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Study confirms aluminium cans as global leader in recycling
According to a new analysis by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), aluminium beverage cans are the most recycled drinks package in the world.
Your essential guide
Our Supplier Profile issue should start to hit desks at the end of next week. It’s a bumper 108-page issue so it has kept us busy during the past few weeks.
Valspar Packaging Award-Winning Innovation, valPure V70
The Bronze Metpack 017 Innovation Award was presented to Valspar for its next-generation valPure V70 non-BPA line of coatings for light metal packaging. The industry’s highest honour for innovation was awarded at the Metpack Conference in Essen, Germany. “We’re thrilled to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Flavio Marchi, Valspar’s global marketing director for […]
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
Global market for metal cans on the rise
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is projected to exceed $80 billion by 2022, driven by rising consumption of all types of beverages and growing popularity of convenient, cost-friendly, eco-friendly and safe packaging options.
Sun Chemical opens coatings lab in New Jersey
Sun Chemical has reinforced its commitment to the graphic arts and packaging markets by opening a new coatings lab in its Carlstadt, New Jersey research and development facility.
Imeta Srl achieves certification
After two years of supervisions and inspections, Imeta Srl has achieved the full AEO certification with full rights.
Sumitomo cuts Q4 forecast
Aluminium prices in Japan at six-year low
Global metal packaging report
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Metal Packaging – Global Strategic Business Report” report to its offering.
Showa Denko Group to acquire Vietnam-based Hanacans
Japan based Showa Denko and its wholly owned subsidiary Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC) have reached an agreement with major shareholders of Rexam-Hanacans Joint Stock Company (Hanacans), of Vietnam, to acquire 91.75% of shares in the company. SAC became the first company in Japan to manufacture and sell aluminum beer cans in 1971 and since then […]
December 2013
In this month’s issue we take a look back at Asia CanTech 2013, which was held in October at the Marriot Hotel in Surabaya, Indonesia. Keynote speaker Hiroshi Ueno, general manager of Universal Can, gave an insightful update on the aluminium bottle market in Japan and Asia, while Christof Frohs from Ibea spoke about in-line […]
Multi Colour
Neil McRitchie visited the laminating line at IMCP in Surabaya, and talked to Mr Tan Kee Huak, chief operating officer of IMCP, who has been working on laminated cans for the past two and a half years
Olive oil demand boosts aerosols
The popularity of the Mediterranean diet combined with consumers seeking convenience is driving growth in aerosol-based foods, according to the Lindal Group. “Already, major brands such as Bertolli have successfully created aerosol olive oils using our Cozy model, plus oil insert,” said Philip Brand, global marketing director for Lindal Group. “Bertolli launched a three-SKU line […]