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Novelis to invest $50 million for new coating line in Brazil
Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminium, has announced that it will invest approximately $50 million to install a coating line for beverage can end stock at its operations in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil.
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.
McKenzie joins CMbE
Chris McKenzie has been appointed as the new sales manager at CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE).
Oven manufacturer expands in China
ITS Shanghai – the Chinese subsidiary of US based oven manufacturer International Thermal Systems – has moved to a larger 50,000 square foot facility in China.
A core of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) held its recent Summit in Košice, Slovakia. Patricia Mobbs, Apeal communications manager, reports on the event
Novelis to expand recycling capacity in Brazil
Novelis, the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminium, is set to invest approximately $32 million to expand recycling capacity at its aluminium rolling and recycling complex in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil.
Sun Chemical announces price increase
Sun Chemical, a leading manufacturer of printing inks and pigments, has announced an increase in prices globally on all packaging inks from 1 December.
New aluminium closure line started by Nampak
Nampak Closures in South Africa has unveiled an aluminium closure production line at its plant in Epping near Cape Town.
Crown reports strong results
Crown Holdings reported strong third quarter results with global beverage can unit volumes rising by three per cent. For the three months to the end of September net sales were up 9.9% at US$2,423 million, mainly driven by the pass through of raw material costs.
Canvironment Week gains more support
Four new can making companies have joined Canvironment Week 2011 – a campaign that promotes the sustainability credentials of metal packaging. Nampak and Collect-a-Can from South Africa, ASA from Italy and Emballator from Sweden have all joined the campaign.
Aerofoil achieves recycling targets
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has revealed that more than 5.8 million households are benefiting from better recycling services as a direct result of its Aerofoil programme.
Production of aluminium aerosol cans set to increase
Worldwide production of aluminium aerosol cans is expected to increase this year, breaking last year’s record of about six billion units.
Perm wins export awards
Perm Machine & Tool has been recognised for its export efforts after winning two awards.
Can sales increase in Europe
Beverage can sales increased by 6% in Europe during the first half of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010, according to industry association Beverage Can Makers Europe. Soft drinks were the main benefactors of the good weather conditions with a healthy increase in sales of 8% on the comparable period in the first half of 2010.