rexam
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Leading the way
Since 2007, Moravia Cans has been the third largest supplier of aluminium aerosol cans in Europe. With innovation at the heart of its company ethos, Can Tech International editor Alex Fordham , was keen to find out more about the Czech based manufacturer of aerosol impact extruded aluminium cans.
Ball to showcase at Brau Beviale
Ball will be making an appearance at this year’s Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, Germany, on 8-10 November.
Showing some bottle
Evert van de Weg explores the latest developments within the aluminium bottle can sector.
Ball upholds global leadership position
For the fourth consecutive year, Ball Corporation has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America (DJSI NA), and confirmed as the industry leader in sustainability among container and packaging companies.
Ball publishes sustainability report
Ball Corporation has published its fifth sustainability report, which details the company’s progress towards its updated priorities and sets a clear path for the future with ten new goals to be achieved by 2020.
You can’t sugar coat it
Some significant, but inevitable news has hit the industry during the last week regarding coatings and specifically the presence of BPA-based coatings.
Ball reports on Q2 results
Ball Corporation published its second quarter 2016 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $369 million.
Dawning of a new era
This morning I heard a song on the radio from The Specials – (Dawning of A) New Era and this was rather apt for the week we have had in the industry. We finally learnt the news that Ball has finally completed the acquisition of Rexam for the princely sum of $6.1 billion.
Ball completes acquisition of Rexam
Ball Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt.
Ball’s offer for Rexam approved in the US
Ball Corporation has confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally approved its proposed acquisition of Rexam, and thereby granted final regulatory clearance in the United States for Ball’s offer for Rexam.
A key note to the future – Crown in Asia
Having already secured the services of Kian Joo and Tata Steel to present as keynote speakers at Asia CanTech 2016, Bell Publishing has announced that the new president of Crown’s Asia Pacific division, Robert H. Bourque Jr., will also be presenting at the show.
Ball’s offer for Rexam gets European clearance
Ball Corporation has confirmed that the European Commission (EC) has formally approved its proposed acquisition of Rexam and thereby granted final regulatory clearance in Europe for Ball’s offer for Rexam.
Rexam’s 2015 Sustainability Report
John Revess, director of sustainability at Rexam and Richard Piper, editor of CanTech International discuss Rexam’s 2015 Sustainability Report.