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The Aluminum Association Commends European Union Antidumping Investigation of Chinese Extrusions
Following the launch of a European Commission antidumping investigation into aluminium extrusions coming from China, The Aluminum Association have commended the EU’s efforts to enforce international trade laws around this area. The case was initiated following a complaint by European Aluminium, the trade association representing the full aluminium value chain in Europe. “The Aluminum Association appreciates the…
Australian brewer Lion creates UK craft beer division Little World Beverages
Australian brewer Lion has created a new UK craft division and called it Little World Beverages. The move will see the two craft brewers it has purchased over recent years. London-based Fourpure Brewing Co and Huddersfield-based Magic Rock is managed by a newly enlisted division boss Gordon Treanor. The newly founded division “offers a strong…
Flexible packaging key to preventing waste
The updated FPE study confirms the role of flexible packaging in preventing waste and mitigating global warming. An updated study by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (ifeu), commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), has confirmed that flexible packaging is a much more effective route to efficiency and reducing carbon footprints than using rigid…
Carbon Disclosure Project awards Ardagh
Ardagh have been awarded Leadership class ratings from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate change (A-) and for supplier engagement (A). Ardagh’s efforts for water security have been rated as Management class (B). CDP, is a not-for-profit global environmental impact group, drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources…
Coca-Cola EP 2019 results show strong performance
Coca-Cola European Partners have today reported a solid full-year, with growth in 2020 expected to continue in line with the firms mid-term objectives. Damien Gammell, CEO said: “2019 saw our business deliver another solid full-year demonstrating our continued focus on driving profitable revenue growth through managing price and mix across our portfolio, delivering solid in-market…
Ball wins SEAL Environmental Initiative Award
Ball have been awarded the SEAL Environmental Initiative Award. The award honours specific environmental and sustainability initiatives. Key criteria for selection included: Impact Metrics, Innovation, Sharing of Insights, and Investment Levels. The awards celebrate leadership, transparency and commitment to sustainable business practices. One hundred percent of the award entry fees were contributed to SEAL’s ongoing…
Manufacturing sector predicts significant levels of growth
Small businesses in the manufacturing sector to experience increased levels of growth in 2020 Latest figures released from Hitachi Capital Business Finance show that 54% small businesses within the manufacturing sector are likely to see a significant growth in sales. This comes after a turbulent 2019 where many small businesses faced political and economic uncertainty,…
Crown makes great strides meeting its 2020 sustainability goals
A recent report from Crown Holdings Inc. has showcased the progress the firm has made in meeting 2020 sustainability goals. In particular, the report showed that the firm had: Achieved 94% of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target, with a 9.43% decrease in GHGs per billion standard units (versus…
AkzoNobel full year 2019 results show a step up in profitability
AkzoNobel’s Q4 and full-year 2019 results have shown their objective of transformation is on track, with further step up in profitability, despite softer end market demand. In results published today, revenue was flat, with positive price/mix of 4% and acquisitions contributing 1%, offset by 5% lower volumes due to the firm’s value over volume strategy.…
CANPACK focuses on renewable energy sources
The CANPACK Group have announced that they are to increase the share of renewable sources of electricity used in its operations. In 2019, 70 percent of electricity in plants located in Brzesko, Bydgoszcz, Dębica, Tarnów, and Orzesz came from renewable energy sources. The current agreement with the electricity supplier stipulates that in 2020 all electricity…
