aluminium
BAMA unveils winners at annual awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2018 Forum and Awards Dinner.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
South Africa feels pinch of tough economy
Reports by BMi Research show that while post-consumer metal packaging collection is increasing in South Africa, the overall metal packaging market has declined.
Ball showcase latest innovations at BrauBeviale
Global can maker, Ball, will be returning to BrauBeviale this November with a portfolio of can designs and ends.
Aerobal reports a 5 per cent rise in the first half of 2018
The companies belonging to the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) produced nearly 3.3 billion cans in the first half of 2018, substantially more than in the same period the year before.
Register for the Asia CanTech Awards 2018
Register for the Asia CanTech awards on 30 October.
European tube production stable in first half of 2018
The European tube market was particularly stable in the first half of 2018 according to the European tube manufacturers association (etma). 5.6 billion tubes were produced during the six month period, equalling the levels of the same period the previous year (when the production of new member companies is taken into account). Gregor Spengler, etma’s […]
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.