bodymaker
Cantec releases new production machine for cans
Cantec has unveiled its new high speed Can-o-mat.2PC machine for the production of two-piece food cans. This is a suitable back end machine for necking, flanging, beading and light testing for DWI food can production at high speeds.
Made in Yorkshire
Alex Fordham attended Carnaud Metal Box’s (CMB) open day on 12 July to celebrate their achievement of producing 100 Die Neckers and 1000 Bodymakers. There was also an opportunity to speak with the company’s senior management about its new reformat brand.
CMB celebrates 1000th bodymaker and 100th die necker
CMB Engineering celebrated the manufacture of the 1000th 5000 bodymaker and the 100th 3400 die necker at its headquarters in Shipley, West Yorkshire on 12 July.
Sandvik invests in can tooling centre
Sandvik has invested in a Can Tooling Global Competence Centre for two-piece metal containers in order to support the challenges and demands of the canning industry.
CMB installs die necking machine
CMB has installed a 3400 Die Necker multistage die necking machine.
CMB Engineering expands Academy
CMB Engineering has announced it will be expanding the Academy of Canmaking and Seaming that it launched earlier in the year. The Academy, which includes workshop area where practical lessons could be conducted with machines as the CMB5000 Bodymaker and CMB550 Trimmer (CMB 5500 Canmaker), will now also feature three separate classrooms where theory lessons […]
Precise tooling measurement for can makers
Integrated Packaging Solutions (IPS) has announced the release of ToolScan, a precise tooling measurement system. The system uses a non-contact LED micrometer to measure bodymaker punch OD and contour scan/ironing and redraw die ID and OD. ToolScan also features an innovative punch scan feature, which scans the punch contour along the longitudinal profile, measuring all […]
Stolle expands operations at two plants
Can making machinery supplier Stolle Machinery Company has completed a major expansion project at two of its plants.
Top honour for Schuler’s Icon V-Drive
Schuler’s vertical bodymaker has been honoured again after winning the German Packaging Award.
Stolle starts major expansion of Centennial plant
Can making machinery supplier Stolle Machinery Company has started work on a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Centennial, Colorado, US.
Schuler wins red dot award
Schuler’s vertical bodymaker has been recognised after winning the red dot design award in the industry and crafts category.
June 2011
Regulars: Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line New Products: New cans and ends in the market place Candid: Greg Frisby, industry manager, Sensory Analytics Features: Marvellous Metpack: A record number of visitors attended this year’s Metpack as Messe Essen once again proved to be the central international meeting place in […]
January/February 2008
Regulars: New Products: New cans and ends in the market place Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line Candid: John Gardner, vice president communications, corporate affairs, HR & recycling, Novelis Europe Features: Lifting the loop: Easylift, Crown’s development in the EO end market, makes opening cans easier than ever. Evert van […]