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Ball closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2021
Ball Corporation is closer to achieving it’s goal of 100% renewable electricity across its US sites by 2021.
Ardagh Brazil to invest in expansion
Ardagh Group plans to expand production at its Brazilian Jacareí and Manaus can and end facilities.
SAC expands in Vietnam
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC) has established its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminum cans, aiming to expand its business in the country.
VMI opens latest service centre in Thailand
In January, VMI opened its latest Service Center located in Chon Buri Province, Thailand.
thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel announce executive leadership for planned joint venture
Following the announcement of a joint European steel venture between Tata Steel and thyssenkrupp, the members of the future management board have been released.
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 […]
VMI Yantai announces appointment of new general manager
VMI Yantai has announced the appointment of Mr Chen Xing Chunjing as general manager.
Campbell Soup to sell international and fresh food businesses
Campbell Soup Company is to sell its international businesses and fresh refrigerated-foods unit, following a several month-long strategic review and pressure from hedge fund investors to sell the whole company.
New international appointments at SLAC
As part of its continuing international expansion, Suzhou SLAC Precision Equipment Co has announced a number of new key management appointments.
Roeslein names new leadership team
Roeslein & Associates, Inc. has announced recent changes to its leadership group and the introduction of a new organisational structure.
The week that was
News in the metal packaging industry is a lot like London buses; you wait ages for a story, then three come along at once.
Bosch plans to sell its packaging business
Bosch has announced its decision to look for a buyer for its packaging machinery business (PA), specifically the pharmaceuticals and food units of the Packaging Technology division.
Tata Steel and thyssenkrupp announce European steel merger
Following a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2017, Tata Steel and thyssenkrupp AG have signed definitive agreements to combine their European steel businesses in a 50/50 joint venture in a new company.
Miltec UV hires new director of operations
Miltec UV has announced Oliver Hamann as its new director of operations.