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Beat the post-show blues
Asia CanTech may be over for another year, but there’s still plenty of social media posts from the show to enjoy, as well as gearing up for CanTech the Grand Tour in 2024.
Asia CanTech 2023 is nearly here
There’s now less than a week to go until Asia CanTech 2023 opens its doors and we welcome everyone back to another unmissable three-day event in Bangkok.
Global aluminium associations welcome new climate implications report
The aluminium associations of the US, Europe, Canada and Japan welcome a new report entitled ‘The climate implications of government support in aluminum smelting and steelmaking.’
Keeping the excitement going
With Sarah Hills now on board at CanTech, our colleagues back from two successful industry showcases, and Asia CanTech on the horizon, there is much to celebrate this week at Bell Publishing.
Low temperature, high impact
With Henkel’s appearance at Asia CanTech fast approaching, Alex Rivers speaks to Emily Mullins, global market strategy manager for surface treatment solutions, and Damien Fourcade, sustainability manager for metal packaging, about the company’s low temperature beverage cleaner
Familiar but new beginnings
Following our LinkedIn post last week, CanTech International is pleased to announce Sarah Hills as the publication’s new sales manager – read an introduction from her here!
Industrial Physics announces CCO appointment
Industrial Physics, global packaging, product and material test and inspection provider, has announced the appointment of Dan Rinehart as chief commercial officer (CCO) to support its continuous growth plans.
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.
Creating visual appeal
The aerosol can market, driven by factors such as convenience and sustainability, particularly in the personal care sector, presents a dynamic landscape for metal decoration. Alex Rivers reports, and speaks with INX International’s Alex Folloso about the opportunities and challenges involved
Unpacking the research
Steve Davis, product line director at test and inspection specialist, Industrial Physics, discusses the company’s latest packaging research and the opportunities that innovation presents for can makers and fillers in the next five years
Ball announces retirement of Charles Baker
Ball Corporation has announced that Charles E Baker, 66, vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, will be retiring after a 30-year career with the company.
Getting the right treatment
Germany-headquarted Plasmatreat made its debut at the Metpack conference in May 2023, showcasing its project with coatings specialist, Actega, and can manufacturer, Brasilata, in Brazil. Here, the company dives into the highlights of its plasma technology for CanTech International
Easy open end evolution
Evert van de Weg charts the history of easy open ends in both beverage and food can markets since the 1970s, following the developments up to the present day
The intelligent way
Generative AI offers the can sector significant productivity improvements, but care is needed in its roll-out. Laura Syrett reports from London