can makers
The material of choice
CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg looks at how Novelis a leading producer of rolled aluminium has changed the structure of the industry.
CMB Engineering creates new role for Asian markets
CMB Engineering has created a new role aimed at supporting the company’s sales in Asia. The British-based maker of can making machinery has appointed Lawrence Corbally (pictured) as its sales manager for Asia. CMB Engineering claims it has seen “strong growth” in the can making sector in Asia driven by the rising middle-class in the […]
MetalMatters reaches two million households
MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s kerbside recycling improvement programme, has reached more than two million households in the UK.
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Can makers reduce their carbon emissions
A study carried out on behalf of the European Metal Packaging Association (Empac) shows that its members reduced their carbon emissions by up to 21% between 2006 and 2008.
MPE secretary general to speak at Euro CanTech
Anders Linde (pictured), the secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for Euro CanTech 2013.
December 2012/January 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes an interview with Ball’s Gerrit Heske. The latest oven technology is revealed and there is a review of the Tinplate Conference that recently took place in Barcelona, Spain. There is also a look at the rise of energy drinks in cans and the reasons why fillers are choosing cans as their package of choice. The area of printing is also covered in-depth in this issue.
The rise of aerosols
Dr John Morris, CEO of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), looks at the trends driving aerosol production across Europe
New industry event launched
The organisers of the highly successful Asia CanTech conference and exhibition are launching Euro CanTech, which will take place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, UK from 26-28 June 2013.
Unimaq appoints Chinese agent
Unimaq, a leader in beverage can printing technology, has appointed MEMAG Global Technologies as its official agent for products and services in China.
Brazil sets recycling world record
Brazil’s aluminium beverage cans recycling rate reached 98.3% in 2011 – a new world record.
Benjamit wins top award
Thailand-based can maker Benjamit Packaging won the supreme award at this year’s Asia CanTech Awards.
Belvac expands in China
Belvac Production Machinery, a manufacturer of high-speed production machinery for the can making industry, has opened a new distribution centre in China.
New Sterling Necker from CMB
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMB Engineering) has launched a multiple-stage die necking system for two-piece aluminum or steel can production.