Can design
New look for DWI cans
Ardagh claims to have revolutionised the drawn walled and ironed (DWI) can making process. Its new 400g can, produced for Bonduelle, uses 15% less material due to a 43% reduction in wall thickness. Ardagh estimates if one billion cans were to convert to the new design, the material saving would be equivalent to the weight […]
Updated: Budweiser to launch bow-tie can
Brewer Anheuser-Busch is to launch a bow-tie version of its beer can next month, according to reports in the United States. The design builds on a rebranding of the can from 2011, Budweiser’s 12th can design since the brewer began offering the beer in cans in 1936, which prominently featured the company’s bow-tie. The brewer […]
‘Gag’ lemonade launched
A gag feature will be hidden in a series of cans developed in association with a Finnish TV show. Rexam has worked with Finnish drinks firm Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy to create a new can design for its Duudesons Jekkulimonadi known as gag lemonade. The soft lemonade drink is named after the Dudesons who are best […]
Brewer develops new can for flagship lager
US brewer Samuel Adams is offering its flagship Boston Lager in cans manufactured by Ball Corporation.
SPACElab switches to cans
Drinks maker SPACElab is packaging its health drink in 250ml Slim cans produced by Rexam.
Canny Awards will honour best craft beer cans
Leading can making company Ball Corporation is supporting a competition that will recognise the best can graphics in the North American craft beer industry.
Innovative aerosols recognised by Aerobal
Aerosols featuring innovative printing and embossing were recognised at this year’s World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition.
New tabs create tough image
Norwegian beverage company Mack has chosen Rexam Beverage Can Europe to create a unique polar bear cut-out tab for its newly designed Arctic Beer series. Rexam worked closely with Mack to create a new can design that has a strong appeal to young urban males aged between 18-35, in particular positioning the series as a beer for the tough and adventurous.
Mall + Herlan nominated for award
Mall + Herlan’s steel monoblock can has been nominated for a German packaging award. The one-piece steel aerosol can design has been nominated by the German Packaging Institute for one of the awards to be presented at the Brau Beviale show in Nürnberg.
October 2011
Articles in this issue include a look at the area of general cans, an article about seaming techniques and a look at what the future holds for cans, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
Bomb lager launched in cans
US Brewer Bomb Beer Company has launched Bomb Lager in 12oz cans from Rexam. Bomb Lager is a traditional Bavarian Helles made from imported barley malt, noble hops and lager yeast. Each batch undergoes a long, cold fermentation process to produce a delicate and smooth flavour profile with a beautiful head that provides delicate yet firm lacing on the glass.
Diet Coke gets new look
Limited edition cans of Diet Coke have hit the shelves in America. The latest evolution in Diet Coke’s iconic ‘Stay Extraordinary’ campaign features a modern new look for fall on the Diet Coke aluminium can and a series of new adverts on television and out-of-home.
Budweiser cans get new look
US brewer Anheuser-Busch has revealed a new design which will be seen on cans of Budweiser. The new look can will roll out of US breweries and into the hands of American beer drinkers this summer, before debuting in markets around the world later this year.
Red Bull celebrates F1 win with champions can
The design of the Red Bull can has been changed for the first time ever in the UK in celebration of its Formula One team’s victory in this year’s World Championship. Driver Sebastian Vettel took the driver’s title in November. He did so in the final race of the season, just a week after the team won the constructors championship.