beverage cans
Conway focused on emerging markets
The chairman and CEO of Crown, John Conway (pictured right), says the company’s emerging market expansion plans remain “robust and exciting” following the release of its first quarter results.
Ball to bring out BRE+
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is launching the follow up to the Ball Resealable End: BRE+.
The BPA debate
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to make a statement about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drinks cans, on Saturday (31 March). Some companies have already made the decision to move towards packaging their products in BPA-free cans. While some can manufacturers […]
CPMC’s profits driven by beverage cans
CPMC Holdings, a leading manufacturer of beverage cans in China, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011.
CannedWater4Kids partners with Ball and Novelis
CannedWater4Kids has teamed up with Novelis and Ball Corporation to raise awareness of World Water Day.
Production of new can size underway in China
Production of the first 202 neck diameter beverage cans for the Chinese market is underway.
Recycling success at Super Bowl
Around 25 tonnes of aluminium beverage cans were collected at this year’s Super Bowl in the US.
Demand for aluminium packaging remains stable
Demand for aluminium packaging remained stable in Germany last year with 401,300 tonnes of foils, tubes, aerosols and beverage cans produced overall.
Ball supports Save Food initiative
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is now a sponsor of Save Food.
Can production strong in Europe
Beverage cans remained the clear leader in the packaged drinks market last year, according to figures released by Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME).
Success for recycling programme
More than 50 million used beverage cans were collected from workplaces and ‘on the go’ locations across the UK in 2011.
Rexam’s profits driven by beverage cans
A strong performance in the beverage cans sector helped Rexam record strong results for 2011.
Crown expands in China and Malaysia
Leading can maker Crown is continuing its expansion in China after announcing plans to build a new two-piece beverage can plant in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Province in Southern China.
Supplying Saigon
During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, delegates were invited to take a tour around Crown’s plant in Ho Chi Minh City. Alec Peachey reports