economy
Coca-Cola to close Milton Keynes site
Coca-Cola has announced that it will be closing its manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, UK.
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.
Metal Packaging Europe talks circular economy at ADF Paris
Metal Packaging Europe is again a sponsor at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF), the annual global conference for the aerosol industry value chain.
Crown takes steps towards a sustainable future
Crown has released its 2017 Sustainability Report to demonstrate the progress it has made on its sustainability journey.
Steel confirmed as model packaging material for circular economy
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the announcement of a balanced Circular Economy Package, following the progress made during the last Trilogue discussions under the Estonian presidency on 18 December.
Mintel announces 2018 global packaging trends
Mintel has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
Ardagh and Henkel collaborate on sustainable beauty product
According to Ardagh, its aerosol manufacturing plant in Wedel, Germany has produced the world’s lightest three-piece steel aerosol container for a range of Henkel’s hairspray products, comprising mainly the European brand Schwarzkopf Drei Wetter Taft.
CarnaudMetalbox celebrates gold at The Skills Show
For the third successive year, CarnaudMetalbox Engineering apprentices have won gold at this year’s Skills Show organised by WorldSkills UK
The future is here
The final day of Asia CanTech kicked off with Thongchai Oranrigsupak, vice chairman of the Thai Metal Packaging Association, providing an overview on the Thai metal packaging industry.
Metal Packaging Europe confirms status as leader in recycling
At the recent Smithers Pira Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference in Barcelona, Metal Packaging Europe underlined the importance placed by consumers for clear facts on packaging materials’ recycling performance.
Counting down the days
We are now only a few days from Asia CanTech in Bangkok! Most of the hard work from a logistics side is now done, so it’s just a case of waiting for the show to begin.
CarnaudMetalbox apprentices prepare for WorldSkills event
Abu Dhabi 2017 marks the next stage of competition for CMB apprentices Jake Green, Alexander McClusky and Jacob Parker. They are currently preparing to take on the world in the Manufacturing Team Challenge.