germany
German aluminium industry threatened by energy crisis
The production of aluminium in Germany fell significantly in some cases in the second quarter of 2022, according to Aluminium Deutschland, with the energy crisis posing multiple challenges for the industry.
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein researches use of hydrogen in tinplate production
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is funding two joint projects in which thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH is participating as part of the Hydrogen Technology Offensive.
Challenging the three-piece standard
Germany-based Klinghammer Group emphasises the importance of brands switching from plastic to tinplate and producing unique designs through three-piece can production
Aluminium Deutschland integrates DAVR into operations
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) is taking over the tasks of the Deutsche Aluminium Verpackung Recycling (DAVR), with the existing DAVR being dissolved and continued as an AD working group on behalf of the shareholders.
Alliance partners join forces for sustainable aluminium industry future in Saxony-Anhalt
Alliance partners, including Aluminium Deutschland, have signed a joint declaration for a sustainable future of the aluminium industry in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at a meeting at Novelis’ Nachterstedt site.
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein welcomes revised European standard for packaging steel
The revised European standard 10202:2022 will be available in Germany as of July.
Sacmi adds plant to Actega technical centre
The Sacmi PMA24L – with tools for Twist Off and Press-On Twist Off seals – has been installed in the Actega plant technical centre in Bremen, Germany.
Nussbaum receives environmental labelling certification
The Swiss Nussbaum Group, manufacturer of aluminium monobloc cans, has been awarded DIN EN ISO 14021:2016 Type II environmental labelling certification for its two German production sites.
Koenig & Bauer reports Q1 2022 results
The Koenig & Bauer Group entered 2022 on an upbeat note despite what it calls the current ‘gloomy economic environment.’
Dürr purifies exhaust air for Mall + Herlan
Mechanical engineering company Mall + Herlan recently commissioned specialist Dürr to build an RTO system to help master the challenge of air pollution control for its aerosol can manufacturing process.
Recovering metal with Bunting at IFAT 2022
Advanced separation technology enabling enhanced metal recovery is the focus on Bunting’s stand at the IFAT 2022 event in Germany.
Tubex acquires Matrametal Kft
Tubex Holding GmbH, based in Rangendingen, Germany, has acquired the Hungarian packaging manufacturer Matrametal Kft.
thyssenkrup launches food can with reduced CO2 intensity
German tinplate manufacturer, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has launched a food can made of CO2-reduced bluemint Steel together with the Swiss companies Hoffmann Neopac and Ricola.
Tinplate academy offers are now available via app
An overview of the tinplate academy training content is now available in the Packaging Steel app provided by thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH.