UV
CFP buys new print lines from KBA
Chinese can maker China Food Packaging (CFP) has ordered two MetalStar PR UV printing lines from KBA-MetalPrint.
New technology
Jack Knight from INX International takes a look at what’s next in the metal decorating industry
Making the Indian elephant fly
CanTech International Editorial board member Atit Bhatia attempts to decode the story behind the Indian can market.
Guala Closures opens extended manufacturing facility
Guala Closures, a leading manufacturer of aluminium closures, has added a new production unit to its existing plant in Magneta, Italy.
The substrate
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. He is also CanTech International’s regular ink specialist. Here he discusses printing on tinplate.
June 2012
The June issue of CanTech International includes Cannex and IMDA show reviews. There is also a look at the growth of the craft beer market and updates on the latest curing, coating and inspection systems.
Brewer switches to aluminium cans
US based Snake River Brewing has become the latest craft brewer to make a full switch from glass bottles to cans.
December 2011/January 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Rexam’s range of beverage cans and the markets they serve, Stephen Clarke’s latest technical article in which he discusses beverage end manufacturing, reports on Brazil, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
Curing UV inks
Jack Knight is director international technical service for INX International Ink Co. In his latest article, he discusses the UV process and answers questions from CanTech International readers
September 2011
The September 2011 issue of CanTech International, available online to subscribers.
Counting the cost of counterfeiting
Security and brand protection is one of the biggest concerns for businesses today, and the issue has been rising up the business agenda over the last few years. This article looks at what protection is available for metal packaging.
June 2011
Regulars: Equipment News: The latest machinery and equipment for the can line New Products: New cans and ends in the market place Candid: Greg Frisby, industry manager, Sensory Analytics Features: Marvellous Metpack: A record number of visitors attended this year’s Metpack as Messe Essen once again proved to be the central international meeting place in […]
Colour control
In this article I will talk about the affect ink and water balance has on colour control.
US brewing company starts using cans
Baxter Brewing Company has become the first craft brewery in New England, US, to can its entire line of beers. Located in the historic Bates Mill in Lewiston, Maine, Baxter beers will be distributed throughout the state of Maine and are expected to expand into the rest of northern New England throughout this year and into 2012.