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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.
Global Beverage Cans Market 2018-2022
Beverage cans are used for different non-alcoholic beverages, such as CSD, energy drinks, and juices. It is observed that the popularity of metal cans is increasing among consumers.
Global Beverage Cans Market report 2018-22
The report, Global Beverage Cans Market 2018-22, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sherwin-Willams acquires paint and coatings corporation Valspar
The Sherwin‐Williams Company has announced it has completed its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation.
Australian and UK aerosol bodies sign cooperation agreement
The Aerosol Association of Australia and its UK counterpart, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has signed a reciprocal cooperation agreement.
Aerosol can production remains stable
The production of aluminium aerosol cans worldwide remained stable at a high level in 2015, with Aerobal reporting a total production of 5.4 billion aluminium cans.
Life Down Under
As we approach the first anniversary of the Ardagh sale of their Australasian entities to Shanghai Yuanlong Investment Co. Ltd, Jamestrong’s managing director, John Bigley, reflects on some of the challenges in the Australasian market.
Bangkok success
Asia CanTech 2015 is officially over for another year, and we are happy to say it ran without a hitch.
Asia CanTech day two
Day two of Asia CanTech 2015 got underway today (27 October) with a few words from conference director Neil McRitchie.
Jamestrong to install KBA MetalStar 3 in Milperra
A recent deal between Jamestrong Packaging – Australia & New Zealand and KBA MetalPrint will see the former installing a 10 unit, eight-colour decorating line at its Milperra (NSW, Australia) facility.
Keynote confirmed for Asia CanTech 2015
John Bigley, managing director at Jamestrong Packaging – Australia and New Zealand, will give a keynote presentation at Asia CanTech 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. He will give a market report on the Australasian marketplace with regard to metal packaging. John, a 30 year veteran of the industry, started out at Metal Box as a service […]
AkzoNobel to expand Indonesian plant
AkzoNobel Performance Coatings has announced plans to invest €2.5 million to expand its plant in Cikarang, Indonesia. The move comes to meet growing demand for the company’s International brand products, which are supplied by the Protective Coatings and Marine Coatings businesses. The project is expected to be completed by April 2015. “The local market has […]