europe
Core Equipment and Leibinger announce canning partnership
UK-based beverage machinery supplier, Core Equipment, has announced a new partnership with Leibinger, a leading German manufacturer of high-quality canning machines.
Reaching for gold
The medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games haven’t been the only things to shine.
Bold and innovative printing
Dominique Huret highlights some of the printing presses and equipment for metal printing on display at the 2024 drupa trade fair
The Grand Tour’s European origins
We’re heading to Europe for CanTech the Grand Tour 2025, and, although this is the first time the event has been held in this region, it was part of its origins.
Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Equipment, Filling, Metal decorating, Raw materials, Sustainability
Eviosys launches lighter version of Horizon lid
Eviosys, leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the release of the new, even lighter version of its Horizon metal lid, an innovative solution that saves 33% CO2 emissions compared to the previous version.
Canpack creates glow in the dark packaging for energy drinks
The oldest brewery in Estonia has released a new range of its Dynami:t energy drinks in vibrant coloured cans from Canpack using speciality inks.
Returning home
I’m back after what felt like a whirlwind week in China for Cannex, with many new connections made, as well as catching up with familiar faces.
AkzoNobel launches internal coating for food can EOE
Securshield 500, the new PVC-free, BPXni internal coating, comes in either an aluminium or gold sizecoat, with a gold topcoat.
Koenig & Bauer announces metal packaging sustainability boost
The company’s production site in Stuttgart will now start equipping all factory-new printing systems with the hardware required to record energy data, also configuring them with the VisuEnergy X energy management system.
Colep Packaging acquires entire share capital of Spanish aerosol manufacturer
Two years after acquiring 40% of the Spanish aluminium aerosol manufacturer, ALM, Colep Packaging is executing the purchase of the remaining 60%.
Carlsberg to acquire Britvic
Danish brewer, Carlsberg, has agreed a £3.3 billion deal to acquire British producer of soft drinks, Britvic.
Hydro to test green hydrogen technology
Hydro has announced a three-year industrial scale pilot to test green hydrogen technology in the company’s new recycling unit at Hydro Høyanger, Norway.
Eviosys adds 66mm Orbit lid
Can maker, Eviosys, has introduced a 66mm size of its Metal Lid Orbit, designed for inclusivity and consumer ease of opening.
thyssenkrupp unveils future vision at fifth Future Symposium
Held under the theme “The Magic of Doing it,” the symposium featured both internal and external speakers discussing the future of packaging steel.