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Drink cans strong as demand for aluminium drops
New figures have revealed a 4.6% drop in demand for aluminium packaging by German based manufacturers. The figures show volume losses through 2012 with packaging manufacturers producing a total of 320,025 tons (t) down from 2011’s total of 335,490t. The figures were released today (15 April) by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA), a federation of product-oriented […]
Food can’s footprint drops 30% in a decade
The environmental impact of the three-piece 425ml steel food can has fallen by almost a third since 2000, according to research. A study, by Empac and its supply chain partners released today (19 March), looked at the environmental impact of the iconic three-piece. It found the can’s carbon footprint has been reduced, on average, by […]
Soft drinks in cans
Despite the doom and gloom headlines, there are options for growth in soft drinks. Helen Lewis discovers that you just need to know where to look
Growth for CSD can market
The Can Makers, the body representing the UK manufacturers of beverage cans, has revealed that a total of 5,147 million carbonated soft drink (CSD) cans were shipped in 2012 – an increase of 0.6% on shipments in 2011.
Strong recycling performance for aluminium closures
Around 40% of aluminium closures are currently being recycled throughout Europe.
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Ball reaches production milestone in Belgrade
Ball Packaging Europe’s plant in Serbia, Belgrade, produced more than one billion cans in 2012.
Recycling campaign launched in London
A metal packaging industry-led programme designed to increase at-home recycling has been launched across south London.
Applying product codes to cans
Nick Plaister, continuous ink jet director at Domino Printing Sciences, offers his views on the latest trends and innovations for the canning sector
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.
Rexam invests in India
Rexam together with its joint venture partner Hindustan Tin Works has opened a new aluminium beverage can line at its plant in Taloja, India.
Ink costs rise at Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical Europe, a leading manufacturer of printing inks and pigments for the packaging industry, is increasing the prices of its products because of the rising cost of raw materials.
Novelis starts work on new recycling centre
Novelis has started work on a facility that is projected to be the world’s largest aluminium recycling centre.
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).