energy
HeatGenie extends agreement with Crown
HeatGenie has extended its joint development agreement with Crown Holdings – a move that could see the US company’s self-heating cans brought to market this year.
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Ball supplies cans to Dry Dock Brewing
Dry Dock Brewing has become the latest US craft brewer to start packaging its beer in cans supplied by Ball Corporation.
Ball reaches production milestone in Belgrade
Ball Packaging Europe’s plant in Serbia, Belgrade, produced more than one billion cans in 2012.
Natural energy boost in a can
A natural energy drink has been launched in Rexam’s 250ml slim can.
December 2012/January 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes an interview with Ball’s Gerrit Heske. The latest oven technology is revealed and there is a review of the Tinplate Conference that recently took place in Barcelona, Spain. There is also a look at the rise of energy drinks in cans and the reasons why fillers are choosing cans as their package of choice. The area of printing is also covered in-depth in this issue.
Alcoa’s aluminium can tree
Employees at Alcoa Canada are highlighting the energy savings achieved through recycling with a Christmas tree made of aluminium cans.
HeatGenie and EnCanSol sign deal
US-based HeatGenie has moved a step closer to bringing its self-heating cans to the market after signing a deal with EnCanSol Capital Corporation for the manufacturing of new technology.
Scotland’s businesses set to ‘make every can count’
Businesses in Scotland are being asked to support the Every Can Counts campaign by recycling empty drinks cans.
Rexam to add new line at Austrian can plant
Rexam is adding a fourth manufacturing line at its beverage can plant in Ludesch, Austria, at a cost of around £20 million.
New technology
Jack Knight from INX International takes a look at what’s next in the metal decorating industry
Roeslein showcases Red Bud facility
US-based Roeslein & Associates, systems integrator in the two-piece container industry, invited more than 100 suppliers and customers to an open day at its facility in Red Bud, Illinois last Thursday (15 November).
Feel good drink available in cans
A new sparkling energy drink designed to help consumers “feel good and do more” has been launched in 10.5oz Sleek cans produced by Rexam.
Ball at Brau
Ball Packaging Europe will demonstrate developments in the drinks can market at this year’s Brau Beviale in Nuremberg, Germany.