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Prime Controls announces ISO 9001:2015 certification
Prime Controls, manufacturer of double metal sheet sensors and controls for the can making, automotive, appliance and other metal forming industries, has announced that it has recently achieved its ISO 9001:2015 certification.
The evolution of food cans
The manufacturers of steel cans are reaching a new milestone in response to consumer preference for new can linings.
Abramowicz confirmed for Asia CanTech
Dr. Daniel Abramowicz has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for this year’s Asia CanTech, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on 29-31 October 2018.
Apeal welcomes formal adoption by European Parliament of the CEP
Following extensive negotiations, Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the formal adoption by the European Parliament (EP) of the Circular Economy Package (CEP).
Ardagh scoops Ecovadis Gold
The Ardagh Group has been awarded a gold level certification by EcoVadis for the third consecutive year.
MPMA on DEFRA’s Deposit Return Scheme
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has commented on DEFRA’s recent announcement regarding its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Plastic-free aisle debuts in Amsterdam
The world’s first plastic-free aisle has been unveiled at an Amsterdam supermarket.
MPMA director sheds light on packaging industry
Speaking at Packaging Innovations, MPMA director and chief executive, William Boyd told delegates that the packaging industry needs to “resist the demonisation of packaging.”
Material loop for packaging steel works – top figure for material utilisation achieved
According to gvm’s (Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung GmbH) annual “Recycling Balance Sheet for Packaging,” 91% of used tinplate packaging was materially recycled in Germany in 2016.
Mintel announces 2018 global packaging trends
Mintel has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
GEW goes green with hybrid cars
Manufacturer of UV curing equipment for the printing and coating industries GEW (EC) Limited has invested in a fleet of eight new Toyota Auris hybrid cars for its team of service engineers to provide more efficient and environment-friendly transportation.
Global aluminium associations release joint statement before Section 232 investigation hearing
The US Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on the Section 232 investigation on the impact of aluminium imports on US national security.
Trump administration asked to exclude steel cans from tariffs
The canned food industry has asked president Donald Trump and commerce secretary Wilbur Ross to exclude tinplate steel from tariffs and other restrictions.
Ocado now stocks UK’s first sustainable water
Eco-friendly drinks brand CanO Water has announced that its products are now available to purchase from online supermarket, Ocado.