Jason Galley
The tariff war ramps up
Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on imports of aluminium and steel have officially come into play, with tensions escalating globally and leaders in the metal packaging space offering their stance.
Announcing our keynote presentations
With CanTech the Grand Tour 2025 fast approaching, I’m pleased to be able to share the presentation themes of our keynotes from Metal Packaging Europe, the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association, Steel for Packaging Europe and our supplier keynote, Belvac.
Business news, Can & end making, Events, Regulations, Social impact, Sustainability
MPMA issues last call for design students in Starpack Awards 2025
Design students are being called to showcase their creativity and sustainability credentials and take on a real-world design challenge in the world of metal packaging for this year’s Starpack Students Awards 2025.
Green areas & grey areas
The UK metal packaging industry is rejoicing at the government’s confirmation of the October 2027 deposit return scheme launch, but other potential challenges loom as Britain could be under threat from Trump’s favourite word – tariffs.
Trump tariffs could disrupt global can industry
The international can making and filling industry is assessing the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency in the US, given he has threatened to impose universal tariffs on all imports. By Keith Nuthall, in Ottawa; Liz Newmark, in Brussels; and Brenda Dionisi
MPMA responds to formal launch of PackUK
Jason Galley, director and chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has provided his response to PackUK’s formal launch as scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR).
Drapers Hall glitters for another MPMA Annual Dinner
Once again CanTech International was in attendance at the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) annual dinner on Friday 15 November, held at the magnificent Drapers Hall in London.
Roberts Metal Packaging awarded MPMA Best in Metal
Roberts Metal Packaging has been recognised with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s Best in Metal Award 2024 – for its collaboration with Marc Jacobs, ‘Daisy Drops.’
MPMA welcomes new technical and regulatory affairs manager
Bernard Slack has joined the MPMA to provide technical expertise and leadership in legislative support for its members.
RMP and AMP scoop 2024 UK Packaging Awards
Roberts Metal Packaging and Ardagh Metal Packaging took the top awards in the ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ category at the 2024 UK Packaging Awards.
MPMA highlights threat to metal food cans
EPR fees could lead to the loss of the tin can, threatening the UK’s food security, warns metal packaging trade body, MPMA.
MPMA launches CANtastic campaign
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers’ Association (MPMA) has kicked off its new CANtastic campaign in the run up to UK Metals Expo 2024, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 11 to 12 September.
MPMA highlights shortlisted finalists for Metal Packs of the Year
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) is highlighting the shortlisted finalists for its two sponsored awards at the 2024 UK Packaging Awards.
Starpack Student Awards 2024 showcases unique shaping and intricate design
A Nottingham Trent University product design student took home the top prize from category sponsor, Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), in this year’s Starpack Students Awards, organised by IoM3.