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Ball Corporation raise thousands for foodbanks
Ball Corporation has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds of canned food for its Let’s Can Hunger drive, and donating nearly $345,000.
AMI launches canned water brand
All Market Inc (AMI) has launched Ever & Ever, a new aluminum canned water brand.
Actega appoints new VP of sales and marketing
Actega has appointed Lee Andrews as vice president of sales and marketing for Actega North America.
Silgan close two metal container facilities
Silgan Holdings has announced that it is closing its metal container manufacturing facilities in Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Waupun, Wisconsin by the end of 2019.
Fernson brewery automates canning line
WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator has helped craft brewers Fernson automate its canned craft beer packaging line thanks to its low cost of entry.
MillerCoors supplies canned water to tornado victims
MillerCoors is donating thousands of cans of fresh drinking water for free distribution in the Dayton Ohio area, following the devastating tornadoes that hit the region.
Actega names new business manager
Actega has appointed Rebecca Fron as business manager for the rigid packaging sector.
Sencon launches new gauges
Sencon launched its new automatic end metrology system using Sencon’s End-ScanTM technology at this year’s Cannex.
CMI responds to aluminium and steel tariffs
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has said it applauds the exclusion of aluminium and steel tariffs from the US Canada and Mexico Trade Agreement.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
US brewery increases production with WaveGrip
Florida-based brewery, Due South Brewing Co, has seen an increase in production since installing WaveGrip’s G1 applicator a year ago.
Ball closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2021
Ball Corporation is closer to achieving it’s goal of 100% renewable electricity across its US sites by 2021.
New Perio cans utilise Crown’s debossing for aerosols
Seeking to modernise its classic, recognisable Barbasol product, Perio partnered with Crown Holdings to launch a progressive package design that elevates the brand’s visual and tactile appeal.
Canned espresso beverages from Kitu
Following its rebrand last year, Kitu Coffee has expanded its range with a new line of Super Espresso beverages, available in 6-ounce cans.