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Making the Indian elephant fly
CanTech International Editorial board member Atit Bhatia attempts to decode the story behind the Indian can market.
Crown releases second quarter results
Beverage can volumes at Crown increased by 5% during the second quarter. Despite this net sales were down on the same period of 2011, mainly due to a $101 million unfavourable currency translation.
Rexam creates new AMEA division
Rexam’s operations in Asia, the Middle East and Africa will fall under the control of its newly created AMEA division.
July/August 2012
The July/August issue of CanTech International includes a look at how one industry supplier ended up having a starring role in the feature film Dark Shadows. There are also updates on the metal decorating, closures and decorative can markets. Plus much more.
UK orders boost Jef Can
China-based decorative can maker Jef Can has received strong demand for its products from UK customers.
Schuler board recommends Andritz takeover
The board of German-based press manufacturer Schuler has recommended shareholders accept a takeover offer made by Austrian technology company Andritz.
Running on demand
Dealers of used and refurbished can making equipment are continuing to see a strong demand for their products. Alec Peachey reports
Sharing knowledge
I hope that everyone enjoyed the recent shows in China and America. Cannex certainly reflected the massive growth that the Chinese can market is experiencing at the moment while the IMDA’s annual conference attracted record numbers. You can read reports on both events in the June issue of CanTech International. I managed to catch up […]
May 2012
The May issue of CanTech International includes articles on can shaping techniques, the can market in China and an update on the used and refurbished equipment sector.
There are also previews of two upcoming shows – Cannex and the International Metal Decorators Association’s annual convention.
Conway focused on emerging markets
The chairman and CEO of Crown, John Conway (pictured right), says the company’s emerging market expansion plans remain “robust and exciting” following the release of its first quarter results.
NDH and Passrite enter joint venture
NDH Group has teamed up with Passrite and will install a two-piece aluminium can line at Guangzhou Rongxin Packaging in China.
Ball announces winners of sustainability award
US can maker Ball Corporation has presented five of its plants with the Hoover Sustainability Award.
Sovereign decorator installed in Nigeria
Intercan’s first eight-colour Sovereign decorator is now on-line at a plant operated by Alucan in Nigeria.
CPMC’s profits driven by beverage cans
CPMC Holdings, a leading manufacturer of beverage cans in China, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011.