packaging
Lindal takes Sunny to Italy
In its quest for sustainable growth, Lindal has announced that its twist-lock actuator Sunny will now be produced from the company’s manufacturing line in Italy.
New in-depth study on Ardagh released
Packaging professionals Richard Moore and Arthur Stupay have just announced a new in-depth study on the Ardagh Group.
Ardagh and Henkel collaborate on sustainable beauty product
According to Ardagh, its aerosol manufacturing plant in Wedel, Germany has produced the world’s lightest three-piece steel aerosol container for a range of Henkel’s hairspray products, comprising mainly the European brand Schwarzkopf Drei Wetter Taft.
Wrapping things up
My friends are sometimes envious when I announce to them that I’m on my travels yet again – indeed it is a privilege visiting some of the places those of us in the can business get to see.
Innosen Europe relocates to Barcelona, Spain
Developer of innovative sensors and quality assurance systems for the 3-piece metal packaging industry Innosen Europe has relocated to a new office as of 28 November.
Wavegrip strengthens sales and development team
WaveGrip has appointed Paulo Catalão as its sales and business development manager, EMEA.
Glenfiddich turns to metal as single malt market booms
According to the latest Global Scotch Whisky Insights Report, worldwide demand for single malt Scotch whisky has surged in recent years, with export figures in 2016 topping £1 billion for the first time.
Ardagh wins ‘Packaging Company of the Year’ at UK Packaging Awards
Ardagh Group has been awarded the title of ‘Packaging Company of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards, held in London on 22 November.
Sun Chemical completes joint venture
Sun Chemical has finalised the formation of a joint venture with Alliance Holding Company (parent company of Ink Products Company) and will now operate under the name Sun Chemical Saudi Arabia LTD.
Every Can Counts expands in Ireland
The Every Can Counts programme kicked off its nationwide expansion at this year’s Electric Picnic festival in Ireland.
Nielsen reveals popularity of canned craft beer
New research by Nielsen has revealed that cans make up a quarter of craft beers sold in the UK.
ANFIMA confirmed for Euro CanTech
Bell Publishing is delighted to announce that the Italian Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (ANFIMA) will be opening the Euro CanTech conference for 2018.
Celebrating a Birdy at Asia CanTech
Thailand’s Next Can Innovation scooped the coveted Supreme Can Maker award at this year’s Asia CanTech in Bangkok, Thailand.
Travel woe
Over the past couple of years I’ve certainly become a lot more travel-wise, having been to a fair few places under my remit as editor of CanTech.