Ball Packaging Europe
Ball unveils straw in a can
Beverage can manufacturer Ball Packaging Europe has revealed a new straw in a can that it will debut at drinktec 2013. The show is considered a leading world fair for the beverage and liquid food industry and showcases of beverage cans and aluminium containers for special occasions. Ball’s stand A1.302 will be showcasing the magic […]
Ball reveals UK energy and water reductions
Ball Packaging Europe plants in UK have played a significant role is reducing the environmental impact of the can maker. Since 2007, electricity and gas consumption has been reduced by 17% and water consumption cut by 34%. In the past two years, Ball invested Euros 900,000 in the United Kingdom in energy efficiency projects. This […]
Young French wooed by wine in cans
France’s traditional reputation as wine loving has come under attack from a rise in sales of beer, spirits and soft drinks. Younger people in the country are moving towards canned drinks and one wine producer feels to keep his market share he must move with the trend. Cédric Segal, co-founder of canned wine company Winestar, […]
First time in a can for Valensina’s lemonade
A premium lemonade has made its first foray into cans with the help of Ball Packaging Europe. Valensina Saft-Limonade No1 is being launched in 33cl sleek cans and will be the first Valensina product in a can. The premium drink in the citrus fruit flavours of orange and lemon is currently available in retail stores […]
MiXery launches under the tab promotion
German drinks maker Karlsberg Brauerei has marked the beginning of the warm season with the launch of its MiXery summer promotion. With the slogan “Locate the taste – experience your taste” as its banner, the campaign encourages fans of the brewery’s branded beverages to collect “x-credits” which can then be spent by bidding for different […]
Soft drinks in cans
Despite the doom and gloom headlines, there are options for growth in soft drinks. Helen Lewis discovers that you just need to know where to look
Ball’s wine cans win award
A leading trade magazine in Germany has presented can maker Ball Packaging Europe with an award for the third year in a row.
Ball reaches production milestone in Belgrade
Ball Packaging Europe’s plant in Serbia, Belgrade, produced more than one billion cans in 2012.
Never look back
2012 was an exciting year for the metal packaging industry and I for one am looking forward to 2013. The chairman of the football club that I support works by the motto ‘Never look back’ – and over the last couple of seasons it has been best not to! However, in many ways this motto […]
Ball reduces weight of beverage cans
Beverage can manufacturer Ball Packaging Europe has reduced the weight of its 330ml aluminium cans to just under 9.5 grams.
Canned wine on trend in Germany
Peter Mertes KG has become the latest winery to use Ball Packaging Europe’s slim aluminium cans.
BPE supports Polish walkers
Ball Packaging Europe handed out limited edition beverage cans to paticipants at the World Walking Day in Poland.
October 2012
The October issue of CanTech International includes a preview of our annual conference Asia CanTech 2012. Other articles look at steel packaging developments and the used and refurbished equipment market. Another article offers tips on how to keep your can line in top condition while there is an explanation of vacuum systems. There is also a look at how the beverage can has changed over the years.
Ball at Brau
Ball Packaging Europe will demonstrate developments in the drinks can market at this year’s Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, Germany.