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December 2012/January 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes an interview with Ball’s Gerrit Heske. The latest oven technology is revealed and there is a review of the Tinplate Conference that recently took place in Barcelona, Spain. There is also a look at the rise of energy drinks in cans and the reasons why fillers are choosing cans as their package of choice. The area of printing is also covered in-depth in this issue.
New technology
Jack Knight from INX International takes a look at what’s next in the metal decorating industry
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.
Ink and coatings
Jack Knight from INX International returns with a back to basics guide and provides a general description of the lithographic process and equipment
September 2012
The September issue of CanTech International includes articles on China, South Africa and the canned wine market. There is also a look at how leading US canned food manufacturers have united to drive research-based messaging aimed at brands, retailers and consumers.
The substrate
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. He is also CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. Here he discusses printing on tinplate.
May 2012
The May issue of CanTech International includes articles on can shaping techniques, the can market in China and an update on the used and refurbished equipment sector.
There are also previews of two upcoming shows – Cannex and the International Metal Decorators Association’s annual convention.
Ellaby wins NAPIM award
Jonathan Ellaby (pictured right), vice president of international operations for INX International Ink Co, was honoured at the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) convention.
April 2012
There is an exclusive interview with Stolle’s chief operating and technical officer Greg Butcher in the April issue of CanTech International.
Other articles in this issue include a look at the areas of three-piece cans, beverage filling and aerosol production. Plus much more.
INX set to expand UK operations
INX International is opening a new manufacturing facility in Heywood, UK.
March 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at the reasons why more craft brewers in the US are switching to aluminium cans, a technical article that looks at the maintenance of ovens and a look at sustainability issues. There are also reports on handling and conveying, seaming and the US. Regulars including Candid, Knight’s Knowledge and Clarke’s can corner are also included.
Printing
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he talks about the role of the pressman
February 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Wilco AG’s range of leak testers, reports on sustainability and environmental developments, the first in a series of technical articles based on the Technical Forum at last year’s Asia CanTech conference, an article that looks at how can makers can improve line efficiency, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
December 2011/January 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Rexam’s range of beverage cans and the markets they serve, Stephen Clarke’s latest technical article in which he discusses beverage end manufacturing, reports on Brazil, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.