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Managing director of Nampak Bevcan, Erik Smuts, tells CanTech International the company started up its new high speed aluminium can line at the beginning of May and plans to increase the operational speed to full production capacity in the third quarter of this year.
Crown launches sleek format in Asia
Can maker Crown has announced the commercialisation of two sites in southeast Asia. The facilities are in Nong Khae, Thailand and Da Nang, Vietnam. The Nong Khae plant will begin producing beverage cans on one line this month, with the aim of annual production capacity to be 500 million two-piece 33cl aluminum cans. Frank Koh, […]
Marley’s One Drop ditches bottles for cans
A Jamaican flavoured coffee drink has ditched it former bottle packaging in favour of 12oz cans. Marley’s One Drop, named after the iconic singer Bob Marley, originally came to market in 9.5oz glass bottles. However, makers Marley Beverages chose to move into the Rexam sleek can because of their durability, portability and brand differentiation on […]
MiXery launches under the tab promotion
German drinks maker Karlsberg Brauerei has marked the beginning of the warm season with the launch of its MiXery summer promotion. With the slogan “Locate the taste – experience your taste” as its banner, the campaign encourages fans of the brewery’s branded beverages to collect “x-credits” which can then be spent by bidding for different […]
Fully recycled aluminium can a step closer
A new can aimed at the drinks market is the next step towards a 100% recycled aluminium product, according to its makers. The Evercan created by US based Novelis is, the company says, the first can to be independently certified for its recycled aluminium content. The can aims to allow drinks companies to deliver sodas, […]
CMB Engineering creates new role for Asian markets
CMB Engineering has created a new role aimed at supporting the company’s sales in Asia. The British-based maker of can making machinery has appointed Lawrence Corbally (pictured) as its sales manager for Asia. CMB Engineering claims it has seen “strong growth” in the can making sector in Asia driven by the rising middle-class in the […]
Nampak to supply cans to Coca-Cola
South African can maker Nampak Bevcan has agreed a five-year deal that will see it produce and supply aluminium cans to Coca-Cola.
HeatGenie extends agreement with Crown
HeatGenie has extended its joint development agreement with Crown Holdings – a move that could see the US company’s self-heating cans brought to market this year.
AriZona offers popular flavours in sleek cans
US based AriZona Beverages has launched some of its most popular iced teas and beverages in 11.5oz sleek cans from Ball Corporation.
Ardagh wins WorldStar Award
Ardagh Group has been honoured with a 2013 WorldStar Packaging Award for its limited edition Jean Paul Gaultier Coca-Cola aluminium bottles.
Beyoncé and PepsiCo agree global partnership
Limited edition Pepsi cans that feature an image of pop superstar Beyoncé will first be seen in Europe in March 2013.
Ball reduces weight of beverage cans
Beverage can manufacturer Ball Packaging Europe has reduced the weight of its 330ml aluminium cans to just under 9.5 grams.
Crown launches new 10oz beverage can
Crown Beverage Packaging North America has launched a new speciality can size – a 10oz beverage can.
Slim cans from Ball used by winery
US based Southwest Wines is packaging its Soleil Mimosa wine in 187ml slim aluminium cans supplied by Ball Corporation.