News
AkzoNobel to take control of Metlac Group
AkzoNobel, a leading supplier of internal and external coatings and inks for the metal packaging industry, is set to buy the remaining shares of Italian based packaging coatings producer Metlac.
Turkish can maker joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac), the association which brings together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has announced the addition of Turkish can maker Sarten Ambalaj as an associate member.
New president at Apex
Michael Collins has been appointed as the new president of Apex Tool Works.
PepsiCo launches natural version of 7UP
A new low-calorie ‘natural’ soft drink has been launched by PepsiCo Argentina.
New easy-open cans from Princes
Princes, a brand leader in canned ham, has launched an innovative new packaging format to improve ease of opening for consumers.
Baxters cleared to buy Fray Bentos
Scottish food group Baxters has been cleared to complete the acquisition of the canned food brand Fray Bentos from Princes after receiving approval from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Ardagh Group buys Boxal
Ardagh Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Boxal group of companies from Exal Corporation in a deal worth around €85 million.
New look for Dr Pepper in the UK
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) will unveil a brand new look for the Dr Pepper range in January.
UK government sets tougher recycling targets
The UK government has announced proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets – which include increasing the aluminium recycling target by three per cent per year, from 40 per cent in 2012 to 55 per cent in 2017.
Novelis to invest $50 million for new coating line in Brazil
Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminium, has announced that it will invest approximately $50 million to install a coating line for beverage can end stock at its operations in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil.
Canvironment Week comes to an end
Canvironment Week, an environmental campaign that promotes the sustainability of metal packaging, reached its climax with a concert and fashion show at Delhi University last Wednesday (14 December).
Aujan Industries completes Coca-Cola deal
Aujan Industries, one of the largest independent beverage companies in the Middle East, has agreed to sell half of the equity in its existing beverage business to the Coca-Cola Company for US$980 million.
Alupro encourages recycling at Christmas
As sales of mince pies soar in the run up to Christmas, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging consumers in the UK to recycle all their used foil and metal containers.
Indian bands perform at CanCussion event
Canvironment Week 2011 – an environmental campaign which promotes the sustainability of metal packaging – reaches its climax in India today (Wednesday 14 December).