celebrations planned to mark the occasion.