Canada
WaveGrip improves output at Canadian brewery
Canadian brewery, Lagabière, is on track to double its output and deliver a more sustainable multi-packing solution following the installation of WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator.
Coca-Cola to experiment with cannabis
According to BNN Bloomberg, The Coca-Cola Co. is in “serious talks” with Aurora Cannabis about developing drinks infused with marijuana.
GEW Rhino PSU achieves ETL listing
UK manufacturer of UV curing systems GEW has announced that the company’s Rhino Power Supply has achieved the ETL Listing from Intertek.
KHS unveils new can filler
KHS GmbH has implemented an additional can filler machine size with greater capacity called Innofill Can C.
Aluminium Association reacts to tariffs on key trading partners
The administration has announced that it would allow Section 232 aluminium tariff exemptions for Canada, the European Union and Mexico to expire on 1 June.
Ball reveals results of “Let’s Can Hunger!” food drive
Ball Corporation employees and customers raised the bar again to help address food insecurity in North America during the company’s 2018 “Let’s Can Hunger!” food drive, collecting a record 666,591 pounds of canned food and more than $76,000.
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.
Campbell Soup Company announces closure of Toronto plant
The Campbell Soup Company has announced it will be closing its manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada.
Sending condolences
Our November issue shortly goes to press where we make use of some new contributors. Editorial board member Andrew Truelove outlines how his company, CarnaudMetalbox, has used the global WorldSkills competition to help develop the next generation of can making engineers and professionals.
Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
Global Aluminium associations applaud USITC report on industry competitiveness
The Aluminium Association of the United States, the Aluminium Association of Canada and European Aluminium applaud the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) for the Section 332 report that confirms oversupply is harming the global industry and that China’s capacity growth has far exceeded all other countries.
CMI opposes tariffs on American-made aluminium cans
The CMI has told the US Commerce Department that aluminium can sheets and aluminum ingot are not a security risk that requires intervention in the form of tariffs or trade restrictions.
Global aluminium associations release joint statement before Section 232 investigation hearing
The US Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on the Section 232 investigation on the impact of aluminium imports on US national security.
Crown and Coors Light Canada use photochromic inks
Coors Light has rolled out a summer promotion that marks the first application of photochromic inks in partnership with Crown Beverage Packaging North America.