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European beverage can market enjoys 2% growth
2015 has proved to be another record year for total can fillings, with over 64 billion cans filled in Europe, an increase of 1.25 billion over the previous year.
It’s a merry-go-round
There was some revealing news yesterday in the Ball/Rexam takeover operation, which was alerted to my attention courtesy of Reuters.
Patrick Heskins
An interview with Patrick Heskins, managing director of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA).
Tata Steel – A keynote to the future
The remaining keynote speaker for Euro CanTech has now been finalised with Tata Steel now confirmed for the event, which takes place on 4-6 April in Berlin, Germany.
Rexam gets racing
Rexam has collaborated with Big Shock, a Czech energy drinks brand, to create a limited edition range of can designs.
From Russia with love
I hope you enjoy the March issue of CanTech International, which should hit desks later this week.
Euro CanTech reaches pole position
It has been a busy few days for the events team at Bell Publishing and after the confirmation of Hindustan Tin Works’ Atit Bhatia’s attendance at Euro CanTech 2016, the Polish can maker Can-Pack has also confirmed that they will be visiting Berlin this April.
BCME launches new website
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME), the trade body representing Europe drinks can manufacturers has announced the launch of its new website.
Euro CanTech adds a touch of Asian spice
Euro CanTech is now less than two months away and the event is really starting to gain some momentum with the cream of the European can making industry set to attend the two day exhibition and gala dinner.
An efficient saving
Alex Fordham was recently granted an exclusive interview with CIE’s general manager, Franco Falcone. Falcone spoke candidly about CIE’s new Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology, which is set to transform how metal packaging companies consume water.
Time flies…
I’m rapidly approaching three months in the role and it’s been a hectic, but very enjoyable time nethertheless.
Ardagh utilises digital features
Ardagh Group is now able to add a host of promotional and security features to its metal packaging solutions thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch watermark solutions company Filigrade.
Beer can finalists announced
Finalists for the 2016 Indie Beer Can Festival have been announced.
Football fan pushes can scheme
FC United fan ‘Bonner’ has devised an aluminium can recycling initiative to raise funds for the club.