printing
Baosteel and CPMC join forces
Chinese can maker Baosteel has signed an agreement with CPMC Holdings that will see both companies work on new product development for steel packaging.
Lutz joins Hebenstreit
Herwig Lutz has been appointed as sales director at Hebenstreit Metal Decorating.
The substrate
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. He is also CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. Here he discusses printing on tinplate.
Running on demand
Dealers of used and refurbished can making equipment are continuing to see a strong demand for their products. Alec Peachey reports
New high-speed decorator from CMB
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMB), a leading manufacturer of can making technology, has launched the Sovereign Decorator.
ETMA members elect new president
Dr Monika Kopra-Schäfer has been appointed as the new president of the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA).
Ardagh’s Merthyr Tydfil plant could close
Almost 150 jobs are at risk at Ardagh’s Merthyr Tydfil plant after the company announced plans to close its aerosol manufacturing facility.
Pepsi Twist gets a new look
Pepsi Twist has been given a new look after being packaged in Rexam’s Fusion aluminium bottles.
Ellaby wins NAPIM award
Jonathan Ellaby (pictured right), vice president of international operations for INX International Ink Co, was honoured at the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) convention.
Mack chooses Rexam for anniversary beer can
Rexam has produced a specially designed can to celebrate the 135th anniversary of Mack Brewery.
Unimaq opens new Asian office
Unimaq, a leader in beverage can printing technology, has opened a new office in Bangkok, Thailand.
April 2012
There is an exclusive interview with Stolle’s chief operating and technical officer Greg Butcher in the April issue of CanTech International.
Other articles in this issue include a look at the areas of three-piece cans, beverage filling and aerosol production. Plus much more.
Sovereign decorator installed in Nigeria
Intercan’s first eight-colour Sovereign decorator is now on-line at a plant operated by Alucan in Nigeria.
INX set to expand UK operations
INX International is opening a new manufacturing facility in Heywood, UK.