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Roeslein bolsters operational services with two new hires
Roeslein is expanding its operational services for the can manufacturing industry. The company says that the strategic move addresses a critical industry need for experienced, hands-on operational support in the wake of recent industry retirements and a projected surge in can making across the globe. “The can making industry is experiencing a knowledge gap due…
INX promotes three to Vice President positions
INX has announced the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. Anthony De Francesco, Alex Folloso, and Kim Hill have a combined 50-plus years of experience, and have led their teams to new levels of innovation, productivity, and industry excellence. A logistics professional with over 10 years of experience, De Francesco has…
Increased tariffs on Chinese imports a win for U.S. aluminium
The Aluminum Association have applauded today’s announcement by the White House calling on the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to triple existing Section 301 tariff levels for Chinese imports of aluminium and steel from current levels of 7.5%. The Aluminum Association says it has consistently advocated for an increase in the Section 301 tariffs on aluminium…
Golden Grail beverages launches Koz Water in 16 oz cans
Golden Grail Beverages has launched its eco-friendly product, KOZ Water, in 16 oz cans. The introduction of the 16oz can is in response to the growing consumer demand for sustainable and health-conscious hydration options. The company intends to invest in several additional production runs to ensure KOZ Water will be widely available starting as early…
Aluminium prices soar after UK and US ban Russian metals trade
Aluminium prices rocketed to a record level following the UK and the US’s decision to ban the trade of Russian metals to “prevent the Kremlin funnelling more cash into its war machine”. At one stage in early morning trading, aluminium was up more than 9% on the London Metal Exchange (LME), the biggest rise seen…
Researches crack mystery behind ‘eggy’ canned wine smell
Unfortunately, canned wine sometimes gives off a pungent and unpleasant aroma of rotten eggs. Now, scientists at Cornell University report they’ve uncovered the source of this unappetising scent. Moreover, study authors add they believe it’s possible to do away with the aroma by ever-so-slightly altering canned wine’s formulation and packaging. Researchers explain that choosing the…
New recycling centre breaks ground in Minnesota
Spectro Alloys recently broke ground on a $71 million, 90,000-square-foot expansion to its campus in Rosemount, which will be the first of its kind in Minnesota. The new facility will allow Spectro Alloys to recycle scrap aluminium from building demolition, automotive scrap and industrial type sources, not to mention those beverage cans in single-sort recycling…
Colored By INX Can Design Contest April 29 deadline nears
The clock is winding down on the entry deadline for this year’s Colored by INX Can Design Contest. Open to all brand owners, metal decorators, design agencies and marketers who used the INX Color Catalog to produce a commercial can design before January 1, 2024, all entries with the submission form, electronic design, and actual…
Can Manufacturers Institute strengthens sustainability communications position with new Director of Communications
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Robert Budway has announced Tim Ebner will join the association as Director of Communications. Ebner will lead CMI’s annual strategic process for all internal and external communications programs. He will develop communication programs to protect and promote the industry’s interests to ensure the metal can is recognised as the superior…
interpack advisory board confirms Markus Rustler as President
At the constituent meeting of the Advisory Board of interpack, the Chairman and his two deputies were confirmed. The Advisory Board thus sends a clear signal of continuity and emphasises the importance of interpack’s close ties with the packaging industry. Representing the interests of the industry and acting as a driving force for innovation and…
