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Consumers unaware of recyclability of cans
A survey commissioned by The Can Makers has revealed that once the UK public are aware of the recyclability of aluminium drinks cans, they are far more likely to make different choices when it comes to their choices of drinks packaging.
Guinness World Record broken for ‘most cans opened simultaneously’
Stolle Machinery was the major sponsor of a record setting event on September 18 2019 in Sidney, Ohio.
Consumers can now recycle their beverage ring carriers
As part of a campaign to keep plastic ring carriers for multipack beverage cans out of general waste streams, Hi-Cone, in partnership with specialist recycling company TerraCycle, has launched a UK-wide initiative to facilitate their recycling.
German beverage company builds own nitro can filling plant
Inspired by Ardagh’s nitro can, Hamburg beverage company Rapide Food has become a contract filler for other companies wishing to use the technology.
Sherwin-Williams Company confirmed for Asia CanTech Candid Forum
Joining Richard Moore for this year’s Asia CanTech’s Candid Forum will be Sonia Perna-Darghouth, director Asia Marketing at The Sherwin-Williams Company’s Packaging Coatings Division.
CarnaudMetalbox celebrates World Skills achievements
Earlier this month’ CarnaudMetalbox’s team of apprentices completed the World Skills competition finishing sixth overall.
Sacmi to showcase solutions at BrauBeviale
A major supplier to the international beer industry, Sacmi will present its metal (crown cap) solutions, flexible, filling lines specifically designed for beer & spirits and modular labelling solutions at this years Brau Beviale
Zagorka partners with Ball for limited edition cans
Bulgarian beer brand, Zagorka has launched two limited-edition cans featuring art by two Bulgarian artists, in association with can manufacturer Ball Corporation.
Canpack expands in Czech Republic
Canpack, part of the Canpack Group and a manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, is continuing its global expansion with a new investment in the Czech Republic.
European tube production and etma membership increase
The European Tube Manufacturers Association, etma, is continuing to expand and has welcomed three tube manufacturers as new members in 2019, from Bulgaria, Turkey and Ukraine.
Wine in a Can back in the hands of the inventors
Barokes Wines has been formally recognised as the pioneer of the Vinsafe canned wine technology, following a five-year court battle with its Japanese shareholder Daiwa Can Company.
Hyperion Technologies acquires Arno Friedrichs Hartmetall
Hyperion Materials & Technologies will acquire Arno Friedrichs Hartmetall GmbH & Co. KG and its affiliates (AFC).
Aerosol market sees slight decline in 1H 2019
Aerobal, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has reported a drop in aerosol production in the first half of 2019 by about 1% to three billion cans.
Biodegradable can holders at Packaging Innovations
PACT2EARTH, a UK producer of compostable and biodegradable can holders is showcasing its products at Packaging Innovations, 11-12 September at Olympia London.