beverage cans
Can remains most recycled beverage container
Industry recycling of aluminium beverage containers in the United States continued its decade-long upward trend in 2012 with a rate of 67%, according to data released by the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). This is the highest recycling rate since the early 1990s and the second highest […]
Crown opens three new beverage can facilities in China
Crown Holdings, a supplier of metal packaging products, has announced the official opening and commercialisation of three of its Chinese facilities in Heshan (Guangdong province), Ziyang (Sichuan province) and Putian (Fujian province). “These new plants will primarily supply local customers, although they may also be called upon to serve other parts of the country,” says […]
South Africa converts to aluminium cans
Between 100-200 million South African Rand (£6.1m-£12.2m) a year will flow into the scrap metals and recycling industry as a result of the conversion from tin-plated steel cans to aluminium cans, providing an additional 2,000-3,000 people a source of income from collecting and selling used cans, estimates South Africa’s sole beverage can manufacturer Nampak Bevcan. […]
Ball presents beverage cans with eye-catching designs
At Drinktec in Munich, Germany, Ball presented three new special-effect finishes for aluminum beverage cans. Featuring ranges from combined glossy and matte effects, to hidden messages in invisible ink and signal-sending neon colours, Ball believes that beverage manufacturers can use these finishes to effectively highlight their brands and products and make them stand out at […]
Resealable can shortlisted for innovation award
Can2close, a resealable beverage can, has been named as a finalist in the 2013 Beverage Innovation Awards. Judged by a panel of industry experts, can2closes’s concept was nominated in the ‘Best Closures’ category. The resealable beverage can end is a new mechanism that replaces the standard stay-on tab opening of beverage cans with a simple […]
Aluminium awards honour Novelis
Novelis has been named Aluminium Fabricator of the Year, and its Yeongju, South Korea, Recycling Centre was the Best Brownfield Technology Project winner at the Global Awards for Aluminium Excellence. The Yeongju Recycling Centre is the largest aluminum beverage can recycling facility in Asia. It uses state-of-the-art recycling technology, including a de-coater that increases the […]
Cans lifting spirits in the alcohol sector
Cans, pouches, boxes and plastic bottles are commonly viewed as alternatives to glass within the wine and spirits sector.
UK can sales slide but warmer summer promises rise
Total can deliveries fell by 3% in the first half of 2013 reaching 4.56 billion across the UK, according to the latest figures. Research from the Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beverage cans, covering the first six months of 2013 was released today (20 August). Nielsen, the agency who complied the […]
Novelis opens South American plant
A leading rolled aluminium company has opened a new plant and the continent’s largest recycling centre. Novelis has recently announced the opening of its expanded aluminium rolling operations in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The expansion increases production capacity at the plant by more than 50% to greater than 600,000 metric tons of aluminium sheet per year. […]
Sleek look for all natural sodas
A soda made from all natural ingredients is now available in Sleek cans. Dry Soda, which is sweetened with just a small amount of pure cane sugar, is now available in the United States in 12oz sleek cans. It is made with only four all natural ingredients and claims to contains one-quarter to one-third of […]
Crown unveils new can sizes for China
Crown Beverage Packaging is to introduce several new aluminum beverage can sizes for the Chinese market. The company has announced the 185ml, 300ml and 330ml sleek and 500ml will now be available as alternatives to the traditional 330ml size. “Expanding our product line reflects Crown’s commitment to helping customers stay in tune with changing consumer […]
Indian drinks firm drop bottles for cans
India’s first fruit flavoured carbonated drink is to switch from glass bottles to cans. Rio Fusion Drinks has chosen to partner with Rexam Beverage Can in a deal that will see Rexam India produce the 330ml sleek can for the drink. Manufactured at Rexam’s Taloja plant, where a state-of-the-art aluminium line was opened in November […]
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 […]
Ball unveils straw in a can
Beverage can manufacturer Ball Packaging Europe has revealed a new straw in a can that it will debut at drinktec 2013. The show is considered a leading world fair for the beverage and liquid food industry and showcases of beverage cans and aluminium containers for special occasions. Ball’s stand A1.302 will be showcasing the magic […]