australia
Orora Beverage launches new direct-to-can printing solution
Australian sustainable packaging solutions provider, Orora Beverage, has signed an agreement to team with global provider, Velox-digital, to supply new state-of-the-art, direct-to-shape digital printing solutions.
In the market for hydration options
As I reflect on a recent trip to Lanzarote, I’ve realised that there is so much untapped potential for water in metal packaging around the world (pun intended), particularly in tourist hotspots.
The importance of integrity
TOLAG’s Chris McKenzie examines the importance of integrity in the can making business
Embracing equity
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #EmbraceEquity, which is all about recognising that every person has different circumstances, and may need varying resources and opportunities to reach an equal outcome.
Orora announces further expansion of beverage can business
Global packaging manufacturer Orora has announced a further $85 million capacity expansion for its cans business, to increase can body capacity at the Revesby, NSW site.
Can sales drive Coopers Brewery profits
South Australian brewer Coopers is crediting a national consumer-led push towards trusted, locally-made beer brands and a move to more canned products for a rise in its sales.
Australian canned kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first canned kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
Wine in a Can back in the hands of the inventors
Barokes Wines has been formally recognised as the pioneer of the Vinsafe canned wine technology, following a five-year court battle with its Japanese shareholder Daiwa Can Company.
Coopers to can its Sparkling Ale
Coopers Brewery is packaging its Sparkling Ale in cans for the first time in its 157-year history, following demand for cans sparked by the growing craft beer sector.
Crown and Piper-Heidsieck champagne collaborate on promotional tin
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe has collaborated with champagne producer Piper-Heidsieck to launch a limited edition promotional tin to celebrate the Australian Open.
Kahlúa elevates espresso martini with Ardagh nitro cans
Kahlúa are using Ardagh’s nitro cans for its new espresso martini ‘to go’ drink.
Sensory Analytics unveils new SpecMetrix ACS-T34 System
Sensory Analytics has expanded its SpecMetrix ACS container coating measurement systems product line to include the SpecMetrix ACS-T34 System.
Sacmi CHS360 sets the standard for tall aluminium cap inspection
According to Sacmi, four of its CHS360 solutions have recently been sold for the inspection of tall aluminium caps.
Trump announces levy on aluminium and steel
Following multiple pleas from can making corporations to exclude steel cans and aluminium from tariffs, president Donald Trump has confirmed that the taxation of aluminium and steel is imminent.