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Showing some bottle
Evert van de Weg explores the latest developments within the aluminium bottle can sector.
ITRI conference reviews tinplate innovations
ITRI’s 11th International Tinplate conference held in London last week showcased the latest innovations in tinplate production and use, demonstrating the unique ability of tinplate to adapt to fast changing and demanding market drivers.
Blechwarenfabrik Limburg joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Blechwarenfabrik Limburg has joined the association as a corporate member.
Ardagh launches Nitro Slim Can
Ardagh Group has unveiled its new Nitro Slim Can, featuring a widget whereby the nitrogen filled, in-can capsule replicates the infusion process of on-tap coffee.
CMI appoints Giustino
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) president Robert Budway has announced the appointment of Sylvester Giustino as director of government and technical affairs.
Made in Yorkshire
Alex Fordham attended Carnaud Metal Box’s (CMB) open day on 12 July to celebrate their achievement of producing 100 Die Neckers and 1000 Bodymakers. There was also an opportunity to speak with the company’s senior management about its new reformat brand.
BAMA Forum guests to attend Graffiti School
BAMA has announced that David Speed, founder of Graffiti Life will deliver a presentation on perceptions of graffiti and the background to the art as well as providing a practical workshop at the Forum later this year.
#AsiaCanTech
Momentum is starting to build for this year’s Asia CanTech and so please ensure you stay tuned to our Asia CanTech website: www.asia-can.com.
Sun Chemical to present at Forum
Sun Chemical will showcase its portfolio of inks for monobloc, tube and aerosol cans during the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum 2016 in New York from 13-14 September.
Domino opens Chinese factory
Domino Printing Sciences has opened a new factory in Changshu, China.
The best for the world
Alex Fordham spoke with Chris Gove, co-founder of Saltwater Brewery, a Florida-based brewery which has devised edible six pack rings for beer which are 100 per cent biodegradable and help save marine life.
You can’t sugar coat it
Some significant, but inevitable news has hit the industry during the last week regarding coatings and specifically the presence of BPA-based coatings.
Valspar introduces non-BPA can coatings
The Valspar Corporation’s Packaging division has introduced valPure V70, the first non-BPA series of can coatings that match the performance benefits of BPA-based coatings.
Sun Chemical opens coatings lab in New Jersey
Sun Chemical has reinforced its commitment to the graphic arts and packaging markets by opening a new coatings lab in its Carlstadt, New Jersey research and development facility.