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Euro CanTech Day Two
The second day of presentations was set in motion this morning by John Revess of Rexam. The delegation were no doubt interested to hear if he would discuss the potential takeover by Ball, and whilst this was mention briefly in the beginning, the main body of his presentation was devoted to his specialist area of […]
Nachtergaele to attend Euro CanTech
Joris Nachtergaele, incoming secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), will be attending this year’s Euro CanTech, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain, 23-25 March. The Euro CanTech conference and exhibition brings global suppliers together with can makers and fillers from across Europe and the Middle East. No other event offers the same opportunity […]
MPE appoints Nachtergaele as general secretary
Joris Nachtergaele has been appointed secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe, the trade body representing the united interests of producers and suppliers of rigid metal packaging across Europe. Joris will be responsible for promoting the interests of Metal Packaging Europe’s members in Brussels. “We are very pleased to confirm Joris’ appointment. He has the skill […]
Never-ending recyclability of metal
The Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has developed a new recycling mark in a bid to highlight the never-ending recyclability of metal. Research from MPE found that consumers do not fully understand the value of recycling or what happens with the metal once it is collected. Research carried out across the UK, France and Spain showed […]
February 2014
Regulars: Candid Craft Beer Update FillingFocus News Features: Metal Packaging Europe Aerosols: BAMA Recycling: Alupro
Sustainability on the agenda as Euro CanTech conference opens
Sustainability and energy conservation have been key topics at the very first Euro CanTech conference. Held in Birmingham, in the heart of the United Kingdom, the show uses the same format as the established Asia CanTech shows and aims to highlight best practice in the can industry as well as offering an informal networking arena. […]
February 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International features an interview with Stanislaw Wasko, first vice president and operational director of Poland-based can making group Can-Pack. Anders Linde, the secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe, looks at the organisation’s work to get metal recognised as a permanent material by the European Parliament. There is also a look at the aerosols market, leak testing for cans plus much more.
New chairman for Empac
Martin Reynolds has been appointed as the new chairman of the European Metal Packaging Association (Empac).
Nestlé packaging chief lined up as keynote for Euro CanTech
Stephen Klump, global packaging quality and safety manager for Nestlé, has been lined up as a keynote speaker at Euro CanTech 2013.
MPE secretary general to speak at Euro CanTech
Anders Linde (pictured), the secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for Euro CanTech 2013.
BCME releases 2011 can market report
The latest annual report detailing European beverage can trends, market performance, consumer behaviour, recycling activity and more has been released by Beverage Can Makers Europe.
Nachtergaele joins MPE
Joris Nachtergaele has been appointed as director of external affairs at Metal Packaging Europe.
Empac unveils new website
European Metal Packaging (Empac), the association bringing together European producers of metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has launched a new look website: www.empac.eu.
EU recognise metals as ‘permanent material’
Permanent materials, including metals, have been recognised as a new resource category by the European Parliament. Industry body Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), which has worked hard to bring resource efficiency to the forefront of EU Policy, has welcomed the move.