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PPG announces leadership appointments
The global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, has announced several leadership appointments, effective immediately.
Healthy outlook
The New Year is the time when consumers typically hyper-focus on their health, so naturally brands are responding to this, as well as overall trends concerning wellbeing.
Can-do attitude
This year has certainly felt a bit ‘move over Covid, there are new problems in town.’ However, as the December 2022/January 2023 edition of CanTech International will convey, our industry shows us time and time again that it’s poised to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
TechniBlend launches new can filler
TechniBlend, US-based process systems specialist, has launched its new volumetric can filler, the ProFill V.
John Hrdlick to retire from INX
Following a 49-year career in the industry, John Hrdlick has announced his retirement as president and CEO of INX International Ink Co; Bryce Kristo will be promoted and serve as the new president and CEO.
Gin(ie) in a bottle
A spirits businesses based in Herefordshire, England, has announced a switch from glass to aluminium bottles for its gin products; a move that hopefully inspires more beverage companies to do the same.
AkzoNobel nominates Ben Noteboom for supervisory board
AkzoNobel has announced that Ben Noteboom will be nominated as a member of the supervisory board at the annual general meeting being held in April 2023, with a view to electing him as chair.
Positive steps forward
Details of Ireland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme is welcome news this week, especially for those in the metal packaging sector who have been lobbying for schemes to adopt a variable rate.
Henkel and cyclos-HTP enter into strategic partnership
Henkel and cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), a company specialised in the classification, assessment and certification of recyclability of packaging and goods, have announced a strategic partnership.
Aldi launches World Cup craft beers
To celebrate the upcoming Qatar World Cup, Aldi UK is launching a range of four limited-edition World Cup canned craft beers.
Ball releases Aluminum Bottles Report
Ball Corporation has released a new report that highlights growing consumer demand for sustainable aluminium packaging options.
Stranger times
Having now returned from my extended trip across Thailand and then Bali, the feeling’s a mixed one. Obviously I’ve got the post-holiday blues, but the UK is increasingly a stranger place to be right now.
Canpack announces stepping down of CEO
Canpack Group has announced the stepping down of Roberto Villaquiran as the Group’s CEO.
Monster divulges plans for new canned products in 2023
Following the release of Monster Beverage Corporation’s third quarter 2022 results, Rodney C Sacks, chairman and co-chief executive officer, has shared the company’s plans for new product releases in 2023.