cans
Ardagh further lightweights can range
Ardagh has further lightweighted its range of aluminium cans across the majority of its plants, making it one of the most sustainable cans in the market today.
Rockstar Energy adopts Ardagh Group’s beverage end technologies
Energy drink brand Rockstar Energy is using several of Ardagh Group’s beverage end features in a new range of promotional cans.
Villaquiran named as CEO of Canpack Group
Roberto Villaquiran has been named as chief executive officer of the Canpack Group and president of the management board of Can-Pack S.A.
APEAL launches new Steel for Packaging website
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
KHS now also labels cans
KHS, a manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, is now offering its Innoket Neo labelling series for the cans to manufactureres of small batches and producers with high brand variety.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Ball’s first quarter results slowed compared to 2018
The company’s comparable net earnings were $167 million compared to $180 million in 2018, reportedly due to higher US scrap costs and higher plant start-up costs.
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.