aluminium
Amcor Flexibles awarded two Alufoil Trophies
Amcor Flexibles has been awarded two Alufoil Trophies at an event organised by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the Consumer Convenience category, Amcor Emend tri-pack formpack with peelable lidding was awarded an Alufoil trophy for its improved open-ability and product protection. The product consists of a peelable lid blister pack, combining a lidding […]
DSG launches resealable can
German-based ACTEGA DS and the US company Dayton Systems Group (DSG) have joined forces to create the DSG Beverage Cap Can with a twist-off, recloseable lid. Resealable Can Closures for Beverages provide added convenience for consumers. The patented two-piece can and dome design is engineered to attach to standard can sizes utilising existing seaming technology, […]
French start-up selects wine cans from Ball
Fabulous Brands, the company behind WineStar, is offering French medal winning wines with an AOC-label in 200ml aluminium cans provided by Ball Packaging. A red, rose and white wine is available, and WineStar now aims to take on the German wine market. Fabulous Brands founder Cédric Segal has high ambitions, “We want to become the […]
Survey shows preference for aluminium closures
A survey of 6,000 consumers undertaken by IPSOS to discover consumer preferences on wine and spirit closures has confirmed that the majority prefers an aluminium closure to other closure options due to its convenience. The study, which took place in five major European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK) and the USA, was commissioned […]
Aluminium industry calls for robust measures
The aluminium industry has called on EU policy makers to build on the European Council’s conclusions by developing robust measures to prevent further investment leakage. Gerd Götz, director general of the EAA, says, “We greatly appreciate that EU Member States are focusing on restoring industrial competitiveness and securing competitive energy costs, but we deplore the […]
Open letter from aluminium industry sent to heads of state
EOs and leaders of the aluminium industry in Europe have signed an open letter addressed to the Heads of States and governments in view of the European Summit on 20-21 March and successive institutional deadlines. According to the signatories, the European Summit should mark a decisive step for Europe to align its EU industrial, climate […]
SweetWater selects Ball Corp cans
SweetWater Brewing Company will debut two of its beers in 12- and 16-ounce aluminium cans from Ball Corporation. Beginning in the next couple of weeks, SweetWater’s 420 Extra Pale Ale and IPA beers will be available in 100% recyclable, 12- and 16-ounce cans in nine southeastern states, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South […]
Rexam cans selected for Xtreme energy drink
Xtreme, a nutritional supplement that delivers energy from green tea, Yerba Mate and coffee bean extracts, is being launched in 12 ounce Sleek cans from Rexam. The beverage, which contains Ginseng, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to assist some of the metabolic reactions in the body, is the newest member of the Xseed family, a range […]
Aluminium Design and Technology Challenge winners announced
The Aluminium Design and Technology (D&T) Challenge, targeted at 11-14 year old pupils, took place at Birmingham’s science museum recently. There were four winners in all, with one individual chosen from each of three subject categories plus one overall winner. The subject categories included Transport, Building and Packaging Recycling. The four category winners were awarded […]
Aluminium packaging sector exceeds 2013 recycling goal
Following the release of the Q4/2013 PRN results the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO) has announced that the aluminium packaging sector has surpassed its recycling goal for 2013. 70,788 tonnes of aluminium were recovered, an increase of 7,928 tonnes or 12.6% on 2012. In 2014 the organisation hopes to reach its target of recycling 46% […]
Nampak to expand within Africa
As part of Nampak’s continuing strategy of expanding its African footprint, the company today announced that it had acquired ownership of the Alucan beverage can plant in Agbara, Nigeria. The plant has the capacity to manufacture one billion cans per annum and boasts the latest technology to supply Nigerian consumers with world-class beverage cans for […]
Aerosol of the Year 2013 to be extended
The winner of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ (BAMA) Awards 2013 – Unilever – has announced that its winning product format is to be extended. The compressed aerosol can technology, which ckaimed the Aerosol of the Year 2013 award, is to be extended across its entire range of male deodorant brands. Unilever, a member of BAMA, […]
2B “Healthy Bubbles” in Rexam 12 oz. cans
Consumers now have a great new option for a healthy, low calorie carbonated drink. 2B Sparkling, the first beverage to use Purefruit Natural Sweetener, has launched in Rexam 12oz. cans. Purefruit originates from the monk fruit. For centuries, Buddhist monks have cultivated the small fruit and treasured it for its sweetness, which comes from unique, […]
Global standard for sustainability in aluminium
Industry representatives, including Nespresso, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetra Pak, have put forward criteria for a global standard for sustainable aluminium production. The standard is part of the IUCN-led Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), whose aim is to foster responsible environmental, social and governance performance throughout the entire aluminium value chain. 70 criteria were […]