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Hoping for better news
There was some sad news recently, after Coca-Cola announced the plan to close UK plants in Milton Keynes and Northampton, putting 300 jobs in jeopardy.
Ball to expand business in South America
Ball Corporation has announced plans to build a one-line beverage can and end manufacturing plant in Asunción, Paraguay and to add capacity in its Buenos Aires, Argentina, facility.
Ardagh, Ball & CMI urge US president not to impose cansheet and aluminium tariffs
CEOs from some of America’s leading food and beverage companies and trade associations have joined the American Beverage Association, Beer Institute, and Can Manufacturers Institute in sending a letter to president Donald Trump requesting that he refrain from imposing tariffs or import restrictions on cansheet, primary aluminium, and scrap.
A bright outlook
This blog comes to you from a very wet and miserable looking Paris. The city could easily be mistaken for Manchester on a drizzly UK day – not the salubrious surroundings that you often become accustomed to here.
Aerobal appoints new president
Leopold Werdich, managing director of Tubex Holding, has been elected president of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal).
Cortec unveils water-based coating for metal protection
Cortec has developed VpCI-372 E, a new water-based peelable coating that it claims is easy to apply and remove for temporary protection of metal parts against rust and corrosion.
Your first port of call
In this week’s Euro CanTech news, we are delighted to confirm Ardagh’s involvement with the show in the form of a keynote speaker slot.
Crown and Neodif bring Noble Rey beer to France
Craft beer is becoming increasingly popular in France.
February 2018
Focus: US 2018 – The year ahead Water treatment Site visit: can maker.
Ball collaborates with Spanish water brand for tonic and tea cans
Ball Corporation has partnered with Spanish water brand Aguas Minerales de Firgas to produce aluminium cans for its new range of Sou Tea and Sou Tonic drinks.
Actega North America announces price increases
In response to the rise in raw material and supply chain costs, ACTEGA North America is set to increase prices on inks, coatings, adhesives and pressroom chemicals.
Euro CanTech keynote speaker announced
Tim Clarke, director of strategic development – metal division, Ardagh Group, has been confirmed as a speaker at Euro CanTech 2018.
The consolidation continues
The acquisition trail continues within the metal packaging industry, as the news this week has been the fact that Belvac Production Machinery has announced the acquisition of Rosario Can Technology.
Belvac acquires Rosario Can Technology
Belvac Production Machinery has announced the acquisition of Rosario Can Technology