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Messe Düsseldorf cancels interpack 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced the cancellation of its 2021 interpack event due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kiss of Wine launches wine can subscription service
The subscription service features a selection of European wines in Ardagh’s 250ml slim cans.
Dantex Group reinforces supply capability for can dècor sector
During the third quarter of 2020, Dantex carried out an expansion programme aimed at increasing plate handling and packaging capabilities.
Extension granted for using chromium trioxide in production of rasselstein packaging steel
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has reportedly welcomed the EU Commission’s temporary approval to use chromium trioxide for the production of rasselstein packaging steel.
Metpack 2021 cancelled
Messe Essen has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Metpack event.
AEROBAL announces winners of World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2020
The jury has awarded the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2020 to two deodorant cans produced by a Turkish manufacturer.
Black Labels Company launches collagen protein drinks in Ardagh cans
German beverage creator Black Labels Company (BLC) has launched MALUMA, the first collagen protein drinks in Ardagh’s slim 250ml cans.
KHS and Ferrum Packaging intensify longstanding cooperation
Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS Group will be acquiring a stake in can seaming specialist Ferrum Packaging AG.
thyssenkrupp reduces delivery time for its packaging steel
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has reduced the delivery time for its rasselstein Express packaging steel, ready for shipping in 14 days instead of 16.
Unilever and Tubex team up to create eco-friendly aerosol can
The Rexona Recycled Refreshed antiperspirant can is made up of a patented aluminium alloy and 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.
Messe Essen organises Germany’s first fair after coronavirus break
Messe Essen is the first German fair company to resume event operations after the compulsory coronavirus break.
Beverage cans increasingly popular in Germany despite gaps in consumer knowledge
A recent poll of 5,000 people commissioned by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V. (GDA) found that, although half of all Germans are regularly buying canned beverages, their knowledge about cans is low.
Nidec Press & Automation announces global reorganisation
David Winch, chief executive officer for Nidec Press & Automation and Nidec Minster Corporation, has announced organisational changes designed to align the company with a global Market Segment growth and support strategy.
Ball announces winning manufacturing plants for sustainability award
Ball Corporation has announced the five aluminium packaging plants with the most significant operational and social sustainability improvements in 2019; each plant will be awarded with Ball’s 2019 R. David Hoover Sustainability Award.