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Aluminium aerosol can production grows globally
The member companies of AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers, reported worldwide deliveries of 6.75 billion units in 2024, representing a 4.2% increase on the previous year.
Trump tariffs could disrupt global can industry
The international can making and filling industry is assessing the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency in the US, given he has threatened to impose universal tariffs on all imports. By Keith Nuthall, in Ottawa; Liz Newmark, in Brussels; and Brenda Dionisi
PPG unveils non-BPA solution for aluminium bottles
PPG has announced the expansion of its non-bisphenol A (BPA) HOBA internal coatings line with the launch of PPG Hoba Pro 2848 coating.
Packaging professionals invest to future-proof operations
Nearly half of packaging companies in the food and beverage industries are turning their focus to futureproofing to manage challenges and a changing market, according to the latest research from Industrial Physics.
The time to innovate is now
Investments in refillable solutions are on the rise, as well as developments in beverage can tabs…
Koenig & Bauer presents new inline coating layer thickness control
The new inline coating layer thickness control for precise coating application, less waste and optimised coating consumption is available for new and existing MetalCoat 483 installations from the company.
Game-changing designs
Dominique Huret reviews some of the sustainable packaging solutions and innovative aerosol can concepts entered into the 2025 ADF Innovation Awards at Paris Packaging Week
Ball makes minority investment in Meadow
Ball Corporation has announced a minority investment in Meadow, a Sweden-based packaging technology company focused on developing circular solutions and finalist in the ADF Concept of the Year Award.
PPG appoints new VP for global packaging coatings
PPG has appointed Denise Lu (Jing Lyu) as PPG vice president, global packaging coatings, effective 1 January 2025.
Töst debuts non-alcoholic canned wine
Töst Beverages is kicking off the new year in the US with the debut of its signature sparkling beverages in 250ml cans.
Sonoco announces senior leadership changes
The changes, which became effective on 3 January 2025, include a new interim chief financial officer, vice president of strategic finance and interim head of investor relations.
Lifting the lid on testing opportunities
Industrial Physics’ Steve Davis examines innovation opportunities for can making professionals in the coming years and the likely results for the industry.
New general manager for Sacmi Group
Andrea Grandi succeeds Mauro Fenzi, whose tenure ended on 31st December 2024.
New year, new exposure
The festive period saw many a canned beverage consumed by myself, and it’s been exciting to see aluminium bottles advertised by the 2025 World Darts Championships.