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etma reports stable growth in European tube industry in 2017
With total production of 10.5 billion tubes in 2017, the member companies of the European tube manufacturers association (etma) continued their path of growth and achieved a year-on-year increase in production of 2%.
Crown announces new capping solutions package
Crown Food Europe has introduced a service package for food manufacturers. The package includes the sale of its capping technology, ancillary components and technical support for the machine’s service life.
Deadline approaching for the Euro CanTech Awards 2018
The prestigious Euro CanTech Awards will be presented at the Euro CanTech Gala Dinner on 20 March 2018.
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.
Campbell Soup Company announces closure of Toronto plant
The Campbell Soup Company has announced it will be closing its manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada.
Sonoco unveils SoftPeel membrane
Global packaging company Sonoco has introduced its SoftPeel membrane, a new closure option for cans.
Wavegrip strengthens sales and development team
WaveGrip has appointed Paulo Catalão as its sales and business development manager, EMEA.
Crown’s orbit closure debuts in Poland
Polish fruit and vegetable processor Dawtona has partnered with Crown Food Europe to bring the Orbit Closure to Poland’s retail shelves for the first time.
Ball to close three US beverage packaging plants
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be ceasing production at three of its beverage packaging plants in the US.
Silgan to display new metal closures at Drinktec
Manufacturer of plastic bottle caps Silgan Closures will be showcasing its metal and plastic closure solutions for the food and drink markets at Drinktec 2017.
The Orbit Closure debuts in the Spanish market
The Orbit Closure, from Crown Food Europe, has been introduced in the Spanish market. Gutarra, part of the Riberebro Group, has presented the closure on three of its product lines: Tus Primeros Judias Verdes, Acelgas, and Col.
Crown’s PVC–free closures to enhance sustainability
To meet demand for more environmentally friendly packaging from European food and beverage brands, Crown Food Europe has launched metal closure technology featuring a PVC-free compound.
Ball to cease production at Recklinghausen, Germany facility
Ball Corporation has announced that it intends to cease production at the company’s Recklinghausen, Germany facilities at the end of July 2017, and only after due negotiation and agreement with the works council.
Crown celebrates 125 years of innovation
In 1892, William Painter changed the trajectory of the beverage industry with the invention of the bottle cap. Throughout 2017, the company that Painter founded, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.