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Getting the right treatment
Germany-headquarted Plasmatreat made its debut at the Metpack conference in May 2023, showcasing its project with coatings specialist, Actega, and can manufacturer, Brasilata, in Brazil. Here, the company dives into the highlights of its plasma technology for CanTech International
Aluminium Deutschland praises resilience of aluminium tube and aerosol markets
Despite the challenging economic situation in Germany, deliveries of aluminium tubes and aluminium aerosol cans developed positively in the first half of 2023, according to Aluminium Deutschland (AD).
AEROBAL announces World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023 winners
AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has published the results of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023, with four companies taking home titles in the three categories offered.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Krones nominated for German Sustainability Award
Packaging equipment and filling specialist, Krones, has been nominated for the 2023 German Sustainability Award, with the jury of experts identifying the company as a “pioneer of transformation.”
Tool suppliers in times of change
Germany-based Wallram Group outlines the tooling developments it has seen during its 50 years in the field
Crown acquires Helvetia Packaging in Germany
Crown Holdings has announced the acquisition of Helvetia Packaging AG, a beverage can and end manufacturing facility in Saarlouis, Germany.
Koenig & Bauer partners with hubergroup Print Solutions
Koenig & Bauer has signed a cooperation agreement with the printing ink specialist hubergroup Print Solutions, forming a partnership covering conventional printing inks specifically for Rapida sheetfed offset presses.
IST Intech to host Digital Touchpoint at UV Days 2023
IST Intech, provider of UV curing and printing solutions, has announced its participation in the UV Days 2023 event, organised by IST Metz and taking place from 4-6 July 2023 in Nürtingen, Germany.
Decades of drying know-how
Evert van de Weg speaks to Dietmar Raupach, managing director of Germany-based Sellacan, about the company’s formation and its journey to becoming one of the most experienced partners in industrial heat treatment
Sika uses thyssenkrupp’s bluemint packaging steel
Sika Deutschland now uses CO2 reduced bluemint steel from thyssenkrupp Rasselstein for its tinplate pails.
EDEKA Kempken becomes first European grocer to adopt EEASY Lid
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), makers of the EEASY Lid, has announced that EDEKA Kempken will launch the EEASY Lid in select stores in Krefeld, Germany on 25 May, bringing the jar lid innovation to European customers for the first time.
Krones opens new R&D centre
In early May, at Krones’ headquarters in Neutraubling, a fully-equipped research and development lab was officially inaugurated and dubbed the Process Technology Center.
Life post-Metpack
The post-show figures from Metpack 2023 indicate a positive experience for all and confirm the trade fair as a “trendsetter and innovation engine,” as stated by Oliver P Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, at the Metpack press conference.
German aluminium production falls in Q1
In the first quarter of 2023, the aluminium industry in Germany continued to fall; metallurgical production has fallen by more than half, but processing is also significantly lower than in the previous year.