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DFNS and Tubex celebrate winning collaborative design
Tubex and DFNS introduced the 2025 ADF Awards audience to their new alu-air dispensing technology with the adidas CARE by DFNS Footwear Protector aerosol.
Koenig & Bauer presents new inline coating layer thickness control
The new inline coating layer thickness control for precise coating application, less waste and optimised coating consumption is available for new and existing MetalCoat 483 installations from the company.
Sustainability drive may boost fortunes for Swedish metal packaging
The Swedish metal packaging sector is trying to maximise recyclability and circularity, particularly in aluminium, as the country works to heighten food security and anticipate future challenges, including the government bolstering food stocks through commitments made when joining NATO. Paul Cochrane reports
Ferrum and KHS to acquire H.F. Meyer
The acquisition by the can filling and seaming specialists will see the forming of a competence centre for canning technology, which will specialise in the development of innovative systems and solutions.
German aluminium production decline continues
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) has reported that in the third quarter of 2024, production volumes in companies fell again, with the production of aluminium semi-finished products recording the tenth quarterly decline in a row.
Koenig & Bauer and Actega renew partnership
Koenig & Bauer and Actega have agreed to extend their current eight-year partnership for another three years, with effect from 1 November.
Novelis celebrates ten years at Nachterstedt recycling centre
The Nachterstedt Aluminium Recycling Center (NARC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation and sustainability with Novelis taking the position as a recycling leader in the aluminium market.
Wallram Group announces new MD
Matthias Niewind has been announced as the new managing director of Germany-headquartered global business, Wallram Group, producer of precision tools for metal-forming and cylindrical grinding machines.
Eliminating toxicity
Can manufacturers are committed to removing ‘forever chemicals’ from packaging, say experts. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels.
Business news, Can & end making, Canning, Coatings, Sustainability
German Aluminium Alliance formed
IG Metall, IGBCE and Aluminium Deutschland have signed a joint declaration to ensure a competitive and climate-neutral aluminium industry in five federal German states.
German metal cans on the upswing, but regulatory challenges grow
By Jens Kastner, in Hamburg
Koenig & Bauer presents results from the future-oriented development project “hydrogen-heated drying ovens”
Use of green hydrogen permits a significant reduction in carbon emissions from the overall production process.
Aluminium Deutschland releases 2024 second quarter production figures
Production in the German aluminium industry developed unevenly in the second quarter, Aluminium Deutschland has reported.
Core Equipment and Leibinger announce canning partnership
UK-based beverage machinery supplier, Core Equipment, has announced a new partnership with Leibinger, a leading German manufacturer of high-quality canning machines.