metal packaging
Students share in recognition for Ardagh’s Fondü package
An all-in-one Fondü bowl produced by Ardagh for Emmi has won a WorldStar Award, recognising the best world packaging in 2016.
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.
Day two at ADF
Last week I reported on the first day of the ADF Forum show. Here is my round-up of day two: On day two of the show, communications manager Ellen Wauters provided an overview on the European Metal Packaging Industry in Europe (Empac). Wauters explained the latest on Empac’s work on marketing metal as a permanent material and ‘The Forever Story’.
Crown unveils microsite to showcase design possibilities
Crown has launched a microsite to help brand owners experience the various design possibilities offered by metal packaging.
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Entries open for the Metpack Innovation Award
International companies will provide evidence of how innovative the metal packaging sector is at the global Metpack Fair being held at Messe Essen on 2-6 May 2017.
Glud & Marstrand joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Glud & Marstrand has joined the association as a corporate member.
SouthCoat becomes key industry player
SouthCoat has grown into a significant player on the EMEA market for metal packaging coatings.
Sun Chemical to present at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2017
Sun Chemical will showcase its portfolio of inks for monobloc, tube and aerosol cans during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) 2017, which takes place on 18-19 January at the Porte de Versailles, Paris.
The Metpack Innovation Award entries are open
At the global Metpack fair, international companies will come together showing how innovative the metal packaging sector has become.
Black Friday!
I’m sure it’s not just me whose inbox has been inundated with Black Friday offers this week. In keeping with the theme, we are offering a special 20 per cent off our online subscription.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Celebrating success at Asia CanTech 2016
The highlight of Asia CanTech was once again the Asia CanTech Awards and Gala Dinner which took place on day two of the event.
Crown wins ‘Best in Metal’ 2016 title
Crown has scooped the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s (MPMA) ‘Best in Metal’ 2016 award for its range of full aperture cans for Aegir Bryggeri craft beer.