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Metpack 2021 cancelled
Messe Essen has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Metpack event.
Alzamora Group celebrates first anniversary of sustainable beverage packaging solution
One year after its launch in the market, Alzamora’s LatCub has positioned itself as the first biodegradable alternative to replace the plastic in can packs.
Pandemic sparks urgency for recycling across Europe
More than 90% of Europeans have declared they would like to do more for recycling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent LUCID poll in association with Every Can Counts.
Goudsmit Magnetics launches new ‘fail-safe’ steel sheet separator
The new sheet separator recently developed by Netherlands-based Goudsmit Magnetics provides automatic separation of steel sheets up to a thickness of approximately 4mm.
Tata Steel appoints new sales director
Luc W Brantjes has been appointed sales director for Tata Steel’s packaging sector.
AEROBAL announces winners of World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2020
The jury has awarded the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2020 to two deodorant cans produced by a Turkish manufacturer.
Canpack enhances Kompania Piwowarska’s endangered species campaign
Canpack’s Quadromix technology has demonstrated how packaging can serve corporate social responsibility campaigns.
Crown Food Europe to demonstrate gourmet experience with canned ready meals
Crown Food Europe and William Saurin are partnering with a 2-star Michelin chef to demonstrate the possibilities for canned foods in the French premium ready meals market.
Moderate decline in production of aluminium aerosol cans despite pandemic
AEROBAL recored a moderate minus of roughly 2% worldwide in the first half of 2020.
Investing in aluminium packaging sorting and recycling pays off, says European Aluminium
Several speakers recently stressed the need to invest into the Circular Economy during a European Aluminium web workshop.
Ardagh creates a sharp look for Fiorito’s Limoncello Tonic
A ready to drink (RTD) cocktail from Dutch beverage company Fiorito BV is set to turn heads in an impressive can design from Ardagh Group’s Graphics team.
Hoffmann Neopac to host webinar on tins & tubes for cannabis sector
Hoffmann Neopac is set to host a webinar on 29 September exploring best packaging practices for the burgeoning North American cannabis market.
Ardagh signs commitment letter to Science-Based Targets initiative
Ardagh has committed to set science-based targets through a project that aims to encourage corporate climate action for a low-carbon economy.
AkzoNobel continues to see improving trend in Q3 2020
Akzo Nobel has provided a short update on its recent business performance.