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Ball’s offer for Rexam approved in the US
Ball Corporation has confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally approved its proposed acquisition of Rexam, and thereby granted final regulatory clearance in the United States for Ball’s offer for Rexam.
A key note to the future – Crown in Asia
Having already secured the services of Kian Joo and Tata Steel to present as keynote speakers at Asia CanTech 2016, Bell Publishing has announced that the new president of Crown’s Asia Pacific division, Robert H. Bourque Jr., will also be presenting at the show.
Ball’s offer for Rexam gets European clearance
Ball Corporation has confirmed that the European Commission (EC) has formally approved its proposed acquisition of Rexam and thereby granted final regulatory clearance in Europe for Ball’s offer for Rexam.
Ball’s offer for Rexam approved in Brazil
Ball Corporation has confirmed that Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) has formally approved the buyer of the divested assets of its proposed acquisition of Rexam PLC.
Empac welcomes new associate member
Empac, European Metal Packaging has announced that Emballator Metal Group has become its eighth associate member.
Crown creates tea tins with Løv Organic
Crown has launched a range of premium tins after collaborating with Løv Organic, inspired by the brand’s ethos of respect for the environment.
Let’s twist again
With experience in the caps and closures market dating back to the 1960s, there is nobody better placed to write a feature than regular CanTech International correspondent, Evert van de Weg. He examines the convenient cap and the technology behind twist off closures.
Kian Joo to present at Asia CanTech
Following the success of this year’s Euro CanTech where keynote speakers included Ball Europe’s president Colin Gillis and Atit Bhatia, senior vice president at Hindustan Tin Works, expectations for Asia CanTech are high.
Crown publishes Q1 results
Crown Holdings has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2016.
Empac turns to social media
Empac, European Metal Packaging has recently launched an innovative social media programme, Cans for Life.
Sun Chemicals releases sustainability report
Sun Chemical has published its 2015 sustainability report, which showcases the leadership in eco-efficiency through established data-driven metrics, as well as examples of how suppliers are contributing to the company’s environmental footprint.
Greetings from Denver
Living in Britain, I know what it is like to experience a touch of unpredictability when it comes to the weather. However, it’s nothing compared to what I have experienced in Denver over the past couple of days.
Ball reaches agreement with Ardagh
Ball Corporation has announced it and Rexam have entered into an agreement with Ardagh Group.
Recycling rate for drinks cans on the up
The national recycling rate for all aluminium packaging stands at 55% and the estimated recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans has reached 69% but the figures could be even higher, suggests the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).