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Tata Steel names new CCO
Karl Haider has taken up the role of chief commercial officer for Tata Steel in Europe to further strengthen the company’s focus on customers.
Bunting establishes Italian office
Bunting has appointed Stefano Maiaroli to head up its business development in Italy and Southern Europe.
Montelektro and 8Sigma team up to develop MES solution for breweries
Two Croatia-based companies – Montelektro and 8Sigma – have together developed a software solution that will meet specific requirements of the modern brewing industry.
Exhibition celebrating 100 years of can making opens in Deventer
It is exactly 100 years since can making company Thomassen & Drijver was founded by two young entrepreneurs, Frits Drijver and Thomas Thomassen.
Aluminium recycling hits record rates in 2017
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to reach an all-time record 74.5% in 2017.
Liberty Liège-Dudelange joins APEAL
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed a fifth member, uniting all of the European producers of steel for packaging.
CCEP celebrates 30th anniversary of its Wakefield site
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) celebrated 30th anniversary of its Wakefield site last month marking the occasion with significant investment into the site.
Budweiser launches limited edition aluminium bottles
Budweiser has launched a new partnership with Sergio Ramos, footballer and current captain of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, as part of its ‘Beer of Kings’ campaign.
Vita Coco enters CBD market
Following two successful product launches this year, coconut water brand Vita Coco is launching a new canned CBD infused beverage in the UK.
Coca-Cola invests £55m in Sidcup canning plant
Coca-Cola European Partners has opened a new production line at its site in Sidcup, UK.
Cask presents beverage can filling systems at BrauBeviale
Cask Global Canning Solutions – the inventors of micro-canning equipment for craft brewers – will return to this year’s BrauBeviale, displaying its range of affordable and compact can filling systems.
Crabtree launches new vision system
Metal decorating and coating equipment manufacturer, Crabtree, has launched a new vision system to automate the print fit process and increase accuracy and operational efficiency.
Canpack expands in Czech Republic
Canpack, part of the Canpack Group and a manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, is continuing its global expansion with a new investment in the Czech Republic.
European tube production and etma membership increase
The European Tube Manufacturers Association, etma, is continuing to expand and has welcomed three tube manufacturers as new members in 2019, from Bulgaria, Turkey and Ukraine.