Editor's blog
Too good an opportunity to miss
The September issue of CanTech International is undoubtedly one not to miss as we bring you our annual ‘bumper’ Supplier Profile issue.
Edible cans
Our July/August issue has just gone to press and you can look forward to CanTech’s inaugural ‘12 Most Valuable People within the can making industry’.
Tata Steel for Asia 2016
Many of the team here at Bell Publishing have now returned from their summer holidays and our attentions turn towards the 2016 instalment of Asia CanTech.
Dawning of a new era
This morning I heard a song on the radio from The Specials – (Dawning of A) New Era and this was rather apt for the week we have had in the industry. We finally learnt the news that Ball has finally completed the acquisition of Rexam for the princely sum of $6.1 billion.
Brexit- betting on the future?
For someone who studied politics at university before becoming a journalist, the political spectrum over the past few days has been utterly compelling in the UK.
A key note to the future – Crown in Asia
Having already secured the services of Kian Joo and Tata Steel to present as keynote speakers at Asia CanTech 2016, Bell Publishing has announced that the new president of Crown’s Asia Pacific division, Robert H. Bourque Jr., will also be presenting at the show.
A look ahead…
It’s very much back to business for the team as we plan ahead for the next instalment of Asia CanTech 2016.
Time to dream?
We are now only a couple of days away from Euro 2016 and there appears to be a degree of cautious optimism building in England.
Taking stock
It was a fun trip out to Chicago for IMDA last week. I think both Mark and I have rediscovered our love of golf having seen the impeccable condition of the course at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills resort.
Tales from the Windy City
Hello from Chicago where I’m here for the International Metal Decorators Association’s annual conference.
Next stop Kuala Lumpur
It is now time for the team here at Bell Publishing to turn our attention to the next instalment of Asia CanTech, which is set to take place at the Hilton Hotel on 7-9 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
On the beers
I’m particularly glad that this week’s blog doesn’t coincide with my visit to the Independent Beer Can Awards which I’ll be attending tomorrow night (Thursday 12 May).
Back to business
Aside from a nightmare journey back from Denver which included flight delays, an incompetent taxi driver and being sat next to the passenger from hell (don’t ask!), my week in Denver for Cannex was a really enjoyable one and a valuable experience as far as my can making education goes.