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Canpack earns EcoVadis gold rating for sustainability
EcoVadis, global sustainability ratings platform, has awarded Canpack Group a gold certificate for its social responsibility and sustainability performance.
Berlin Packaging acquires Sodis-Uhart and Audoubert
Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of two companies offering glass and metal packaging in France.
Survey shows three quarters of consumers prefer cans
More than 75% of consumers say they would choose the beverage can in preference to other packaging formats, once they were aware of the can’s sustainability benefits, according to a new IPSOS survey.
Sun Chemical to increase prices on inks, coatings, and adhesives in EMEA
Sun Chemical is increasing prices across a broad portfolio of its packaging and commercial sheetfed inks, coatings, and adhesives in Europe, Middle East and Africa from 1 March this year.
APEAL to host virtual Steel for Packaging Week
The Steel for Packaging Week is free and will launch on 25 February offering stakeholders from across the packaging value chain the opportunity to understand how steel packaging is helping brands to differentiate, cut waste and drive sustainable growth.
Aluminium, glass and steel packaging industries welcome vote on the circular economy action plan report
Members of the Permanent Materials Coalition welcome the plenary adoption of the European Parliament’s own-initiative report on the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) 2.0.
Metpack to take place in May 2023
Metpack is to take place parallel to interpack, from 2-6 May 2023.
AkzoNobel no longer intends to acquire Tikkurila
AkzoNobel no longer intends to pursue its acquisition, following a competing, higher offer for Tikkurila.
Demand for aluminium tubes and aerosol cans not expected to pick up
Manufacturers of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans in Germany do not expect demand to pick up until the third quarter of 2021, according to the Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie eV (GDA).
New dates announced for ALUMINIUM 2021
The trade fair for the aluminium industry has been rescheduled to 28-30 September 2021.
APEAL welcomes new EU report on Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging has welcomed the report adopted by the Environment Committee in the European Parliament, on the Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0 communication.
Ball to build new can production facility in Pilsen, Czechia
Ball Corporation intends to begin construction of the new €170 million production facility at Pilsen Digital Park in the spring of this year.
Ardagh Group earns A- from CDP
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has awarded Ardagh Group its Leadership Class ratings for sustainability performance – scoring Ardagh Group A- for climate change and water management.
interpack 2023 date announced
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the next interpack event will take place from 4 – 10 May 2023.