metal packaging
Suzhou Slac acquires Corima
Suzhou SLAC Precision Equipment has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the shares of Corima International Machinery S.R.L.
Always Coca-Cola
Euro CanTech will stay refreshed in Berlin with the news that Stéphane Egret, Packaging Innovator at Coca-Cola, has confirmed his attendance at the show, which takes place on 4-6 April 2016.
Bhatia confirms for Candid Forum
As well as key European figures, Euro CanTech’s inaugural ‘Candid Forum’ can also boast of representation from the Asian market with Hindustan Tin Works’, Atit Bhatia, the latest high profile figure to give his support to the event and act as a participant.
Tata Steel – A keynote to the future
The remaining keynote speaker for Euro CanTech has now been finalised with Tata Steel now confirmed for the event, which takes place on 4-6 April in Berlin, Germany.
Metal packaging recycling hits 74.7% record
Metal Packaging Europe reports that in 2013 over 3 million tonnes of steel packaging and aluminium beverage cans were recycled, bringing the recycling rate of rigid metal packaging to a new record of 74.7%.
Euro CanTech adds a touch of Asian spice
Euro CanTech is now less than two months away and the event is really starting to gain some momentum with the cream of the European can making industry set to attend the two day exhibition and gala dinner.
An efficient saving
Alex Fordham was recently granted an exclusive interview with CIE’s general manager, Franco Falcone. Falcone spoke candidly about CIE’s new Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology, which is set to transform how metal packaging companies consume water.
Time flies…
I’m rapidly approaching three months in the role and it’s been a hectic, but very enjoyable time nethertheless.
Ardagh utilises digital features
Ardagh Group is now able to add a host of promotional and security features to its metal packaging solutions thanks to an exclusive partnership with Dutch watermark solutions company Filigrade.
Ardagh unveils new serving system
Ardagh has launched a new tapping system for its 3.1 and 5 litre metal part kegs to bring a pub experience to any home based celebration or occasion.
William Boyd
An interview with William Boyd, the new director and chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA).
Seal of Quality joins Empac
Empac (European Metal Packaging) has announced the addition of its seventh associate member, Seal of Quality.
Valspar packaging launches website
The Valspar Corporation has announced that its packaging division has launched a new website to spotlight its valPure non-BPA product line of coatings for light metal packaging.
Gruppo ASA acquires Italian Crown plant
Gruppo ASA has signed the transfer of shares and consequently the takeover of Crown Speciality Packaging, a company with a turnover of €20 million and 80 employees.