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European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
Commerce exclusion request distorts aerosol market says CMI
Commerce exclusion grants on steel to a Japanese company harms livelihoods of US aerosol can manufacturing workers, said Can Manufacturers Institute President Robert Budway in a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Fourth Rasselstein Future Symposium brings together the steel packaging sector
Around 300 participants from 30 countries attended the fourth thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Future Symposium in Andernach, Germany.
Italy’s recycling rate hits over 80%
CIAL (Italian Consortium for Aluminium Packaging Recycling) has released its data for 2018, which showed that 80% of the packaging on the Italian market was recycled.
Industry leaders sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing
The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have announced an important new step forward for responsible tin sourcing.
A bagel in a tin? Why not?
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe has worked with 20TenCreative to produce a custom tin for New York Bakery Co, most well-known for their bagels.
APEAL appoints new president
Apeal, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Tony Waite, sales director packaging at Tata Steel Europe, as the association’s new president.
Crown and Piper-Heidsieck champagne collaborate on promotional tin
Crown Aerosols & Promotional Packaging Europe has collaborated with champagne producer Piper-Heidsieck to launch a limited edition promotional tin to celebrate the Australian Open.
Masterchef finalists created tinned vegan menu
Masterchef runners up, Billy Wright and Jack Layer (aka Billy and Jack), have created a set of vegan canned food recipes for Canned Food UK.
Tin men become MASTERS
Tinmasters recently announced the acquisition of Afon Tinplate. Alex Fordham visits Tinmasters’ headquarters in Caldicot, UK, to find out the implications of the purchase and the reasons behind the company’s rebranding
ITA Survey shows weaker tin use growth in 2018
The International Tin Association’s (ITA) 14th annual survey of tin users carried out July to August 2018 showed robust growth of 4% in 2017 but much weaker tin use growth forecasts in 2018.
Limited-edition centenary celebration launch for Fox’s
Big Bear Confectionery, owner of the Fox’s Glacier, is set to launch a limited-edition centenary tin in celebration of the brand’s 100th anniversary.
South African metal packaging industry poised for growth
At the Australian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) recent biennial National Conference held in Queensland, chief executive officer of MetPac-SA Kishan Singh delivered a speech on South Africa’s thriving metal packaging industry.
Cannex so far
This week has signalled the start of a couple of week’s worth of work travel, with the beginning of Cannex trade show in Guangzhou, China.