metal packaging
Apeal welcomes industry merger for a stronger Metal Packaging Europe
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the launch of Metal Packaging Europe as an overarching European association that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations, to promote the benefits of rigid metal packaging.
Henkel to acquire GCP’s Darex Packaging Technologies business
GCP Applied Technologies has received a binding offer from Henkel to acquire GCP’s global Darex Packaging Technologies business for approximately $1.05 billion.
Crown celebrates 125 years of innovation
In 1892, William Painter changed the trajectory of the beverage industry with the invention of the bottle cap. Throughout 2017, the company that Painter founded, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.
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.
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