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Canpack and Monster Energy collaborate on new energy drink
Canpack has worked with Monster Energy to bring to life the can design of the new Lewis Hamilton zero sugar energy drink.
Checking in from Paris
At the time of writing this, we’re halfway through the busy first day of Paris Packaging Week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, and ADF is abuzz with activity.
German aluminium tube and aerosol can manufacturers satisfied with demand in 2022
The manufacturers of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans organised in the Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Division of the German Aluminium Association (Aluminium Deutschland) have reported that they are satisfied overall with their deliveries to the German market in 2022.
Alupro to present at European aerosols conference
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will share his thoughts on achieving higher aerosol recycling rates at the 2023 Aerobal General Assembly meeting (24 January), taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Zeller+Gmelin releases new ink series for printing on metal
Printing ink manufacturer, Zeller+Gmelin, has announced the market launch of the new MetalDry O30 ink series.
Improving Poland’s recycling rates
Retailer Carrefour Poland and the EKO-Punkt Packaging Recovery Organisation are partnering to trial a deposit refund system for plastic bottles and aluminium beverage cans, in an effort to increase the amount of waste recycled and to support the household budget of Poles in times of high inflation.
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.