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KHS and Ferrum Packaging intensify longstanding cooperation
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS Group will be acquiring a stake in can seaming specialist Ferrum Packaging AG.
WaveGrip launches new multipack can carrier
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, has launched a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans which contains over 50% recycled plastic.
Canpack commences production at greenfield facility in Stribo
Canpack has commenced commercial production of aluminum beverage cans at its greenfield investment in Stribro, Czech Republic.
Trivium Packaging sardine cans celebrate 100th anniversary of Pointe de Penmarc’h
The infinitely recyclable cans show four scenes that capture the essence and traditions of sardine fishing in the port of Douarnenez and nearby Pointe de Penmarc’h.
Ball signs agreements to strengthen 100% European renewable energy goals
Ball Corporation has executed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) in Europe for a total of 93.4 megawatts (MW) of additional wind energy.
Bunting’s Electro Overband Magnet headed for installation in Finnish gold mine
The largest Electro Overband Magnet ever built at Bunting’s manufacturing plant in Redditch, UK, is destined for installation in a gold mine in Northern Finland.
Flawsome! canned sparkling fruit water launches in Belgium
Flawsome!, the sustainable brand that transforms wonky and surplus fruit, has launched its lightly sparkling fruit water cans into retail in Belgium.
Canpack and Specjal collaborate on new ‘Regional Roots’ can design
Canpack’s 20 year partnership with Polish brand Specjal extends with a new can design created to celebrate Specjal’s local roots.
thyssenkrupp reduces delivery time for its packaging steel
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has reduced the delivery time for its rasselstein Express packaging steel, ready for shipping in 14 days instead of 16.
Ninja Melk reports successful European launch of canned energy drinks
New energy drink Ninja Melk has reportedly enjoyed a successful European launch of its online shop that delivers its slimline Ardagh cans direct to consumers at home.
Trivium Packaging reinforces environmental performance with ISO certifications
Trivium Packaging’s manufacturing facilities in La Flêche and Moëlan, France, have again achieved the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) 14001 certification.
Unilever and Tubex team up to create eco-friendly aerosol can
The Rexona Recycled Refreshed antiperspirant can is made up of a patented aluminium alloy and 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.
Messe Essen organises Germany’s first fair after coronavirus break
Messe Essen is the first German fair company to resume event operations after the compulsory coronavirus break.
Beverage cans increasingly popular in Germany despite gaps in consumer knowledge
A recent poll of 5,000 people commissioned by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V. (GDA) found that, although half of all Germans are regularly buying canned beverages, their knowledge about cans is low.