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CMI opposes tariffs on American-made aluminium cans
The CMI has told the US Commerce Department that aluminium can sheets and aluminum ingot are not a security risk that requires intervention in the form of tariffs or trade restrictions.
Supply and demand
As we prepare for our summer holidays here at Bell Publishing, I’d like to remind you all of the impending deadlines for our annual Supplier Profile issue.
Ardagh Group announces commercialisation of Nitro Can
The Ardagh Group has announced the commercialisation of its Nitro Can product.
Crown’s Peelfit technology wins gold at DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
Crown Food Europe has received a gold award at the 29th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation for its easy-open foil sealed can.
A forum for discussion
With preparations in full swing for our upcoming Asia CanTech show this October, we can now make another announcement regarding the show.
WaveGrip appoints new director of engineering
WaveGrip has appointed Bill Robertson as its director of engineering.
Trump administration asked to exclude steel cans from tariffs
The canned food industry has asked president Donald Trump and commerce secretary Wilbur Ross to exclude tinplate steel from tariffs and other restrictions.
Strategic partnership for metal decorating inks
Sun Chemical and KBA-MetalPrint have announced their global partnership for metal decorating inks.
Actega North America launches UV shrink ink system
Actega North America is launching a line of UV shrink inks to enhance its ACTExact system.
The only way is cans
During my time in the industry so far, the main critique from the hardy souls of the can making business has been the fact that we have been so slow to market ourselves compared to other packaging formats.
Rexnord announces digital productivity platform
Rexnord has announced the launch of DiRXN, its new digital productivity platform based on the integration of innovative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and ecommerce technologies.
Apeal highlights benefits of steel for packaging
In celebration of The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging’s 30th anniversary, a series of three articles have been published to share views about the future of steel for packaging.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
ORG Packaging confirmed for Asia CanTech
Our first keynote speaker for Asia CanTech has been finalised with ORG Packaging confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.