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New national campaign calls to “Back British Metals”
A new campaign entitled Back British Metals has launched, directly calling on the UK government to ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential to the UK’s industrial progress.
Couples in conflict as one in seven admit falling out over recycling
New findings from Every Can Counts highlight the UK’s top ten recycling disputes.
Mapping out a successful future
Having just arrived back from the Lake District, yesterday (23 April) it was time for me to head straight back out on the train to Leeds for the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) 2025 Innovation Day.
Business news, Can & end making, Equipment, Events, Filling, Regulations, Sustainability
Old Jamaica reveals brand refresh and new visual identity
Old Jamaica has returned to retail with a refreshed visual identity and redesigned packaging which aims to modernise the brand while retaining its Caribbean roots and signature boldness.
Giant recycling artwork painted live at popular UK event
In celebration of Earth Day (Tuesday 22 April), an eye-catching installation has been revealed at Avenham Park in Preston, UK, to raise awareness around the importance of recycling.
UK aerosol filling figures grow
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has reported 2024 as a solid year for the UK aerosol dispensing filling sector, with an increase of almost 2% over 2023.
Natural responsibility
This blog comes to you from the UK’s Lake District National Park, where I’m thinking about my part in ensuring beautiful natural landscapes like this endure for many future generations to come.
Canning the perfect blend
CanTech International visits local contract packing company, Storefast Solutions, and speaks to managing director, Nick Kirby, about its latest canning line for RTD beverages.
Keeping it chilled
James Vyse, founder and CEO of DetlaH Innovations, talks CanTech International through a newly developed can with self-cooling capabilities.
Tata Steel advances green steelmaking plans with new pickle line
Tata Steel has signed major contracts with Clecim and ABB Limited to supply its cutting-edge pickling line – a key component in steel processing – for its Port Talbot site in Wales, UK.
Aldi launches own-brand aluminium wine bottle
The aluminium bottle weighs just 95g, almost 75% lighter than a standard glass bottle; this significant weight reduction translates to a considerable transport saving of over five tonnes per truckload.
GEW appoints new Latin America sales manager
UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer, GEW, has announced its appointment of Jonathan Geiger as sales manager for Latin America.
Students to participate in Alupro’s Create Your Future initiative
From April, schools across the UK will be invited to participate in the ‘Create Your Future’ initiative, which aims to bring resource efficiency into the classroom in a fun and engaging way.
CanTech the Grand Tour 2025 award winners announced
The winners of the 2025 CanTech the Grand Tour Awards were announced at CanTech the Grand Tour’s gala dinner on 1 April at the Radisson Grand Place hotel in Brussels, Belgium, with eight awards handed out to four major European can makers.
Can & end making, Coatings, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability