labelling
Sacmi brings Industry 4.0 to the packaging and beverage industry
According to Sacmi, equipping every machine with sensors that are innovative and compatible with existing plant engineering is its strategy for translating Industry 4.0 into practice.
Estrella renews its trust in Sacmi labelling
Spanish brewery giant Estrella has chosen Sacmi-developed OPERA technology to give its labelling line a boost for the second time.
Innosen Europe relocates to Barcelona, Spain
Developer of innovative sensors and quality assurance systems for the 3-piece metal packaging industry Innosen Europe has relocated to a new office as of 28 November.
Henkel to present labelling solutions at Drinktec
Henkel’s guiding topic for this year’s Drinktec is “Smart labelling, smart savings – Henkel adhesives will turn your numbers around.”
BAMA increases membership
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has welcomed Springfield Solutions as its newest member.
What’s the Apeal?
November 2016 saw the appointment of Alexis Van Maercke as the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging’s (Apeal) new secretary general. CanTech finds out how he is settling in.
Domino opens Chinese factory
Domino Printing Sciences has opened a new factory in Changshu, China.
NBL chooses Sacmi labels
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has announced Sacmi is renewing its labelling machines on account of hard wearing reliability and flexibility.
Coca-Cola UK to go colour coded
In 2015, Coca-Cola’s labels will change in the UK as it adopts the Department of Health’s voluntary front-of-pack labelling scheme and its colour coded system. When the scheme was announced last year, Coca-Cola considered signing up at the time but instead decided to continue with the Guideline Daily Amount system that was in use across […]
Top retailers up to speed with aerosol regulations
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association have told the annual meeting of its Retail Liaison Group that aerosol regulations and labelling are changing. The BAMA Retail Liaison Group consists of technical representatives from many of the UK’s major retailers, including several of the largest grocery, pharmacy and DIY retail chains. The network keeps retailers up to […]
Plastic “can” aims to topple metal packaging
British-based RPC Containers Corby has launched what it calls a “modern plastic alternative” to the can. Its 380ml Apollo claims to have the look of a can combined with this “easy handling and safety benefits” of plastics, it can also be re-closed. The company says the Apollo is suitable for a variety of food processes […]
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
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.
Whisky in a can could be banned in Scotland
A new canned whisky, which is on sale in the Caribbean and South America, has come in for criticism from the Scotch Whisky Association. Panama-based company Scottish Spirits has launched the 33cl aluminium cans, the first time straight whisky has been sold in a can.