steel
One billion plus cans sold
Brasilata is celebrating after selling one billion of its patented plus can. Launched in 1995 the mechanical closure system developed by the company is patented in Brazil as well as the United States, the European Union, Japan and China. To promote historic record a series of commemorative gold coin banks in the shape of a […]
June 2013
The June issue of CanTech International features an exclusive look at how a British company dealt with water issues around the installation of a brand new can line in sub-Saharan Africa. You can also read about expansion work at Nampak, Africa’s largest packing business and how they’re converting steel lines to aluminium. There is also […]
APEAL appoints Alexander Mohr as secretary general
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Alexander Mohr as secretary general, effective from this week. Mohr, who will speak at Euro CanTech later this month, joined the association in 2012 as director External affairs. “Apeal has an excellent reputation, both for providing high quality information to European Union stakeholders […]
Steel recycling rate continues to rise
Steel recycling rates remain on the increase and have in fact risen threefold over the past two decades. This is according to the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) who have released their latest European steel recycling figures. In 2011, 2.6 million tonnes of steel packaging was recycled to make new steel […]
May 2013
REGULARS 3 Comment 6 World News 32 New Products New cans and ends in the market place 33 New Equipment The latest machinery and equipment for the can line 34 Filling Focus An indepth look at how the international canned beer market 58 Candid Alexander Mohr, external affairs director at the Association of European Producers […]
Food can’s footprint drops 30% in a decade
The environmental impact of the three-piece 425ml steel food can has fallen by almost a third since 2000, according to research. A study, by Empac and its supply chain partners released today (19 March), looked at the environmental impact of the iconic three-piece. It found the can’s carbon footprint has been reduced, on average, by […]
Apeal chairman to speak at Euro CanTech
Christian Korn, the president of the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal), has been lined up as a keynote speaker at Euro CanTech.
Haindl’s bitters available in cans
Haindl’s carbonated bitters are now available in 33cl (11oz) aluminium cans from Ball Packaging Europe.
Ball to close plant in North America
Ball Corporation’s food and aerosol packaging plant in Elgin, Illinois, will cease production in December.
Rasselstein chairman joins keynote lineup at Euro CanTech
Dr Ulrich Roeske, Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s chairman of the executive board, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Euro CanTech.
The Beer Institute celebrates 78th anniversary of the beer can
The Beer Institute, a trade association that represents America’s brewers, importers and suppliers, recently celebrated the 78th anniversary of the beer can.
Jobs under threat at Crown Food Europe
More than 100 jobs could go at Crown Food Europe after the company announced plans to close its plant in Perrywood, Worcester, UK.
Can makers reduce their carbon emissions
A study carried out on behalf of the European Metal Packaging Association (Empac) shows that its members reduced their carbon emissions by up to 21% between 2006 and 2008.
The rise of aerosols
Dr John Morris, CEO of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), looks at the trends driving aerosol production across Europe