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Video content now available on CanTech Online
Videos which show how a beverage can is produced are now available to watch online at www.cantechonline.com/video. The latest videos show the washing, outside coating and printing parts of the process. To view them click on the image in this post. The idea of these videos is to help those who are new to the industry to learn about can making.
Beverage can making process: Training videos (Part 2)
In the second upload of a 14 part series of videos, CanTech Online continues its look at how a beverage can is produced. The latest videos show the washing, outside coating and printing parts of the process. Once again there is an explanation of each section of the process above each video. Keep checking back for new videos. Videos are courtesy of Ball Packaging Europe. The idea of these videos is to help those who are new to the industry to learn about can making.
Can recycling rates rise again
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union increased by 2.4% to 66.7% in 2010.
Running on demand
Dealers of used and refurbished can making equipment are continuing to see a strong demand for their products. Alec Peachey reports
Aluminium recycling rates reach record level in 2011
The UK achieved the single biggest annual increase in recycling rates for aluminium packaging and drinks cans in 2011.
June 2012
The June issue of CanTech International includes Cannex and IMDA show reviews. There is also a look at the growth of the craft beer market and updates on the latest curing, coating and inspection systems.
Cans continue to perform well
Figures released by Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) show that cans continued to gain an increasing share of the packaging mix during the first quarter of 2012.
UK aerosol filling figures increase
Figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that UK aerosol fillings increased by 9.4 per cent in 2011.
Study reveals environmental impact of steel
A life cycle assessment on tinplate has revealed lower carbon emissions over two years.
Metal matters
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) took part in a debate on metal packaging’s contribution to a resource-efficient Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels. Patricia Mobbs, communications manager, reports on the event
CannedWater4Kids partners with Ball and Novelis
CannedWater4Kids has teamed up with Novelis and Ball Corporation to raise awareness of World Water Day.
Production of aerosols reaches 6.6 billion in 2011
International aluminium aerosol association Aerobal has revealed figures that show worldwide production of aerosols reached 6.6 billion cans in 2011.
Supplying Saigon
During last year’s Asia CanTech conference, delegates were invited to take a tour around Crown’s plant in Ho Chi Minh City. Alec Peachey reports
Emerging markets still key for Crown
Can making company Crown Holdings is set to press ahead with its emerging market expansion program, despite a slump in 2011 net profits.