tinplate
Hoffmann Neopac to introduce recycled tinplate RecyCan at Interpack
Hoffmann is set to introduce a new line of tinplate cans comprised of 100% recycled steel at Interpack 2020.
Tin users see weaker markets
The fifteenth annual tin use survey carried out by the International Tin Association (ITA) showed refined tin use grew by 2% in 2018 but points to a contraction in most sectors in 2019.
Ball to sell its Argentinian aerosol facility
Ball has announced it will sell its tinplate steel aerosol packaging facilities in Garin and San Luis, Argentina, to Envases del Plata S.A., an Argentinian metal packaging company
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein now offers chromium-free passivation alternative
Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is now offering its customers Rasselstein CFPA (Chromium-Free Passivation Alternative), a 100% chromium-free passivation based on titanium, for use on the surface of tinplate. This passivation alternative minimises the tin oxide growth during storage, providing the same functionality as chromium-based passivation. CFPA is fully compliant with EU and FDA regulations and is approved […]
Ardagh and Exal combine to form Trivium
Ardagh will combine its Food & Specialty Metal Packaging business with Exal Corporation, a producer of aluminum containers, to form Trivium Packaging.
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.
APEAL considers chromium trioxide decisions
APEAL has said the mixed signals from the European Parliament are “no roadblock” to the continued use of chromium trioxide in tinplate and tin-free steel.
REACH committee approves continued use of chromium trioxide
APEAL has welcomed a decision by the European Commission’s REACH committee to agree to authorise the continued uses of chromium trioxide for the passivation of ETP, and for the manufacture of ECCS.
TMPA celebrates Thai metal packaging industry
TMPA Night was held in January, to encourage relationships among members and related parties including business discussion on current topics of interest.
Recycling rate of tinplate remains high at 91 percent in Germany
In this year’s recycling results for packaging in Germany, the recycling rate for tinplate is again well ahead of all other packaging materials at 91%.
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.
On the road again…
This blog is my last in the office for a few weeks, as trade show season has come around at pace, once again.
German metal supplier reveals Packaging Steel App 2.0
Industrial engineering and steel production specialist thyssenkrupp has announced the 2.0 update of its Packaging Steel App.
Ball announces six recipients of sustainability award
Ball Corporation has awarded six of its metal packaging manufacturing plants with the R. David Hoover Sustainability Award for making significant progress towards the company’s sustainability and business goals.