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Preparing for a Grand return
I’m pleased to provide a ‘sneak peek’ in this week’s blog at an upcoming CanTech the Grand Tour announcement, as our events team prepare for the return of the show in March…
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Stronger than ever before
The 2023 edition of Asia CanTech marked the show’s biggest year yet, with record attendance and incredible feedback after a packed and diverse conference programme and, as always, valuable business conducted
Vedanta Aluminium joins IAI
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, and among the top 10 globally, has become the newest member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).
Ball fuels Del Monte’s transition to two-piece cans
Del Monte Foods and Ball have also pledged their commitment to sustainability goals aligned with the government of India’s target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and reducing the carbon intensity of the economy by 45% by 2030.
Closing the year on a high
With the December/January edition of the magazine finished and available to read online now, I’ll be popping open a can of wine later courtesy of The Canned Wine Co (thank you to the team for sending on)!
Demand for decorative
David Hayes visits Thongchai Oranrigsupak, managing director of Benjamit Packaging Co, one of Thailand’s leading decorative can manufacturers
Asia CanTech 2023 is nearly here
There’s now less than a week to go until Asia CanTech 2023 opens its doors and we welcome everyone back to another unmissable three-day event in Bangkok.
Enduring challenges in times of change
The Thai Metal Packaging Association (TMPA) reports mixed fortunes as Covid-19 impact on food can demand finally ends. David Hayes discusses
Low temperature, high impact
With Henkel’s appearance at Asia CanTech fast approaching, Alex Rivers speaks to Emily Mullins, global market strategy manager for surface treatment solutions, and Damien Fourcade, sustainability manager for metal packaging, about the company’s low temperature beverage cleaner
Crown’s Asia CanTech 2023 keynote
Alex Rivers speaks to Adrine Thiban Arokiamsamy, regulatory affairs analyst at Crown Holdings and keynote speaker at this year’s Asia CanTech, about his involvement in the company’s new aluminium beverage can recycling rate study, which covers Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
ASI certifies Crown Holdings against Performance Standard
Crown Holdings has achieved ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications for its manufacturing facilities in Nong Khae District, Thailand.
Eviosys opens Thailand plant
Eviosys is expanding its presence into Asia, opening a state-of-the-art new plant in Thailand with high sustainability credentials.
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