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A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
AkzoNobel completes acquisition of BASF’s industrial coatings business
AkzoNobel has finalised the acquisition of BASF’s global Industrial Coatings business, which supplies a range of products for industries including construction, domestic appliances, wind energy and commercial transport.
Festive cheer
Our latest issue of CanTech International has just gone to press. The highlight of this month’s issue is unquestionably our exclusive interview with Ardagh’s new CEO of its metal food and speciality division, Woep Möller.
Crown brings food service convenience to McCall Farms
Seeking an alternative to unreliable industrial can openers, McCall Farms has turned to Crown to explore various packaging options.
Bringing you a scoop
I’m just putting the finishing touches to the last issue of CanTech International for the calendar year and it promises to be a cracker (pun intended)! The highlight is undoubtedly our exclusive interview with Ardagh’s new CEO of its metal food and speciality division, Woep Möller.
SLAC announces joint venture with International Container Company
SLAC has announced the formation of SLAC Precision Corporation Americas, a joint venture between SLAC and engineering company International Container Supply.
Ball to showcase at Brau Beviale
Ball will be making an appearance at this year’s Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, Germany, on 8-10 November.
Ball upholds global leadership position
For the fourth consecutive year, Ball Corporation has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America (DJSI NA), and confirmed as the industry leader in sustainability among container and packaging companies.
You can’t sugar coat it
Some significant, but inevitable news has hit the industry during the last week regarding coatings and specifically the presence of BPA-based coatings.
Ball reports on Q2 results
Ball Corporation published its second quarter 2016 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $369 million.
LME aims to strengthen metals trading
Since its acquisition by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in 2012, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has been working with its members to evolve the market and strengthen its future success for the benefit of all users.
Sun Chemical acquires Flint Group’s European Publication Gravure Ink Business
Sun Chemical has announced its intention to acquire Flint Group’s European Publication Gravure Ink Business.
Dawning of a new era
This morning I heard a song on the radio from The Specials – (Dawning of A) New Era and this was rather apt for the week we have had in the industry. We finally learnt the news that Ball has finally completed the acquisition of Rexam for the princely sum of $6.1 billion.
Ball completes acquisition of Rexam
Ball Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt.