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Crown facilitates Almond blockchain technology for FACT Water
Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East is launching its CrownConnect technology in conjunction with FACT – an all-natural sparkling drink. Each can will be marked with a 2D unique scannable code.
Sun Chemical to increase prices on energy curable inks
Sun Chemical will increase the prices of all ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) inks in Europe by 4-6%, effective 1 July 2018.
Aluminium beverage can recycling at 74%
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland increased by 0.7% to a new record level of 73.6% in 2015.
Canstruction features Ardagh’s seafood cans installation
Together with Ardagh Group and seafood company Cofisa, Metal Packaging Europe showcased a brand new Canstruction at the Alimarket Conference in Madrid on 13 June.
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London partners with ADF
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London returning to London Olympia on 12 and 13 September has unveiled a new partnership for 2018 with ADF.
Steel packaging recycling in Europe reaches 79.5%
According to figures issued by Apeal, recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached a new high of 79.5% and is well on track to reach the industry’s self-imposed target of 80% by 2020.
Developments afoot
I’m sure many of you need little introduction to Bell Publishing’s show events, but for those who haven’t visited, here’s a neat little video of our Euro CanTech event back in March.
Epple joins forces with INK Maloberti
Epple Druckfarben AG has announced the expansion of its position in the German offset printing inks market in the area of special inks.
Aluminium Association reacts to tariffs on key trading partners
The administration has announced that it would allow Section 232 aluminium tariff exemptions for Canada, the European Union and Mexico to expire on 1 June.
BAMA to host Innovation Day 2018
The latest news and developments in aerosol technology will be discussed by international experts at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association Innovation Day.
Ball announces six recipients of sustainability award
Ball Corporation has awarded six of its metal packaging manufacturing plants with the R. David Hoover Sustainability Award for making significant progress towards the company’s sustainability and business goals.
Constellium and Novelis join Metal Packaging Europe
Metal Packaging Europe, the association bringing together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has announced that Constellium and Novelis have become associate members.
A record year for aerosol manufacturers
According to latest industry figures, more aerosols were manufactured in the UK last year than ever.