Sustainability
Don’t forget the awards
This time of year is particularly exciting for us, with our annual Asia CanTech trade show, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. The show promises to be a cracker, with our exhibition hall at full capacity with 77 exhibitors. With the event growing year on year, it shows what an excellent opportunity it is to conduct […]
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
CannedWater4Kids celebrates 10 years
This year marks the ten-year anniversary of CannedWater4kids (CW4K), a small nonprofit based in Wisconsin, US, who ensure all children around the world have access to clean, safe drinking water.
European tube production stable in first half of 2018
The European tube market was particularly stable in the first half of 2018 according to the European tube manufacturers association (etma). 5.6 billion tubes were produced during the six month period, equalling the levels of the same period the previous year (when the production of new member companies is taken into account). Gregor Spengler, etma’s […]
Survey reveals British public views on recycling drinks packaging
As we enter Recycle Week (24-30 September 2018), Ball Corporation have launched a survey revealing that plastic pollution is a high concern amongst all age groups.
Carlsberg snaps up ‘world premier’ packaging solution
Carlsberg has unveiled what it’s calling a ‘world premier’ sustainable packaging solution.
Royal Docks step up packaged production for craft beer with WaveGrip
WaveGrip’s multi-packing applicator and brand defining coloured carriers are helping Royal Docks Brewing Co. increase its packaged beer output.
Hitting the mainstream
There has been some great news emanating from the UK retail industry recently, with the UK’s largest retailer Tesco becoming the first of the main supermarkets in the UK to offer customers the opportunity to purchase water in aluminium cans.
Bringing you the scoop
There have been a couple of interesting stories emanating from the UK this week.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ardagh Group completes conversion of Rugby plant
The Ardagh Group has recently completed the conversion of its Rugby, UK beverage can manufacturing plant from steel to aluminium.
Wavegrip rides the crest of a growth wave
WaveGrip has seen significant growth in its applicator machine installations on the back of recent investment in its manufacturing capability in both the UK and USA and the global demand for more sustainable multi-packing solutions.
Canned beverage growth soars in the UK
According to the latest Nielsen research by the Can Makers, canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ball extends its Dutch craft beer portfolio
Dutch craft beer brand Brouwerij Homeland Amsterdam has collaborated with Ball Corporation to create a blank can design for its popular spelt beer.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
John West wins MSC’s Canned Brand of the Year Award
John West has been named the winner of the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) 2018 UK Canned Brand of the Year Award for the second year running.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ball mimics the Italian Pint for CRAK brewery
In response to the continued demand for new European can size formats, Ball Corporation has partnered with independent Italian craft brewery CRAK to produce “super sleek” designs for its craft beer range.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability