aluminium
Survey reveals British public views on recycling drinks packaging
As we enter Recycle Week (24-30 September 2018), Ball Corporation have launched a survey revealing that plastic pollution is a high concern amongst all age groups.
Hitting the mainstream
There has been some great news emanating from the UK retail industry recently, with the UK’s largest retailer Tesco becoming the first of the main supermarkets in the UK to offer customers the opportunity to purchase water in aluminium cans.
Bringing you the scoop
There have been a couple of interesting stories emanating from the UK this week.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ardagh Group completes conversion of Rugby plant
The Ardagh Group has recently completed the conversion of its Rugby, UK beverage can manufacturing plant from steel to aluminium.
Sacmi CHS360 sets the standard for tall aluminium cap inspection
According to Sacmi, four of its CHS360 solutions have recently been sold for the inspection of tall aluminium caps.
Crown collaborates with Coca-Cola Turkey for summer promo
Coca-Cola Turkey has launched its new summer promotional range, making use of thermochromic inks to add colour and function to ten new aluminium beverage can designs.
Ball and Platinum Equity to form Ball Metalpack
Ball Corporation and Platinum Equity have announced that they have entered into joint venture and purchase agreements to form Ball Metalpack.
Aluminium beverage can recycling at 74%
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland increased by 0.7% to a new record level of 73.6% in 2015.
Aluminium Association reacts to tariffs on key trading partners
The administration has announced that it would allow Section 232 aluminium tariff exemptions for Canada, the European Union and Mexico to expire on 1 June.
South African metal packaging industry poised for growth
At the Australian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) recent biennial National Conference held in Queensland, chief executive officer of MetPac-SA Kishan Singh delivered a speech on South Africa’s thriving metal packaging industry.
Ball reveals Cameo End Printing
Ball Corporation’s newest beverage can innovation is helping customers put a colourful lid on their infinitely recyclable aluminium cans from Ball.
Constellium and Novelis join Metal Packaging Europe
Metal Packaging Europe, the association bringing together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has announced that Constellium and Novelis have become associate members.
A record year for aerosol manufacturers
According to latest industry figures, more aerosols were manufactured in the UK last year than ever.
INX International to take Color Catalog to CBC
INX International Ink Co. has announced that it will be showcasing its 2-Piece Metal Color Catalog at the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America.