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Study into ‘permanent materials’

According to a study conducted by Swiss consultancy firm Carbotech AG in collaboration with the University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), aluminium and steel fulfil the criteria for ‘permanent materials’. The study claims that the current approach of classifying materials as renewable or non-renewable is insufficient for the development of good practices in sustainable […]

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Sarten to join forces with Japanese Mitsui

Turkish packaging firm Sarten Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has announced its agreement to bring Mitsui & Co., LTD. on board as a partner with 15% of its shares. “We aim to become the number one packaging company in our region. After the transfer of 15% shares of our company, which was previously owned 100% […]

Euro CanTech day one

As day one draws to a close and the gala dinner approaches, at present the delegation are enjoying the exhibition, which is in full swing. The tabletops are bustling after a day of very interesting presentations. We opened with Eduard Tenas of Grupo Damm, who gave us a detailed view of what the company does, […]

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Roeske to speak at Euro CanTech 2015

Dr Ulrich Roeske, president of Apeal, will give a presentation at Euro CanTech 2015 next month. Dr Roeske is chairman of the executive board of Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH and has extensive experience in the steel business. The content of his presentation will be announced shortly, along with the full conference agenda. We are delighted that […]

Ball acquires Sonoco’s Ohio facilities

Ball Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sonoco’s metal end and closure facilities in Canton, Ohio. The Canton plants employ approximately 100 people and produce multiple-sized closures for the food can market. They will become part of Ball’s global metal food and household products packaging division. “We are always looking for opportunities to expand into […]

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Rexam’s La Selva plant converts to aluminium

Rexam’s La Selva plant near Tarrogona, Spain, has completed the conversion of its three final production lines from steel to aluminium. The project was completed on time and within budget. Speaking about the project completion, Iain Percival, sector director for Rexam Europe, says: “After nine months of hard work and cooperation between the Spanish and […]

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MPE appoints Nachtergaele as general secretary

Joris Nachtergaele has been appointed secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe, the trade body representing the united interests of producers and suppliers of rigid metal packaging across Europe. Joris will be responsible for promoting the interests of Metal Packaging Europe’s members in Brussels. “We are very pleased to confirm Joris’ appointment. He has the skill […]

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Concerns over withdrawal of Circular Economy Package

APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has voiced concerns over the European Commission’s withdrawal of the revised Circular Economy Package announced last July by the previous European Commission. APEAL is of the opinion that all EU member states should reach for higher recycling targets for all packaging materials, in the interest […]

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An alternative waste water treatment for Ardagh

Discharging polluted water onto open water in the Netherlands is subject to strict rules and it is very costly. The various regional Water Board Authorities carefully guard over any violation and fines are high. Therefore it pays out to get your act together on your own production site. Facilities manager at the Ardagh plant in […]

Churchkey Can Company returns

In 2012, Churchkey Can Company launched its flagship pilsner in a package that hadn’t been seen since the 1970’s. The Seattle-based company brought back the all-steel can with a flat top that necessitated a “churchkey” to open. Part novelty, part nostalgia, Churchkey received a lot of press when its cans first hit shelves. However, within […]

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New president for APEAL

Dr Ulrich Roeske, chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein, has been appointed as president of APEAL. He will assume the role from 1 January 2015. Dr Roeske was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and succeeds Christian Korn of U. S. Steel. He said: “Christian Korn has done a […]

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