south america
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 […]
Sun, sea and sardines
There is a saying, one that I’ve not really subscribed to over the years, which is when you’re on holiday you’re still never truly off work. After sunning myself in the Algarve recently, I think I now understand this statement a little more.
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Lonely Planet launches limited-edition beer
In addition to releasing a Global Beer Tour book, Lonely Planet has announced the launch of its limited-edition IPA beer, Travel Notes.
Sherwin-Willams acquires paint and coatings corporation Valspar
The Sherwin‐Williams Company has announced it has completed its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation.
June 2017
Focus: South America Handling & conveying Sustainability Lubricants Washers & dry off ovens Metpack review IMDA review
AkzoNobel expansion strengthens international brand in South America
AkzoNobel has opened a performance coatings production facility in Santo André, Brazil, which will enable the company to be more agile in responding to local customer needs and regional market demands.
Sun Chemical forms commercial alliance with Sapici
Sun Chemical has formed a commercial alliance with Sapici S.p.A. to market Sapici’s lamination adhesives portfolio under the Sun Chemical commercial brand name.
Schuler partners with TMC to produce DWI bottle cans
Schuler has partnered with Japanese specialists in DWI bottle cans TMC. The company produces aluminium bottles and has developed a machine to form bottle necks with tooling technology.
INX International expansion impacts production
Having completed a $4 million expansion at its Charlotte, NC facility last year, INX International has concluded finishing touches connected to the project.
Here we go again
We are now only a few days from Asia CanTech at the Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and we certainly have plenty to look forward to.
Ball completes acquisition of Rexam
Ball Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt.
June 2016
Focus: South America Handling & conveying Sustainability Lubricants Washers & dry off ovens IMDA review