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December Issue 159 – World News
A study commissioned by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the national trade association of canmakers and suppliers in the United States; Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) and Abralatas in Brazil, confirms that aluminium beverage cans are the most recycled drinks package in the world.
December Issue 159 – News in Brief
At the end of October, in response to market speculation, AkzoNobel had confirmed it was in constructive discussions regarding a potential merger of the AkzoNobel Paints & Coatings business with Axalta, with a view to creating a leading global paints & coatings company through a merger of equals.
December Issue 159 – Comment
2017 proved to be yet another year jammed packed with events and challenges for the industry.