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Ball announces new aluminium end manufacturing facility in Kentucky
Ball Corporation has announced plans to build a new aluminium end manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with production scheduled to begin in early 2022.
Moderate decline in production of aluminium aerosol cans despite pandemic
AEROBAL recored a moderate minus of roughly 2% worldwide in the first half of 2020.
Hoffmann Neopac to host webinar on tins & tubes for cannabis sector
Hoffmann Neopac is set to host a webinar on 29 September exploring best packaging practices for the burgeoning North American cannabis market.
WaveGrip launches new multipack can carrier
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, has launched a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans which contains over 50% recycled plastic.
Nidec Industrial Solutions opens new $12m facility in USA
Nidec Industrial Solutions states that its new facility in Cleveland has been able to support essential industries during the Covid-19 crisis and paves the path for future growth in North America.
Research and Markets releases latest Food & Beverage Metal Cans Market report
The report highlights that the global food and beverage metal cans market is estimated to be valued at $27.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $37.0 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.1%.
Aluminium Association highlights importance of Section 232 tariff exemption one year on
Aluminium Association president & CEO Tom Dobbins has noted the continued importance of the removal of Section 232 aluminium tariffs to US aluminium companies and workers.
INX introduces sustainability in washable inks for label market
INX International Ink Co’s new Genesis GS washable inks have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
Aerosol market sees slight decline in 1H 2019
Aerobal, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has reported a drop in aerosol production in the first half of 2019 by about 1% to three billion cans.
Ball Aerosol Packaging launches Eyeris
Ball Aerosol Packaging claim to have found the solution to problems printing high-definition designs on aerosol cans.
Europe dominates craft beer innovation
As the 185th Oktoberfest gets underway in Munich this weekend (22 September), new research from Mintel suggests that Europe is taking a global lead in craft beer* innovation.
GEW Rhino PSU achieves ETL listing
UK manufacturer of UV curing systems GEW has announced that the company’s Rhino Power Supply has achieved the ETL Listing from Intertek.
The worm is turning
There was some good news emanating from the UK recently, as the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers stated that canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
Wavegrip rides the crest of a growth wave
WaveGrip has seen significant growth in its applicator machine installations on the back of recent investment in its manufacturing capability in both the UK and USA and the global demand for more sustainable multi-packing solutions.