scotland

WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers

WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.

Business news, Sustainability

Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme

The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.

Business news, Sustainability

Tata Steel set to sell UK plants

Tata Steel has announced it plans to sell its Long Products division that employs 6,500 people in the UK and Europe, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Can & end making

Limited edition Scottish Coke bottle

Ardagh Group, France, has crafted and produced a limited edition 25cl aluminium bottle of Diet Coke to commemorate Homecoming Scotland 2014. Adorned in tartan and thistle, the design aims to symbolise the recognisable emblems of the Scottish nation. Its launch coincides with the 50th anniversary of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Ltd ‘s East Kilbride factory, a […]

‘Xenophobic’ Irn Bru ad investigated

An advert for canned drink Irn Bru featuring a Scottish man annoyed that his daughter is dating an Englishman has been reported to advertising authorities. The ad, by Scottish-based drinks firm AG Barr, features the Scottish dad becoming increasingly annoyed at the ‘Englishness’ of the young man and only sipping from a can of Irn […]

Cans full of energy

Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers

Can & end making, Filling, Sustainability

Scotland’s businesses set to ‘make every can count’

Businesses in Scotland are being asked to support the Every Can Counts campaign by recycling empty drinks cans.

Can & end making, Filling, Sustainability

MetalMatters launched in Scotland

A recycling campaign that encourages householders to recycle their metal packaging has been launched in Scotland.

Envases to expand UK aerosol can plant

Envases, the UK-based aluminium aerosol can and bottle manufacturer, is investing £8.5 million (US$13.9m) in a new production line. The new line is being put in at the company’s site in Baglan, South Wales.

Can & end making

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Events

Mon

28

Oct

Asia CanTech

The Asia CanTech conference and exhibition brings together global suppliers and can makers and fillers from across Asia.

Tue

12

Nov

BrauBeviale

BrauBeviale – the trade fair for the process chain of beverage production

Tue

12

Nov

Sustainability in Packaging

Sustainability in Packaging Europe returns to the picturesque city of Barcelona

Mon

13

Jan

SteelFab 2020

SteelFab, the Middle East region’s premier trade event, has been a crucial reference point for the region’s steel fabrication and metal working industry for the past 15 years.

Mon

17

Feb

CanTech The Grand Tour

CanTech The Grand Tour is a conference for metal packaging manufacturers from across the globe.

Tue

24

Mar

Beviale Moscow

Trade fair for beverage production.

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