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AkzoNobel Packaging Coating celebrates 30-year career of product manager
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings’ Mee Lin Yang stepped down from her role on 31 March as product manager FCG packaging APAC, to retire following more than 30 years at the company.
Can Manufacturers Institute joins 2023 Asia CanTech lineup
Robert Budway, president, and Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability, at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), have been announced as the first keynote speakers joining Asia CanTech’s 2023 edition in Bangkok, Thailand. Alex Rivers spoke to both about their involvement in the conference
Toyo Ink Group to wholly acquire Thai Eurocoat
Toyo Ink SC Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary Toyo Ink (Thailand) Co Ltd, have concluded a share purchase agreement to wholly acquire Thai Eurocoat, manufacturer of external coatings for non-printed cans in the Thai canned food market.
Online marketplace for Chinese aluminium industry opens registration
Aluminium China organisers have announced the launch of ALU connect, a B2B online sourcing platform that helps global buyers connect with Chinese suppliers more easily in an end-to-end digital experience.
Keynotes announced for Asia CanTech 2023
We are pleased to announce that Robert Budway, president, and Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability for the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), have been confirmed as keynote speakers at Asia CanTech 2023.
Dates & location announced for Asia CanTech 2023
Bell Publishing and CanTech International are pleased to announce the return of Asia CanTech 2023, which will take place from 30 October – 1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Positive steps forward
Details of Ireland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme is welcome news this week, especially for those in the metal packaging sector who have been lobbying for schemes to adopt a variable rate.
Return of Asia CanTech proves a huge success
Asia CanTech has just concluded its 2022 edition and from myself and Bell Publishing it’s a massive thank you to all our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and of course the events team at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Bangkok for a wonderful show.
Winners announced at the Asia CanTech 2022 Awards
The 2022 edition of the Asia CanTech Awards were presented on Tuesday 25 October at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers.
Japan’s beverage can market rebounds
David Hayes surveys the steady recovery of Japan’s beverage can market, which is seeing continued growth in bottle cans, vending machines, and through foreign investment in the country
Asia CanTech awaits
We are now less than one week away from Asia CanTech 2022, and our team is busy making final preparations before the flight out to Bangkok.
Back to Bangkok: Asia CanTech preview
This year we celebrate the return of Asia CanTech. The annual conference for can manufacturers based in the Asia Pacific region assembles technical experts and key decision makers from the metal packaging industry and facilitates networking and collaboration across the sector, as well as showcasing the latest technology and innovations on offer.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Investing in a sustainable manufacturing sector for Thailand
Anne-Marie Hardie presents an overview of Thai investments in the circular economy, and sustainability initiatives that are helping to ensure a thriving manufacturing sector in the country
Thailand’s vibrant can packaging industry
Yogender Malik offers an introduction to the rapid growth of the Thai metal can packaging industry over the past twenty years