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New look, bigger cans, and new ranges from Cold Town Beer
Edinburgh microbrewery Cold Town Beer has undergone a brand refresh across its range of flagship and experimental craft beers. The cans are bigger and bolder in response to consumer demand. The fresh identity aims to tell drinkers the story of the brand, with the new design featuring intricate details of the brewery’s forward mission and…
Record recycling jobs and economic output for U.S. aluminium as investment continues
A new study by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the U.S. aluminium industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output. The 2024 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry study also found that when indirect and induced impacts are considered, the industry supports nearly 700,000…
Three ways Molson Coors is boosting sustainability
Darin McKnight, senior manager of corporate sustainability, spends a lot of time thinking about the future of Molson Coors. That also allows him to understand the challenges of implementing sustainable practices in a complex global business. “We have many initiatives underway to address our people and planet goals,” says McKnight. “We’ve done a lot, including…
AkzoNobel delivers continued volume growth and margin expansion in both Paints and Coatings
Akzo Nobel has published its results for Q1 2024. Highlights include: Organic sales up 2%, driven by volume growth in both Paints and Coatings; revenue down 1% Operating income improved to €261 million (2023: €182 million) Adjusted EBITDA €363 million (2023: €305 million), adjusted EBITDA margin 13.8% (2023: 11.5%) Net cash from operating activities negative…
SpecMetrix Systems and BetterCans launch new collaboration
Two recognised metal packaging industry leaders have reached agreement on an innovative collaboration and development alliance that brings the most precise film weight and coating thickness data available together with industry-leading aluminium can manufacturing expertise to help improve global 2-PC aluminium beverage container manufacturing processes. The new alliance between Sensory Analytics and BetterCans is designed…
CMI releases update on the Aerosol Recycling Initiative
The Aerosol Recycling Initiative has published the executive summary to a white paper that will be released in May 2024, detailing the campaign’s initial-phase activities and data gathered to date to establish the aerosol can’s recycling story, as well as plans for the next phase. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) launched an Aerosol…
Nespresso expands aluminium coffee capsule recycling
Residents of Jersey City, New Jersey in low-rise residential buildings can recycle their aluminium coffee capsules through their at-home curbside recycling service as they do with their metal, glass, and plastic, materials. This marks an expansion of the successful curbside recycling program that launched for New York City residents in 2019. Nespresso’s investment and collaboration with local…
Latamcan 2024 review: Argentina’s remarkable debut
What an incredible few days we’ve had! From 17th – 19th April, history was made as Argentina hosted the Latin American Canmakers Conference (Latamcan) for the very first time. Regarded as the pinnacle gathering of the metal packaging industry in Latin America, the 2024 exhibition and conference exceeded all expectations. Canmaking professionals and suppliers from…
Hydro showcases how scrap aluminium can be turned into designer products
More than 10 million tonnes of furniture are thrown away in Europe every year and the demand for low-carbon, recycled products is growing. Hydro has challenged seven world renowned designers to design furniture made from Hydro CIRCAL 100R, the world’s first aluminium made entirely from recycled post-consumer scrap on an industrial scale. The results will…
UK aerosol filling figures for 2023 stable
UK aerosol filling figures for 2023 show that volume remained stable compared to 2022, despite geo-political developments, supply chain challenges and the cost-of-living crisis, according to data released from BAMA. Personal care The survey reveals that, as anticipated, the personal care sector made up the lion’s share of filling volume accounting for 74% of the…
