metal packaging
Investing in the future
At Metpack, the news that SLAC are in advanced negotiations to acquire Intercan Group took many within the metal packaging industry by surprise. But what are the implications for the industry? Alex Fordham speaks with Intercan’s owner Peter Strode to find out more.
Metal Packaging wins at Starpack Student and Schools Awards
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association scooped two ‘Best in Show’ awards at the Starpack Student and Schools Awards presented in London.
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event
Taking the SLAC
Our first Candid Forum member for Asia CanTech has been finalised with SLAC’s Chris McKenzie confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Strategic partnership for metal decorating inks
Sun Chemical and KBA-MetalPrint have announced their global partnership for metal decorating inks.
All’s fair in love and cans
The latest in the PPG/AkzoNobel saga this week has been particularly interesting, with the news that PPG has decided to withdraw its proposal and not pursue an offer. With a visible conflict between the company and its shareholders, it will be interesting to see how long AkzoNobel can see off careful admirers…
ORG Packaging confirmed for Asia CanTech
Our first keynote speaker for Asia CanTech has been finalised with ORG Packaging confirmed for the event which takes place on 30 October-1 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fighting the real enemy
We’ve just returned from Chicago and the annual International Metal Decorator’s Association’s (IMDA) annual conference.
From the sublime to the ridiculous
I can imagine there are a few jaded individuals this week as it’s back to normality after a busy show schedule. For me at least, Metpack certainly lived up to expectations and it was a delight to see so many of you sampling our refreshments on our stand. Neil’s Morgan safely arrived back on home soil too!
Crown expands use of inspection systems from AVT
Crown has announced that it recently installed a new AVT Titan 100% inspection solution at its Calerno, Italy manufacturing plant.
It’s where it all happens
Wolfgang Niemsch, chairman of the Metpack committee, welcomed in the 2017 edition of the show with a positive message of prosperity within the metal packaging sector.
PrintabLED wins the Gold Metpack Innovation Award 2017
The Italian company PrintabLED has won the industry Gold Metpack Innovation Award 2017, for its high performance UV-LED systems of the same name for paint and printing systems.
A sense of nostalgia
Sri Lanka’s can making industry has entered a new phase with the opening of GM Metal Packaging’s decorative tinplate can production plant that is serving the customers who previously have been supplied from the company’s main factory in Guangdong Province in China. David Hayes reports.
Crown congratulates Moosehead Breweries on 150 years
Crown has sent its best wishes to long time metal packaging partner Moosehead Breweries on its 150 years in business, an anniversary that also happens to coincide with Canada’s own sesquicentennial.