New Nampak chief executive to take drastic action as losses mount
Africa’s largest packaging company and canmaker Nampak will slash its workforce, reduce salaries and freeze vacancies in response to a loss of ZAR2.4 billion...
Sales up but profits slump at Japanese aluminium group UACJ
Sales at Japanese aluminium group UACJ for the year to the end of March were up 23% due, it said, to the combined effects...
Drinks giant to fund circular economy for aluminium drinks cans in UK
Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo has pledged to fund a project that will create an aluminium circular economy for drinks cans in the UK.
The project...
Easier-open food end design wins WorldStar Award
A design of easy-open end for food cans that enhances openability without the risk of the tab being opened during processing has won a...
Cheesemaker commemorates Brazilian festival with collectible cans
Brazilian cheesemaker Tirolez is marking the five-week festival of St John (São João) with a special edition of their Reino (Kingdom) cheese in collectible...
European debut for innovative easy-open aluminium lid
An easy-open aluminium twist-off lid developed by US-based Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) is making its debut in Germany on jars of pasta sauce marketed...
More record results for Monster Energy
US-based Monster Beverage Corporation continues to post record sales with a first-quarter rise of 11.9% to US$1.7 billion compared with the same period last...
Moravia Cans joins UK-based industry group
Award-winning Moravia Cans has joined the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) as an Associate Member.
The Czech Republic-based aerosol can manufacturer, which won Can of...
London Wine Fair urged to embrace alternative packaging such as cans
Alternative packaging, such as aluminium cans, could be an easy win for meeting carbon targets in the wine industry. This was the message that...
Ace cider legacy continues with new canned range in US
US premium cider maker Ace has added a higher-alcohol product to its range of fruit ciders – Ace High Imperial – in 355ml (12oz)...
Improved can neck lubricator requires less maintenance
The neck lubricator used in Belvac Production Machinery’s beverage can necking systems has been enhanced with a number of new features.
US canmaking equipment specialist’s...
More flexible manual benchtop coating analyser
A manual benchtop coating analyser has been updated by Torus Technology Group to offer more flexibility in the inspection of internal lacquer and overvarnish...
Stolle deal ensures better productivity for decorator operators
Canmaking equipment manufacturer Stolle Machinery has signed an agreement with Sandon Global to exclusively sell its lightweight pneumatic plate and roll-mounting systems for use...
Novelis captures solar energy for its recycling plants
Aluminium canstock manufacturer Novelis set out ambitious environmental targets in its 2023 Green Bond Report to address climate change and implement business practices to...