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Alcoa’s carbon-free smelting technology recognised by Apple
Alcoa have been mentioned in Apple’s Environmental Progress Report for the work taking place to advance the production of carbon-free aluminium through the firm‘s ELYSIS joint venture with Rio Tinto and the government of Quebec in Canada. While the firm’s R&D work continues to ramp up, Apple purchased a batch of the ELYSIS aluminium, produced outside Pittsburgh at Alcoa’s…
AkzoNobel makes waves in China with water-based renewal of major plant
AkzoNobel’s new Guangzhou plant will aim to meet the increased consumer demand for eco-premium water-based decorative paints in China, A huge automation upgrade will have it running at full production of exclusively water-based products. Guangzhou is the last of four decorative paint plants in China to completely switch to water-based products. State-of-the-art technology will increase…
CMbE appoints new sales project manager
CMbE have announced the appointment of sales project manager Ryan Moklak reporting to its UK headquarters in Shipley. Ryan will take up his new role commencing immediately. As a former development engineer, Ryan comes with a wealth of knowledge of the full CMbE product range. Starting as a mechanical engineer in 2012 Ryan has since…
ETMA announces winners of Tube of the Year competition
Sustainability, consumer-friendly solutions and innovative product ideas dominate this years themes The European tube manufacturers association (ETMA) have announced the winners of its annual Tube of the Year competition. Ordinarily the winners would have been chosen by a jury comprising people from ETMA’s member companies during the association’s annual general meeting however this was cancelled…
CANPACK begins production in the aluminium cans factory in stribro
CANPACK has started commercial production of aluminium beverage cans at its newly established factory in Stribro (Czech Republic). Just 10 months after the announcement of the investment, the first batch of cans was delivered to the client – Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery. Soon all brands of Plzeňský Prazdroj beer will be available in cans delivered by CANPACK in…
INX debuts new Color Perfection Magazine for brand designers and metal decorators
Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive results of its global INX Color Perfection program, INX International Ink Co has introduced its Color Perfection Magazine. Each glossy, 4-color print issue is designed to examine the connection between colour, design, and metal can decorating around the world. According to INX Color Perfection Manager, Sarah Jacks, the magazine contains in-depth news and information…
Tubex honoured with two World Star Awards
Tubex have been awarded two trophies for their aerosol cans Unilever Dove Men & Care and Beiersdorf Body Mousse. “The Tubex team is thrilled to win the prestigious World Star Award twice! It is proof of our target to offer our customers the best there is in can manufacturing,” says Karin Swain, PR. The award-winning…
Pandemic confirms continued relevance of Steel for Packaging
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic saw consumers race to stockpile goods, with sales of canned food rocketing. As we return to our ‘new normal’ and supply chains stabilise, APEAL examine whether or not we are likely to see a more permanent shift in purchasing habits? Anyone who has visited a supermarket in the last few…
New research predicts the food and beverage metal cans market to grow 6.1%
Latest research from market research firm Research and Markets has predicted significant growth in the food and beverage metal cans market. The report, which predicts and forecasts industry trends up to 2025, shows that the metal cans market will be worth $37 billion by 2025, an impressive leap from its current value at $27.6 billion.…
New Gifting Tin from Crown highlights creative opportunities metal packaging offers
For brands adopting metal packaging, colours, decorative finishes and textures play a key role in attracting consumers. This makes it vital for brands to understand what influences and motivates their target audiences, both now and in the future. Crown Europe have recently worked with colour and material designer and trend forecaster Laura Perryman to learn…
