USA
AMP and Crown fund two additional recycling facility grants
The grants, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, to recycling facilities in California and Indiana, will fund equipment that will annually capture more than 20 million aluminium beverage cans.
INX earns Great Place to Work Certification
INX International has recently been acknowledged as one of the best workplace cultures in the United States with a Great Place to Work Certification.
Novelis partners with Southern Company in pursuit of decarbonisation goals
The initial focus is on Novelis’ new Bay Minette, Alabama, plant, which aims to be carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
Events past, present & future
I’m back – as a Mrs (still a Rivers though) and getting back up to speed, while some of team CanTech attend the IMDPA Annual Conference, and the rest of Bell Publishing gears up for the busy month ahead of our industry-leading events.
IMDPA Annual Conference 2023 approaches
From 26-28 September 2023, the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association’s Annual Conference will once again be held at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, USA, with a full agenda for the two and a half days.
XANO signs agreement to acquire IPS
XANO has signed an agreement, via a subsidiary, to acquire all the shares in Integrated Packaging Solutions (IPS) with subsidiaries, located in Denver, Colorado, US.
GoodPop releases Mini Cans
With 61% of children in the US drinking at least one sugary beverage each day, GoodPop’s no added sugar Mini Cans provide them with a healthier alternative to other sugar-laden juice boxes, sodas, and flavoured waters.
Colored by INX Can Design winners celebrate contest title
A three-prong celebration recently took place when members of Shiner Beer, Ball Corporation and the Bakery Agency received their trophies for winning the fourth annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest.
Think of the kids
A new brand has launched what it believes to be the world’s first ‘kids kombucha’ in cans, but will this catch on? Is metal packaging for kids?
Augusta Label + Packaging introduces new can tops
Augusta Label + Packaging has announced the addition of two cutting-edge can tops to complement its popular resealable lids.
Gay Water launches with four canned flavours
US-based beverage brand, Gay Water, aims to reclaim the word ‘gay’ by representing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year.
US and EU aluminium associations highlight need for global arrangement
The Aluminum Association and European Aluminum sent a joint letter to the US trade representative and EU executive vice president and trade commissioner, ahead of continued discussions on the Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium.
Ska Fabricating to showcase FHA 5000 Auto Depalletizer at Pack Expo 2023
The machine is designed to support flexible configurations using its multiple discharge, decline, and pallet loading conveyor options, allowing it to be tailored to customer-specific requirements.
Blake Lively debuts line of gourmet sparking canned cocktails
The makers of Betty Buzz, the sparkling beverage brand in the US, have announced the launch of Betty Booze, a new line of gourmet low-alcohol, sparkling cocktails.