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March 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes features on drying technology for cans, handling and conveying and caps and closures. There is also an in-depth look at the soft drinks market.
Strong recycling performance for aluminium closures
Around 40% of aluminium closures are currently being recycled throughout Europe.
EAFA backs aluminium closures campaign
The leading manufacturers of aluminium closures have launched a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the advantages of closures for wine bottles.
Aluminium production down in Germany
German aluminium producers and processors reported slight declines during the period January to September 2012, according to German-based trade association Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
Novelis sells aluminium foil plants
Novelis has completed the sale of three European aluminium foil and packaging plants to Eurofoil, a unit of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC).
Foil suppliers join Alupro
The UK’s three major household foil suppliers have joined the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).
Amcor honoured at awards ceremony
Packaging manufacturer Amcor Flexibles has been recognised by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) after winning two Alufoil Trophies.
Crown helps make tuna cans easier to open
A leading Mediterranean fish canner is relaunching its oil-based tuna in easier to open oval-shaped cans.
Grolsch gets a new look
Brewer SABMiller has revealed a new design for all cans, bottles and other packaging for the beer brand Grolsch.
Resource efficient
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) recently hosted a debate on metal’s sustainability at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event, which was hosted in partnership with Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy MEP, brought together key influencers to promote metal resource efficiency in a sustainable Europe. You can read more about how the event went in the March issue of […]
Recycling campaign launched in Northern Ireland
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is encouraging householders in Northern Ireland to recycle their metal packaging through a campaign called MetalMatters.
Festive recycling
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has called on consumers in the UK to recycle all the extra foil trays that they use over Christmas. When you consider the number of things that are recycled at Christmas time (like decorations, trees and even presents) recycling a bit of foil should be a piece of cake. […]
Alupro encourages recycling at Christmas
As sales of mince pies soar in the run up to Christmas, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging consumers in the UK to recycle all their used foil and metal containers.
Innovative aerosols recognised by Aerobal
Aerosols featuring innovative printing and embossing were recognised at this year’s World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition.