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Rexam can growth up but ‘below expectations’
FTSE 100 listed can maker Rexam saw global sales of its beverage cans grow by 3%. This was, the company admitted below its expectations, but the financial impact was offset by foreign exchange translation benefits and cost savings. The growth, covering the first three months of 2012, was driven by volume growth in beverage cans […]
April 2013
April’s issue looks at environmental initiatives taking place such as the Hindustan Tin Works led Canvironment Week (pages 27 & 28), which seems to have become a truly global event.
Will Geller, general manager North America at Quality by Vision, writes about can seaming inspection (pages 14 & 15) and how technology has transformed this process.
There is also an article by Rich Grimley president and chief executive of Rexam Beverage Can North America (page 31) discussing how the world’s largest canned beverage market is performing and as with most thing what happens in the US often takes place in the rest of the world sooner or later.
David Sterrett, vice president of engineering at Shenandoah Automation, offers his views on autonomous maintenance for can lines (pages 18 & 19) and revealing what a truly difficult and rewarding job working in this industry can be.
‘Gag’ lemonade launched
A gag feature will be hidden in a series of cans developed in association with a Finnish TV show. Rexam has worked with Finnish drinks firm Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy to create a new can design for its Duudesons Jekkulimonadi known as gag lemonade. The soft lemonade drink is named after the Dudesons who are best […]
Rexam to produce Battery cans in Finland
Rexam’s new plant in Finland will produce cans for the country’s original energy drink brand Battery.
Rexam joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Rexam has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) in a demonstration of its commitment to sustainability.
Rexam to build plant in Switzerland
Rexam is building a new can plant in Switzerland in an effort to meet rising demand for energy drinks.
Rexam strengthens leadership team
Rexam has appointed new executives to its leadership team.
Mixed Ape chooses aluminium bottles
Mixed Ape Drinks has launched a range of ‘ready to enjoy’ premixed cocktails in aluminium bottles produced by Rexam Beverage Can.
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Canvironment Week reaches climax
Can maker Hindustan Tin Works and the Indian Institute of Packaging marked the finale of Canvironment Week 2012 by celebrating the ‘Spirit of Sustainability’ at India Pack.
Rexam opens plant in Finland
Rexam has officially opened its first can manufacturing plant in Finland.
Natural energy boost in a can
A natural energy drink has been launched in Rexam’s 250ml slim can.
Bone Shaker ale available in cans
US based Moat Mountain Brewing Company has launched its Bone Shaker Brown Ale in 24oz cans produced by Rexam.
SPACElab switches to cans
Drinks maker SPACElab is packaging its health drink in 250ml Slim cans produced by Rexam.