sustainability
AkzoNobel rejects second unsolicited proposal from PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has announced that it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of 20 March from PPG Industries for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.
Ball collaborates with Skiwater to unveil its Alumni-tek bottle
Ball has collaborated with Austrian based Skiwater Beverages to produce its latest innovation, the Alumni-tek bottle.
Ardagh Group launches metal beverage sample store
Ardagh Group has announced the launch of its new, metal beverage sample store.
Crown celebrates 125 years of innovation
In 1892, William Painter changed the trajectory of the beverage industry with the invention of the bottle cap. Throughout 2017, the company that Painter founded, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.
ITRI shortlisted for Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2017
ITRI has been shortlisted for an Edie Sustainability Leaders Award 2017, with the opportunity to be awarded the sustainable supply chains category.
Day two at ADF
Last week I reported on the first day of the ADF Forum show. Here is my round-up of day two: On day two of the show, communications manager Ellen Wauters provided an overview on the European Metal Packaging Industry in Europe (Empac). Wauters explained the latest on Empac’s work on marketing metal as a permanent material and ‘The Forever Story’.
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Glud & Marstrand joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Glud & Marstrand has joined the association as a corporate member.
Crown scores leadership level ranking
Crown has achieved an ‘A-‘ ranking (on a scale from A-F) for the climate change strategy outlined in its first annual CDP submission.
Ball enjoys success at BrauBeviale
Ball says it enjoyed its most successful year at BrauBeviale this month.
Prime Controls wins manufacturing accolade
Prime Controls has been named by the Dayton Business Journal as the 2016 Manufacturing Business of the Year, succeeding their win in five categories including: innovation, exporting, sustainability, community involvement and overall excellence.
Ball triumphs with aluminium aerosol innovations
Ball has received multiple 2016 Can of the Year honours for its aluminum aerosol packaging innovations.
Crown scores leadership level ranking in CDP evaluation
Crown has achieved an A- ranking for the climate change strategy outlined in its first annual CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) submission.
Asia CanTech comes up Trumps
Monday saw the beginning of the conference schedule at Asia CanTech 2016, which is currently taking place in the Malaysia capital, Kuala Lumpur.