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Study highlights aluminium cans vital role in a circular economy
Research commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute into the recycling of three beverage container materials – aluminium, glass and plastic (PET) – has shown that aluminium cans best support a circular economy.
Ball launches construction of UK’s largest aluminium packaging plant
With accelerating demand for infinitely recyclable aluminium drinks cans growing fast in the UK and around the world, Ball is investing in the new cutting-edge facility in Kettering to meet the needs of its customers.
Ball aluminium cups available again at Super Bowl
Ball Corporation and Anheuser-Busch have announced a partnership to bring the Ball Aluminum Cup to guests at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, US, for the NFL Super Bowl ‘Big Game’ on 13 February 2022.
Ball reports strong 2021 results
Ball Corporation has reported, on a US GAAP basis, full-year 2021 net earnings of US$878 million, compared to US$585 million net earnings on sales of US$11.8 billion in 2020.
Happy New Year!
I hope you had a good festive break and all the best for 2022. This week, I’m bringing to your attention a post by the Brewers Association in the US reporting on the postponement of Ball’s implementation of minimum order requirements until 1 March 2022.
Sonoco agrees to acquire Ball Metalpack
Global packaging company Sonoco has entered into an agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack.
Ball reports Q3 results
Ball Corporation has reported third quarter 2021 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $179 million.
Winners announced at BAMA awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturer’s Association (BAMA) recently hosted its forum and awards event in which the best aerosol products were celebrated.
Ball announces circular economy lab in Brazil
Ball Corporation has announced plans to create Brazil’s first circular economy lab in Fernando de Noronha, centralising the collection and recycling of aluminium cans.
Ball announces new beverage can plant in Nevada
The multi-line plant is scheduled to begin production in late 2022 and is expected to create nearly 180 manufacturing jobs when fully operational.
Can-au-vin
I regularly receive news about wine being packaged in cans as the trend for the ready-to-drink (RTD) category grows as well as the demand for more sustainable packaging.
This week an interesting new survey commissioned by Ball has revealed how Britons now get their wine in a can.
Ball intends to build new aluminium beverage packaging plants in UK and Russia
Each facility from Ball would produce, from 2023, billions of cans a year across a range of formats and sizes, and provide up to 200 skilled jobs.
Ball Corporation announces new sustainability goals
The company’s new global sustainability goals include a commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2050 and transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Ball Aluminum Cup becomes available to US consumers
Ball Corporation’s Aluminum Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states across the US.