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Metal matters
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) took part in a debate on metal packaging’s contribution to a resource-efficient Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels. Patricia Mobbs, communications manager, reports on the event
Steel packaging recycling rates confirmed
More than 70 per cent of steel packaging in Europe was recycled in 2010, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has confirmed.
Can maker honours industry suppliers
A number of industry suppliers were recognised at a ceremony hosted by can maker Rexam.
Ball Aerocan to produce aluminium bottles
Ball Aerocan is set to start producing aluminium bottles for the European market.
Alupro responds to recycling targets
The Aluminium Packaging and Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has given a cautious welcome to the UK Government’s latest packaging recycling targets.
Production of new can size underway in China
Production of the first 202 neck diameter beverage cans for the Chinese market is underway.
INX set to expand UK operations
INX International is opening a new manufacturing facility in Heywood, UK.
Ball supports Save Food initiative
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is now a sponsor of Save Food.
Can production strong in Europe
Beverage cans remained the clear leader in the packaged drinks market last year, according to figures released by Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME).
Crown helps make tuna cans easier to open
A leading Mediterranean fish canner is relaunching its oil-based tuna in easier to open oval-shaped cans.
March 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at the reasons why more craft brewers in the US are switching to aluminium cans, a technical article that looks at the maintenance of ovens and a look at sustainability issues. There are also reports on handling and conveying, seaming and the US. Regulars including Candid, Knight’s Knowledge and Clarke’s can corner are also included.
HAK turns to Orbit for easier opening
HAK, a producer of preserved fruits and vegetables in the Netherlands, has incorporated Crown’s Orbit closure on its products.
Resource efficient
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) recently hosted a debate on metal’s sustainability at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event, which was hosted in partnership with Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy MEP, brought together key influencers to promote metal resource efficiency in a sustainable Europe. You can read more about how the event went in the March issue of […]
Ball provides brewer with can graphic solution
Ball Corporation’s Eyeris printing technology has been used to create graphics on cans for US brewer Avery Brewing.