America
The evolution of the drinks can
The Can Makers, a trade body representing the UK companies responsible for the manufacture of beverage cans, examines how the drinks can has changed and developed over the years
US schools encouraged to recycle cans
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), a trade association that represents the can manufacturing industry and its suppliers in the US, has announced the launch of a school recycling campaign.
Crown recognised by craft beer industry
Crown Beverage Packaging North America has been honoured by the craft beer industry.
Craft brewer puts beer in Royal Pint can
US craft brewer Oskar Blues has launched its signature brew Dale’s Pale Ale in a Royal Pint (568ml) can from Ball Corporation.
Alcoa makes recycling commitment
Aluminium producer Alcoa is supporting a campaign designed to help increase US recycling rates.
McCall Farms highlights canned food benefits
The nutritional benefits of canned food are being highlighted by US-based McCall Farms.
Alcoa takes full ownership of Evermore Recycling
Aluminium producer Alcoa has reached an agreement with Novelis that will see it take full control of America’s leading used beverage can (UBC) recycling company.
Grimley steps up at Rexam
Rich Grimley has been named president and CEO of Rexam Beverage Can North America (BCNA).
Crown creates unique biscuit tin
Crown Speciality Packaging North America teamed up with International Biscuit and Confections (IBC) to create a unique biscuit tin.
Sharing knowledge
I hope that everyone enjoyed the recent shows in China and America. Cannex certainly reflected the massive growth that the Chinese can market is experiencing at the moment while the IMDA’s annual conference attracted record numbers. You can read reports on both events in the June issue of CanTech International. I managed to catch up […]
Students achieve recycling success
Schools across America recycled more than 4.5 million aluminium beverage cans in the second year of a national recycling competition sponsored by the US can industry.
Guayaki chooses Rexam’s Sleek cans
A sparkling beverage that features a unique energising ingredient has been launched in 12oz Sleek cans from Rexam throughout the US.
Demand for metal packaging set to grow
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is forecast to reach 466 billion units by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Production of new can size underway in China
Production of the first 202 neck diameter beverage cans for the Chinese market is underway.