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IST Metz distributes air disinfection systems by Virobuster
As an official partner with Virobuster, UV equipment manufacturer IST Metz is now distributing Virobuster Steritube systems, which feature unique, patented UVPE technology (Ultraviolet Pathogenic Elimination) for air disinfection.
INX International Ink Co appoints new sales director
Cleo Nomikos has joined INX International Ink Co as the company’s new sales director – Europe.
Aluminium industry welcomes government aid programmes, says GDA
According to an ad hoc survey conducted by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA), 80% of the aluminium companies questioned said that new orders and call-off figures from the automotive industry had declined sharply and had even come to a complete standstill in some cases.
Difficult times
I hope this blog finds all of our readers well; things seem to have escalated somewhat, with the entire world now under pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Interpack postponed until 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.
Hyperion Technologies acquires Arno Friedrichs Hartmetall
Hyperion Materials & Technologies will acquire Arno Friedrichs Hartmetall GmbH & Co. KG and its affiliates (AFC).
Cans reward gaming fans in Rockstar Energy Gears 5 promotion
Ardagh has teamed up with energy drink brand, Rockstar Energy, to provide a series of Collectors’ Edition cans to tie in with its giveaway for the release of Xbox game Gears 5.
DIC Corporation to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
DIC Corporation, will acquire Germany-based BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colours & Effects (BCE).
German aluminium industry predicts downturn
The German aluminium industry is expecting a slight economic downturn in 2019, following mixed business development in the first half of 2019, according to Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
Tubex launches lightweighted aerosol can
German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has launched its new light weight aerosol aluminium can “Designed for Sustainability and Recycling”.
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein now offers chromium-free passivation alternative
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is now offering its customers Rasselstein CFPA (Chromium-Free Passivation Alternative), a 100% chromium-free passivation based on titanium, for use on the surface of tinplate. This passivation alternative minimises the tin oxide growth during storage, providing the same functionality as chromium-based passivation. CFPA is fully compliant with EU and FDA regulations and is approved […]
BrauBeviale 2019 looks at the future viability of the beverage sector
From 12 – 14 November 2019, Nuremberg will once again be the hub for the international beverage industry.
Fourth Rasselstein Future Symposium brings together the steel packaging sector
Around 300 participants from 30 countries attended the fourth thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Future Symposium in Andernach, Germany.
Standing out from the crowd
Kat Skeates was at BrauBeviale to report on the latest trends in the beverage packaging and production industry. Here’s a round-up of the show…
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