Canada
Rio Tinto to expand low carbon aluminium smelter in Quebec
Rio Tinto has announced it will invest $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion) to expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquière in Canada.
Hard seltzer lines added to Molson Coors’ Canadian breweries
Molson Coors’ breweries in Toronto and Chilliwack, BC, are now producing flavoured-alcohol beverages, including hard seltzers and FABs, for western and central Canadian markets as part of a $60 million capital investment, the company announced.
North American aluminium demand rises
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the third quarter of 2022.
Rio Tinto invests in new aluminium recycling centre
Rio Tinto has announced an investment of US$29 million (C$35 million) to build a new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida Plant in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Rio Tinto announces Canadian aluminium investment
Rio Tinto, Anglo-Australian miner will spend C$240m (US$188m) at its Alma smelter in Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada to boost the production of low-carbon aluminium billets.
Aluminium personal care brand launches in Canada
Eco-conscious personal care company Hey Humans has officially launched across Canada with 99% plastic free packaging made from infinitely recyclable aluminium.
Rio Tinto and Corona Canada pilot low carbon beverage can
Global mining group Rio Tinto has announced, in partnership with Corona Canada, the launch of Canada’s first specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by Ball Corporation.
Beverage can ends market to see growth of around $439 million
According to a report by market research specialist Technavio, the beverage can end market is projected to grow by $438.78 million from 2020-2025.
Aluminium demand continues to grow in North America
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing 5.3% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the first quarter of 2022.
Topo Chico hard seltzer lands in Canada
Canadians are now able to purchase Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in 12-packs of 355ml cans.
Ball and Sodexo Live! expand partnership
The partnership brings millions of infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cups to communities visiting major sports and entertainment venues and events across the United States and Canada.
Domestic aluminium demand outpaces US GDP growth
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing an estimated 7.7% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2021.
Craft Canning partners with Canadian Canning to expand custom services
Eastside Distilling’s Craft Canning + Bottling, LLC (Craft Canning), a US West Coast packaging provider, has partnered with Canadian Canning Inc to provide quality canning services from end to end.
Are food safety concerns leading to a demand for more impactful testing equipment?
The issue of food safety isn’t a new concept for can makers – the responsibility to ensure all cans are safe before reaching consumers has always been there. However, it would be fair to say that right now, there’s a more watchful eye than ever before on the canning industry, as Frank Van Nederveen, sales engineer at Industrial Physics, reports.