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New keynote confirmed for Asia CanTech
Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, has been confirmed as the latest keynote speaker at this year’s Asia CanTech.
Platinum and gold packages sold out at Asia CanTech
Only silver attendance-only and can maker packages are now available for the successful Asia CanTech event in Bangkok, Thailand.
A refreshing change
Neil and I have just returned from Portugal, where we visited Comur’s fish canning shops in Lisbon, followed by a trip to Aveiro to see the packing plant and museum.
Football without cans is nothing
One of the aspects of my job I particularly enjoy is finding quirky stories to do with metal packaging and the public’s love for cans. This week I stumbled upon an interesting story to do with a flag from some football supporters in the UK, or soccer for those of you reading from the other side of the pond.
Gary confirmed for Asia CanTech
Robert L. Gary, chief commercial officer, Stolle Machinery Company, has been confirmed as the latest member of Asia CanTech’s Candid Forum panel.
A changing landscape
In this year’s CanTech MVPs list, unsurprisingly Ardagh feature strongly, with its CEO, Paul Coulson (‘The Cooler’ to some), at number three on the list.
Playing the Trump card?
The most pertinent story of the past couple of weeks has been the intense debate between the CMI and the Aluminium Association.
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
A forum for discussion
With preparations in full swing for our upcoming Asia CanTech show this October, we can now make another announcement regarding the show.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
ORG Packaging confirmed for Asia CanTech
Our first keynote speaker for Asia CanTech has been finalised with ORG Packaging confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Asia CanTech early bird rate deadline
The Early Bird Discount for Asia CanTech 2017 will close on 31 May.
Keeping on board
Metpack was an excellent opportunity to meet some of our respected editorial advisory board members to exchange new ideas for the coming months ahead.