innovation
UK aerosol filling figures increase
Figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that UK aerosol fillings increased by 9.4 per cent in 2011.
New can offers smoother pour
Miller Lite cans in the US now feature a second tab that is designed to increase airflow and create a smoother pour.
Ball honoured by Coca-Cola
Ball Packaging Europe has been named as Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Supplier of the Year.
ReAl can technology from Ball
US can maker Ball Corporation has developed a metal technology breakthrough – an extruded aluminium can that contains recycled material.
Award winning brands in cans
Two drinks that are packaged in cans made by Rexam were honoured at the Beverage Innovation Awards in London.
Metal matters
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) took part in a debate on metal packaging’s contribution to a resource-efficient Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels. Patricia Mobbs, communications manager, reports on the event
Stolle to focus on innovation
Stolle’s chief operating and technical officer Greg Butcher (pictured right) says the company has a new focus on innovation.
Schuler wins red dot award
Schuler’s vertical bodymaker has been recognised after winning the red dot design award in the industry and crafts category.
Aluminium bottles for Strongbow cider
Carlton United Breweries (CUB) has teamed up with Ardagh Group and Amcor to bring leading cider brand Strongbow to market in aluminium bottles throughout Australia.
Ball provides brewer with can graphic solution
Ball Corporation’s Eyeris printing technology has been used to create graphics on cans for US brewer Avery Brewing.
Tinplate manufacturer changes name
Tinplate manufacturer Rasselstein has changed its name to ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein GmbH.
Rexam’s Fusion bottle wins innovation award
A new natural energy drink packaged in Rexam’s aluminium Fusion bottle won a top award at the LSA Innovation Awards 2011 in France.
Rexam launches Europe’s first 75cl can
Leading can maker Rexam has announced that it will make Europe’s first 75cl can, which was launched onto the Russian and Eastern European markets at the end of 2011.
Crown helps enhance aerosol’s performance
Crown Aerosol Packaging North America has helped enhance the performance of an anaesthetic skin refrigerant aerosol can from Gebauer.