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Sterbak takes over managing director role at IST Metz
Tim Sterbak is taking over sole management of UV specialist IST Metz, while former MD Christian-Marius Metz focuses on the business of the Metz holding company.
APEAL appoints new president
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Luc Brantjes, Tata Steel’s packaging division director of sales, as the association’s new president.
Tackling the energy crunch
Vladislav Vorotnikov studies the impact of the skyrocketing energy prices on the metal packaging industry in Europe
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein reinforces multichannel communication
German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is launching the “Initiative Lebensmitteldose“ (ILD) information portal, the Food Can Initiative, which aims to address retailers and food manufacturers about the sustainability benefits of tinplate.
Augusta Label + Packaging announces Gen II resealable can top
US-based Augusta Label + Packaging is bringing its latest leak-proof, tamper-proof and resealable lid to the market.
Bevcraft Group merges with Heidrun Tapperi
Bevcraft Group has announced the completion of a merger transaction with Heidrun Tapperi, a leading craft can business in Norway.
Canpack partners with Svijany Brewery on Christmas cans
Canpack has partnered with one of Czechia’s oldest brewers, Svijany Brewery, in bringing to life a special edition design for its traditionally brewed beer over the Christmas holidays.
Door County Candle launches Tin Candles for Ukraine initiative
Door County Candle Company, a Ukrainian, family-owned, small business based in Wisconsin, is allowing customers to send a tin candle to non-profit organisation Razom for Ukraine.
Kristal Kola to launch Turkey’s first canned spring water
Turkish brand Kristal Kola is set to launch the Turkish market’s first spring water in cans, with Crown Bevcan EMEA as its packaging partner.
Recycling rate of aluminium beverage cans remained high in 2020
Aluminium beverage can recycling achieved a record level of 510,000 tonnes, representing a total greenhouse gas emissions saving of 4.2 million tonnes of CO₂eq.
AkzoNobel nominates Ben Noteboom for supervisory board
AkzoNobel has announced that Ben Noteboom will be nominated as a member of the supervisory board at the annual general meeting being held in April 2023, with a view to electing him as chair.
APEAL welcomes Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has cautiously welcomed the general approach of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) published by the European Commission.
Roeslein Poland undergoes full-scale renovation
The new space, which will be ready for occupancy in January 2023, will allow Roeslein’s Poland team to better organise its departments and workflow as well as allow an increase in production capacity and to manufacture larger modules.
Bright prospects for the Spanish can industry
Andreia Nogueira details how the growth in canned beverages is boosting the metal packaging sector in Spain, despite various continuing market challenges