manufacturing
Lighthouse Systems receives Honourable Mention from Gartner Magic Quadrant
Lighthouse Systems has been recognised with an “Honourable Mention” in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems report.
Positive growth outlook for small businesses within the manufacturing sector
Hitachi Capital Business Finance has revealed that 44% of small businesses in the manufacturing sector predict growth for the period to 31 March 2020.
Canpack opens new site in Colombia
Canpack, a manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, has opened its brand-new facility located in Tocancipa, Colombia following an investment of around $150m.
German aluminium industry predicts downturn
The German aluminium industry is expecting a slight economic downturn in 2019, following mixed business development in the first half of 2019, according to Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA).
BAMA announces appointment of new chairman
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the appointment of Tony Brealey, managing director and co-owner of Reabrook, as chairman of the association.
Ardagh Group completes conversion of Rugby plant
The Ardagh Group has recently completed the conversion of its Rugby, UK beverage can manufacturing plant from steel to aluminium.
Wavegrip rides the crest of a growth wave
WaveGrip has seen significant growth in its applicator machine installations on the back of recent investment in its manufacturing capability in both the UK and USA and the global demand for more sustainable multi-packing solutions.
BCM builds new beverage can plant in Thailand
A new beverage can plant is being constructed in Thailand by Bangkok Can Manufacturing (BCM), a subsidiary of Japan’s Toyo Seikan Group (TSG).