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Alupro to sponsor Student Starpack Awards
Alupro has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2021 Student Starpack Awards, a competition challenging university students to identify creative packaging solutions to problems set by leading brands.
CMbE appoints Ryan Moklak as sales project manager
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has announced the appointment of new sales project manager, Ryan Moklak.
Heineken UK rolls out new Green Grip can topper
Heineken UK is eliminating plastic from millions of cans as it rolls out its new 100% plastic free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers.
CMbE appoints Jason McCullough as new seaming business manager
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has announced the appointment of seaming business manager Jason McCullough, reporting to its UK headquarters in Shipley.
Something & Nothing UK seltzers launch in the US
The UK-based canned seltzer brand has sealed a US distribution deal with Iris Nova and closed its first major raise at £450,000.
Domino acquires Lake Image Systems to bring vision inspection expertise to customers
Domino Printing Sciences has announced its acquisition of Lake Image Systems, a market-leading producer of automated, vision-based inspection systems, for quality control and data verification.
Crabtree increases workforce to support growth
UK-based metal decorating machine manufacturer, Crabtree, has taken on 20 new staff to support increased export growth due to demand for premium metal decorating machines.
Ball works with Reabrook Ltd and Lindal Group to create aerosol hand sanitisers
In a continued effort to help combat Covid-19, Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has reached out to collaborate with Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitiser.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering expands with new location
CMbE’s new site increases the company’s facilities to 180,000 ft2, enabling the company to expand its production capacity to keep up with the increase in activity.
Doña Sofía launches CBD infused RTD cocktail can in the UK
Doña Sofía’s new CBD-infused range includes three flavours, with more to be added later in the year along with mocktail versions of popular classics.
Can Makers appoints Simon Gresty as new chairman
Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Gresty, general manager Metal – Beverage UK & Ireland, Ardagh Group, as its new chairman.
Bunting’s Electro Overband Magnet headed for installation in Finnish gold mine
The largest Electro Overband Magnet ever built at Bunting’s manufacturing plant in Redditch, UK, is destined for installation in a gold mine in Northern Finland.
Ninja Melk reports successful European launch of canned energy drinks
New energy drink Ninja Melk has reportedly enjoyed a successful European launch of its online shop that delivers its slimline Ardagh cans direct to consumers at home.
Alupro appoints Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager
In his new role, Giddings will work closely with Alupro’s executive director, Rick Hindley, to lead the organisation’s government engagement programme.