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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.
INX International expansion impacts production
Having completed a $4 million expansion at its Charlotte, NC facility last year, INX International has concluded finishing touches connected to the project.
ITRI shortlisted for Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2017
ITRI has been shortlisted for an Edie Sustainability Leaders Award 2017, with the opportunity to be awarded the sustainable supply chains category.
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.
Crown brings food service convenience to McCall Farms
Seeking an alternative to unreliable industrial can openers, McCall Farms has turned to Crown to explore various packaging options.
AkzoNobel expands in China
AkzoNobel has inaugurated two new speciality chemicals plants at its multi-site in Ningbo, China, that together represent a combined investment of $87 million.
BAMA Awards winners announced
The 2016 British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) Awards took place yesterday (19 October) at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
CMI appoints Giustino
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) president Robert Budway has announced the appointment of Sylvester Giustino as director of government and technical affairs.
Ball publishes sustainability report
Ball Corporation has published its fifth sustainability report, which details the company’s progress towards its updated priorities and sets a clear path for the future with ten new goals to be achieved by 2020.
FFKM seals outperform metal O-rings
Costly breakdowns can be reduced or even eliminated by utilising the DuPont Kalrez perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) O-ring seals.
Valspar introduces non-BPA can coatings
The Valspar Corporation’s Packaging division has introduced valPure V70, the first non-BPA series of can coatings that match the performance benefits of BPA-based coatings.
Crown announces sustainability goals
Crown Holdings has announced its new environmental sustainability goals which it aims to achieve by the end of 2020.
BAMA invite entries for annual awards
BAMA (the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association) Awards entry form is now available to download from the BAMA website and is open to all BAMA members.
Time to dream?
We are now only a couple of days away from Euro 2016 and there appears to be a degree of cautious optimism building in England.