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Ardagh invests in Deeside plant
Following the recent completion of an investment project, Ardagh has announced that it will now supply two additional beverage ends from its Deeside, UK plant.
MPMA director sheds light on packaging industry
Speaking at Packaging Innovations, MPMA director and chief executive, William Boyd told delegates that the packaging industry needs to “resist the demonisation of packaging.”
The beast from the east
This blog comes to you from a very snowy UK. Predictably when a period of bad weather hits these shores, it creates a terrific amount of panic and the country grinds to a standstill for a couple of days.
Sun Chemical acquires Luminescence Holdings
Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired UK-based Luminescence Holdings.
Coca-Cola to close Milton Keynes site
Coca-Cola has announced that it will be closing its manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, UK.
Hoping for better news
There was some sad news recently, after Coca-Cola announced the plan to close UK plants in Milton Keynes and Northampton, putting 300 jobs in jeopardy.
A bright outlook
This blog comes to you from a very wet and miserable looking Paris. The city could easily be mistaken for Manchester on a drizzly UK day – not the salubrious surroundings that you often become accustomed to here.
Euro CanTech keynote speaker announced
Tim Clarke, director of strategic development – metal division, Ardagh Group, has been confirmed as a speaker at Euro CanTech 2018.
The consolidation continues
The acquisition trail continues within the metal packaging industry, as the news this week has been the fact that Belvac Production Machinery has announced the acquisition of Rosario Can Technology.
Wavegrip unveils new support service for customers
WaveGrip has announced the launch of its new machine manufacturing and engineering support service, Wavetec.
The right calibre
This week we have been straight back to business with preparation for the upcoming Euro CanTech taking place in March.
Happy New Year
I hope you all enjoyed the festive period and are ready and raring to go for the year ahead!
Crown accepts applications for Forward Initiative
Crown Europe has begun accepting applications for the third cycle of its Forward Initiative.
If in doubt, throw it out
In response to the UK public’s uncertainty when recycling at home, The Recycling Association has provided a simple piece of advice: if in doubt, throw it out.