economy
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.
Crown opens Greenfield beverage can facility in the US
Crown has celebrated the opening of its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, New York with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place on 9 May.
All time high for steel packaging recycling in Europe
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached another all-time high of 77.5%, according to figures issued by the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal).
Value of steel for packaging confirmed by environmental consultants
The value of steel for packaging, a permanent material in a circular economy has been highlighted by leading environmental consultants.
Apeal welcomes industry merger for a stronger Metal Packaging Europe
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the launch of Metal Packaging Europe as an overarching European association that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations, to promote the benefits of rigid metal packaging.
Apeal welcomes plenary vote of European Parliament on circular economy package
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote on the Circular Economy Package (CEP).
Professor highlights design possibilities of steel for packaging
Roland ten Klooster, professor of packaging design and management at Holland’s University of Twente has explained the benefits of design possibilities offered by steel for packaging in an article commissioned to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal).
Circular thinking
The Circular Economy has dominated the discussions at the 14th International Recycling Congress so far on day one.
What’s the Apeal?
November 2016 saw the appointment of Alexis Van Maercke as the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging’s (Apeal) new secretary general. CanTech finds out how he is settling in.
Apeal welcomes the approach of a circular economy package
Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the result of the European Parliament’s (EP) environment committee (ENVI) vote on the review of the WPD and PPWD, two key pieces of legislation which are relevant to the industry.
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Glud & Marstrand joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Glud & Marstrand has joined the association as a corporate member.
Apeal video highlights importance of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has launched a new video animation highlighting the unique benefits of steel as the ideal packaging material for a circular economy.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.