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AkzoNobel to acquire Grupo Orbis and expand in South and Central America
AkzoNobel is to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.
Roeslein expands capacity to meet demand
Roeslein & Associates has expanded its capacity and capabilities to meet the global demand for aluminium beverage can manufacturing plants.
Ball reports first quarter global beverage can volumes are up
During the first quarter of 2021, Ball Corporation has reported net earnings attributable to the corporation of $200 million.
Trivium releases Buying Green Report
Trivium’s recent report surveys more than 15,000 participants across Europe, North and South America on their behaviours related to sustainable packaging.
Massilly North America chooses new Koenig & Bauer metal decorating press
Massilly North America Inc, a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press.
FADESA Ecuador and Peru earn first “SpecMetrix Certified’’ facility designations in South America
Metal container solutions leader FADESA has been awarded the advanced designation of a SpecMetrix Certified facility for its two plant locations in Ecuador and Peru.
INX merges South American business with INX do Brasil
All of INX International Ink Co’s South American business has officially merged with parent corporation INX do Brasil.
International Tin Association welcomes White Solder
Tin producer White Solder has joined global tin industry association ITA as a member.
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.
Trivium and Molinos Rio de la Plata earn worldwide recognition with packaging award
Cocinero Clasico Oil’s aluminium aerosol can produced by Trivium Packaging Argentina overcame strong competition at the 2020 IMDPA Awards.
AkzoNobel continues to see improving trend in Q3 2020
Akzo Nobel has provided a short update on its recent business performance.
Ball completes acquisition of Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging business in Brazil
Ball Corporation has completed the acquisition of Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda.
AkzoNobel is ‘weathering’ the Covid-19 storm
The various steps AkzoNobel has taken to continue serving customers and rapidly reduce costs are reportedly proving successful, while at the same time keeping the organisation intact and able to respond quickly to changes in end market demand.
New report finds majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainable packaging
The report, developed in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, surveyed participants for their preferences related to sustainable packaging, along with their willingness to pay more for products with environmentally friendly packaging.