aerosol
October 2013
This month’s issue features a look at how a German organisation is achieving greater levels of downgauging, details on the ‘next generation food can’, and a full Asia CanTech preview. Also included is the first in a series of articles from Rexam – looking at the importance of seamer interchangeability – along with our usual […]
Changing perceptions of canned foods
– I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Atit Bhatia – senior vice president of Hindustan Tin Works and member of our editorial advisory board – who provided some great insight into the current state of the can making market in India. Noting the fact that the canned food market in the country is […]
Matte and gloss printing for aerosols
At the 28th FEA International Aerosol Congress in Madrid, Ball introduced its Matte & Gloss printing technology for impact extruded aerosol cans and beverage bottles. By enabling customers to combine the two finishes on the same can, the Matte & Gloss printing process can help differentiate and enhance a product’s shelf appeal through sight and […]
Olive oil demand boosts aerosols
The popularity of the Mediterranean diet combined with consumers seeking convenience is driving growth in aerosol-based foods, according to the Lindal Group. “Already, major brands such as Bertolli have successfully created aerosol olive oils using our Cozy model, plus oil insert,” said Philip Brand, global marketing director for Lindal Group. “Bertolli launched a three-SKU line […]
Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2014
Date: 5-6 February 2014 Location: Paris, France Web: www.aerosol-forum.com
Judgement day
I’m a judge in this year’s Aerobal world aluminium aerosol can award. It’s obviously an honour for me to be involved in the competition, which began originally in Europe as the aluminium aerosol can of the year. As Aerobal grew to represent the industry on a global scale so did the competition, which was turned […]
Crown marketing director gives aerosol market insight
Lee Bradley, European marketing director, Crown aerosols Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings offers an insight into the global lubricants market and how aerosol packaging technology is contributing to its future growth. The outlook for the lubricant industry is extremely bright. According to the latest market research from Freedonia Group, 37 million metric tons […]
Lindal’s twist-lock actuator now available globally
The Sunny Lindal Group’s new twist-lock overcap-free actuator is now available globally. The Sunny actuator’s design was developed for easy actuation and high top-load resistance, for use in a wide range of personal care product applications. The actuator (pictured) is already winning the attention brand owners, and a major retail launch is “imminent” according to […]
Tripling of Schuler’s Chinese site
Increasing demand for metal packaging including beverage cans and aerosol containers was behind a huge investment in manufacturing facilities. The world’s largest press manufacturer, Schuler, has more than tripled its capacity at its production facility in Dalian, China. Its site has grown from 5,000 to 16,000 square meters in less than one year. The new […]
Shaping the future
Budweiser announced this week that Belvac’s innovative shaping machinery produced its new Bow-tie can, arguably the most innovative introduction to the market for 30 years.
Can maker Ball move towards zero waste
Ball Corporation drove down is energy use and has made about a third of its plants waste free. Of Ball’s 64 global manufacturing plants 21 have now achieved zero waste to landfill status. The company, which this week announced its sustainability achievements, also said due to its energy efficiency efforts around the world it had […]
New AEROBAL president
An organisation representing manufacturers of aluminium aerosols has appointed a new president. With average growth rates of 7% since 2006 the aluminium aerosol can market is in excellent health and Giorgio Aliprandi (pictured) hopes to continue this. The president and general manager of Ball Aerocan Europe, has been elected as president of the International Organisation […]
IMDA preview
Countless hours are spent attempting to generate the right design to deliver motivating and informational images to the consumer.
May 2013
REGULARS 3 Comment 6 World News 32 New Products New cans and ends in the market place 33 New Equipment The latest machinery and equipment for the can line 34 Filling Focus An indepth look at how the international canned beer market 58 Candid Alexander Mohr, external affairs director at the Association of European Producers […]