cans
Recycling good for business, as well as environment says NACS and CMI
Recycling is not just good for the environment, but for business too, says a new resource published by NACS and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Ardagh Brazil to invest in expansion
Ardagh Group plans to expand production at its Brazilian Jacareí and Manaus can and end facilities.
SAC expands in Vietnam
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC) has established its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminum cans, aiming to expand its business in the country.
Thatchers lightweights its cider cans
Thatchers has introduced new, lighter weight cans for its cider, saving the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year.
Actor shaves beard to encourage can use
Actor, Jason Momoa, has partnered with Ball Corporation to raise awareness of a new canned water.
Diageo to remove plastic from multipacks
Drinks manufacturer, Diageo, has announced it will stop using plastic rings on its multipacks, opting for cardboard packaging instead.
Canned craft beer sales increase by nearly two thirds in 2018
The UK trade body for drinks cans, the Can Makers, has revealed that growth of cans in the beer and cider market increased by 6% in 2018, according to data from Nielsen.
MetPac-SA encourages retailers to become members
MetPac-SA has been educating brand owners and retailers about its aims and objectives as part of a drive to get them to sign up as members.
See CMB Reformat Decorator in action
Cannex 2019 will see Carnaud MetalBox display its Reformat Decorator in a visual display, printing cans live on the show floor for visitors to see.
Applied Vision reports record revenue
Applied Vision Corporation, a provider of machine vision inspection systems for the metal food and beverage container manufacturing industry, announced another record-breaking fiscal period
WaveGrip launches carrier for slim cans
Multi-packing solutions provider, WaveGrip, has launched its latest carrier for slimmer, sleek style cans, which are now increasingly popular across a variety of alcoholic and soft beverages.
Ball designs AVA Fruit Water Cans
Responding to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market, brewery Ölgerðin enlisted Ball to help them design and produce cans for its AVA fruit water brand.
Innovus acquires Inox can seamer product line
Innovus Engineering has acquired the Inox range of can seaming machines.
Global packaging trends for 2019
Market Intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.