packaging
Steel maker to halt production for a week
Production at Tata Steel’s tinplate works in Trostre, Wales, will stop for one week next month. More than 700 staff will be deployed to other areas like maintenance and training.
New ‘handy can’ size from Ball
A new compact can has been launched by Ball Packaging Europe. Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi are the first drinks to be sold in the new 25cl format in the UK. The shorter and more compact 25cl can format is designed to stand out from the normal and attract attention at the point of sale.
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Bomb lager launched in cans
US Brewer Bomb Beer Company has launched Bomb Lager in 12oz cans from Rexam. Bomb Lager is a traditional Bavarian Helles made from imported barley malt, noble hops and lager yeast. Each batch undergoes a long, cold fermentation process to produce a delicate and smooth flavour profile with a beautiful head that provides delicate yet firm lacing on the glass.
Empac gains new members
European Metal Packaging (Empac), the association which brings together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners, has announced the addition of two new associate members. KBA-MetalPrint and Sidermec/Indumet will both support Empac in its mission to defend and promote the rigid metal packaging industry in Europe by conveying its many unique advantages.
Silgan to supply cans to Nestlé
Can maker Silgan has acquired Nestlé Purina PetCare Company’s steel can making assets for its pet food products. As part of the deal, the US company has also entered into a long-term supply agreement with Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Cans offer augmented reality
Ball Packaging Europe has developed a unique promotional campaign for the Edeka Hessenring grocery chain. The company’s augmented-reality technology allows teenage smart phone users to grab the images of cans and activate an animated character for use in images of friends.
Stolle Brazil now fully certified
Stolle Machinery Company’s facility in Brazil has achieved a major milestone by earning ISO 9001 certification on all of its production activities and services.
Second filler to use wine in can technology
French filler Cacolac has signed a contract with Australian company Barokes licensing them to fill wine in a can using Vinsafe technology. The Vinsafe process is the only wine-in-a-can packaging system, combining long shelf life with high product quality and managed by global patents.
Budweiser cans get new look
US brewer Anheuser-Busch has revealed a new design which will be seen on cans of Budweiser. The new look can will roll out of US breweries and into the hands of American beer drinkers this summer, before debuting in markets around the world later this year.
Rexam and HTW to double can production in India
Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, and leading Indian can maker Hindustan Tin Works will double production of beverage cans at their site in Taloja, close to Mumbai. A new high-speed beverage can manufacturing line will be built at the site.
European demand drives Rexam’s results
Rexam is considering options for capital expenditure opportunities in both Finland and Russia following the release of the company’s half-year results. The company reported a 19% increase in underlying pre-tax profits to £236m for the first half of 2011.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Apeal to host summit
Apeal’s Steel for Packaging Summit will take place in Kosice, Slovakia, on September 20th 2011. Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) and US Steel Europe will co-host Steel for Packaging, Green solutions for Central Europe at the US Steel Europe plant in Kosice.
14th Istanbul Packaging Industry Fair
Date: 15-18 September 2011 Location: Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey Contact: Tuyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organisation. Tel: 90 212 867 1100 Email: [email protected]