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AMP announces 2022 Q1 results
Ardagh Metal Packaging has announced results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2022.
Hawaiian Airlines brings Mananalu aluminium bottles on board
Hawaiian Airlines is bringing Mananalu, the water company founded by Hawaii environmental activist and celebrity Jason Momoa, to its Premium Cabins to replace plastic water bottles with infinitely recyclable aluminium bottles.
Sonoco reports record Q1 results
Global sustainable packaging company Sonoco has reported record financial results for its first quarter ended 3 April 2022.
Old but new
It’s time for a new introduction in this week’s blog, with Jill now having served her last week as CanTech’s editor…
AkzoNobel and Microsoft announce partnership
AkzoNobel and Microsoft are partnering to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings.
Aluminium associations release statement on Ukraine invasion
The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, the Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association have released a joint statement on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Virgin Atlantic starts canned wine tasting experience partnership
English wine company, The Uncommon, has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to launch a canned wine tasting experience for Upper Class passengers on the airline’s A350 leisure fleet.
Belvac appoints new president
David Mammolenti has been announced as president of Belvac, effective 1 April 2022.
Ukraine and Russia can sector disruption
With the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine, this week’s blog features an exclusive article written for CanTech International about the disruption this has caused to the can sectors in both countries. Monika Hanley, based in Riga, Latvia, reports.
Early bird rate extended for CanTech the Grand Tour
Following our announcement last week that CanTech the Grand Tour is going virtual on 8 June, we are also extending the early bird offer for suppliers until 31 March and a donation from each new booking will go towards the British Red Cross’ DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Study highlights aluminium cans vital role in a circular economy
Research commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute into the recycling of three beverage container materials – aluminium, glass and plastic (PET) – has shown that aluminium cans best support a circular economy.
Aluminum Association launches import monitoring programme
The Aluminum Association has launched a monthly report tracking key insights from the International Trade Administration’s Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) programme.
CanTech the Grand Tour goes virtual
CanTech the Grand Tour in Poland has been postponed and replaced with a virtual event on 8 June.
Demand decreases slightly for aluminium aerosol cans
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global shipments by its members declined by 1.2% in 2021 to around 5.6 billion units.