carbon footprint
The evolution of food cans
The manufacturers of steel cans are reaching a new milestone in response to consumer preference for new can linings.
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.
Miltec UV celebrates milestone with new lithium-ion battery technology
Miltec UV has recently celebrated its 28th year in business. The company has expanded into several new markets domestically and internationally and now has plans to further grow new markets in 2018.
Ball wins aerosol innovation award
Ball Corporation has won a 2017 Aerosol Dispensing Forum (ADF) Innovation Award for its L’Oreal Men Expert antiperspirant can, produced using Ball’s ReAl technology.
Ball partners with Unilever to deliver lighter weight aerosol packaging
Ball Corporation and Unilever has partnered to bring a more sustainable aluminum aerosol can to the market.
Argus Cidery chooses Ardagh to package its craft cider
Argus Cidery has partnered with Ardagh to package its Ciderkin and Ginger Perry craft cider in 12oz beverage cans.
Steel cans reduce climate change impact
The Association of Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has confirmed that the impact on climate change of the average unit of steel packaging was reduced by 32% during 2000 to 2013.
BAMA Awards winners announced
The 2016 British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) Awards took place yesterday (19 October) at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
Back to business
After a very enjoyable week on holiday in Malta, it’s time to turn my attention to the rest of the calendar year in the can making world.
Decrease in metal packaging carbon footprint
Further improvement has been achieved in the metal packaging industry’s environmental positioning, according to a study by European Metal Packaging (Empac).
Ball publishes sustainability report
Ball Corporation has published its fifth sustainability report, which details the company’s progress towards its updated priorities and sets a clear path for the future with ten new goals to be achieved by 2020.
Rexam supports Swedish craft brewer
Rexam has joined forces with craft brewer, Southside Brewing Company, to produce its first ever canned Western pacific IPA. The move from glass bottle to aluminium highlights the company’s dedication to sustainability.
Tubex launches aluminium aerosol can
Tubex has launched its first aluminium aerosol can produced neither with lacquer nor ink, the Purity can.
Ball set to meet target
Ball is on target to meet its goal of reducing the carbon footprint of its most common beverage can formats by 25% within 10 years.