alcohol
Mama’s Little Yella Pils debuts in ‘stovepipe’ cans
Czech-style pilsner Mama’s Little Yella Pils will now be available in Ball’s royal pint aluminium can. The launch follows the release of brewer Oskar Blues’ Dale’s Pale Ale in the royal pint cans, which holds 19.2oz or 568ml, last year. Ball claims to be the only can manufacturer in North America who makes the royal pint, […]
Printing presses
Each of us has our own unique fingerprint and so does your press – as many printers have found out the hard way! It is common for printers to carry two sets of plates for the same job depending on which press they will run. This is especially true for the printers of FM screening […]
Soft drinks in cans
Despite the doom and gloom headlines, there are options for growth in soft drinks. Helen Lewis discovers that you just need to know where to look
The Beer Institute celebrates 78th anniversary of the beer can
The Beer Institute, a trade association that represents America’s brewers, importers and suppliers, recently celebrated the 78th anniversary of the beer can.
Bone Shaker ale available in cans
US based Moat Mountain Brewing Company has launched its Bone Shaker Brown Ale in 24oz cans produced by Rexam.
The substrate
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. He is also CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. Here he discusses printing on tinplate.
Bermudan rum launched in cans
The national drink of Bermuda is coming to America in a stylish new 250ml can.
Craft beer launched in sleek cans
New York based brewer Sixpoint Craft Ales has launched a new ale in sleek 12oz cans.
Printing
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he talks about the role of the pressman
Wine brand Echo Falls available in cans
Rexam Beverage Can has teamed up with Accolade Wines to introduce the Echo Falls Spritz range.
Multipack sales help drive shipment growth
Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beer and carbonated soft drinks cans, has revealed that carbonated soft drink can shipments were up 8%, with 186 million more units shipped in the first half of 2011 compared with 2010.
Colour control
In this article I will talk about the affect ink and water balance has on colour control.