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Aluminium recycling rates reach record level in 2011
The UK achieved the single biggest annual increase in recycling rates for aluminium packaging and drinks cans in 2011.
Canned Food UK launches awareness campaign
The nutritional benefits of canned food are at the forefront of a campaign that has been launched by Canned Food UK.
June 2012
The June issue of CanTech International includes Cannex and IMDA show reviews. There is also a look at the growth of the craft beer market and updates on the latest curing, coating and inspection systems.
Ardagh’s Merthyr Tydfil plant could close
Almost 150 jobs are at risk at Ardagh’s Merthyr Tydfil plant after the company announced plans to close its aerosol manufacturing facility.
Trac strengthens Asian presence
Trac Measurement Systems is strengthening its presence in Asia after announcing an extension to its service and business development resources in the area.
UK aerosol filling figures increase
Figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that UK aerosol fillings increased by 9.4 per cent in 2011.
Hotcan targets consumer market
The managing director of Heat Food and Drink, the company behind Hotcan, believes the product will become a major worldwide brand.
April 2012
There is an exclusive interview with Stolle’s chief operating and technical officer Greg Butcher in the April issue of CanTech International.
Other articles in this issue include a look at the areas of three-piece cans, beverage filling and aerosol production. Plus much more.
Consumers choose cans
New research has shown that UK consumers are increasingly choosing cans as their package of choice.
Sweet tins from Crown
Crown Speciality Packaging in the UK has produced a commemorative tin for confectionery company Swizzels Matlow.
Alupro responds to recycling targets
The Aluminium Packaging and Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has given a cautious welcome to the UK Government’s latest packaging recycling targets.
INX set to expand UK operations
INX International is opening a new manufacturing facility in Heywood, UK.
Success for recycling programme
More than 50 million used beverage cans were collected from workplaces and ‘on the go’ locations across the UK in 2011.
‘Cash for Cans’ faces uncertain future
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is worried that an unintended consequence of the proposed ban on cash transactions for scrap metal in the UK would be to make ‘cash for cans’ recycling activity illegal.