printing
Rexam launches new printing technology globally
Following the launch of Editions last year in South America Rexam is now launching its new printing process globally. Using the latest patent pending technology, Editions allows Rexam to produce eight to 24 designs of the same label simultaneously on a single pallet. This printing innovation allows can fillers to deliver several designs to one […]
UV Printing
When I worked for US Can in Burns Harbor, Indiana, US, 20 years ago we were already capitalising on the benefits of UV printing.
‘Gag’ lemonade launched
A gag feature will be hidden in a series of cans developed in association with a Finnish TV show. Rexam has worked with Finnish drinks firm Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy to create a new can design for its Duudesons Jekkulimonadi known as gag lemonade. The soft lemonade drink is named after the Dudesons who are best […]
Printing presses
Each of us has our own unique fingerprint and so does your press – as many printers have found out the hard way! It is common for printers to carry two sets of plates for the same job depending on which press they will run. This is especially true for the printers of FM screening […]
New printing technology from Ball
Can maker Ball Corporation has unveiled its new Dynamark variable printing technology.
Mixed Ape chooses aluminium bottles
Mixed Ape Drinks has launched a range of ‘ready to enjoy’ premixed cocktails in aluminium bottles produced by Rexam Beverage Can.
February 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International features an interview with Stanislaw Wasko, first vice president and operational director of Poland-based can making group Can-Pack. Anders Linde, the secretary general of Metal Packaging Europe, looks at the organisation’s work to get metal recognised as a permanent material by the European Parliament. There is also a look at the aerosols market, leak testing for cans plus much more.
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.
Ink and colour
Jack Knight from INX International looks at how to reduce the costs associated with colour and ink
Applying product codes to cans
Nick Plaister, continuous ink jet director at Domino Printing Sciences, offers his views on the latest trends and innovations for the canning sector
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.
December 2012/January 2013
The latest issue of CanTech International includes an interview with Ball’s Gerrit Heske. The latest oven technology is revealed and there is a review of the Tinplate Conference that recently took place in Barcelona, Spain. There is also a look at the rise of energy drinks in cans and the reasons why fillers are choosing cans as their package of choice. The area of printing is also covered in-depth in this issue.
Crown to produce premium tins in Europe
Seated end tins that are designed to give luxury products a premium look and feel are now being produced by Crown in Europe.
Ink costs rise at Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical Europe, a leading manufacturer of printing inks and pigments for the packaging industry, is increasing the prices of its products because of the rising cost of raw materials.