technology
Protecting metal
CanTech International can expert Evert van de Weg talks to Matthias Allar from Sprimag, a leading manufacturer of coating machines for the metal packaging industry
Schuler board recommends Andritz takeover
The board of German-based press manufacturer Schuler has recommended shareholders accept a takeover offer made by Austrian technology company Andritz.
New lightweight ends from Rexam
New lightweight beverage can ends that offer savings of up to 10% are being produced at Rexam’s plant in Waterford, Ireland.
Amcor MediCan for healthcare products
Amcor Flexibles has teamed up with Swiss machine manufacturer Rychiger to launch the MediCan – an easy-open can that is being used for healthcare products.
Crown’s Flix technology used on cans of Tennent’s
New Flix technology offered by Crown Bevcan is allowing beverage brands to stand out and increase consumer interaction.
Branded bottles
Demand for aluminium bottles is increasing in the US. CanTech International editorial board member James Peterson, who works for Ball Corporation, discusses the reasons why
HeatGenie moves closer to consumer launch
US-based HeatGenie is on the verge of bringing its self-heating cans to the consumer market.
May 2012
The May issue of CanTech International includes articles on can shaping techniques, the can market in China and an update on the used and refurbished equipment sector.
There are also previews of two upcoming shows – Cannex and the International Metal Decorators Association’s annual convention.
ReAl can technology from Ball
US can maker Ball Corporation has developed a metal technology breakthrough – an extruded aluminium can that contains recycled material.
Ball to bring out BRE+
Can maker Ball Packaging Europe is launching the follow up to the Ball Resealable End: BRE+.
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.
US Army to test self-heating cans
The US Army will test self-heating cans after placing an order with Texas-based HeatGenie.
Demand for metal packaging set to grow
The global market for metal cans, barrels, drums and pails is forecast to reach 466 billion units by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Sovereign decorator installed in Nigeria
Intercan’s first eight-colour Sovereign decorator is now on-line at a plant operated by Alucan in Nigeria.