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Back to school we go!
We’re not sure where this year has gone (although the sooner it’s over the better in our opinion!), but now that September is here, we can now claim that uplifting back to school feeling! Offices are opening, life is returning (mostly) to the ‘new’ normal and our favourite season is coming, Autumn (or Fall, depending…
CANPACK recognised as “investor without borders” at the European Economic Congress 2020
CANPACK has been granted the honorary title of “Investor Without Borders” during an award ceremony at the European Economic Congress 2020 in Katowice (Poland). The company was recognised for having created a modern capital group ranked among the leading packaging manufacturers in the world. The “Investor Without Borders” title is awarded to the most-effective Polish investors pursuing…
The Uncommon wins five gold medals at the 2020 International Canned Wine Competition
Congratulations to the premium English canned wine The Uncommon, a premium English Canned wine has won five gold medals at the 2020 International Canned Wine Competition, one for each of the 2019 bubbly wines and spritzers, and the fifth in package design for the series’ illustrations. In less than a decade, sales of wine in…
MALUMA launches canned collagen protein drink in partnership with Ardagh
German beverage creator Black Labels Company (BLC) have launched MALUMA, the first collagen protein drinks in Ardagh Group cans. Appealing to health-conscious consumers looking for a delicious drink that also provides a boost of nutrients, the MALUMA range is presented in Ardagh’s slim 250ml can with a light, bright and contemporary matte aesthetic which reflects…
Sun Chemical acquires Brazilian based inks and coatings manufacturer
Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired Seller Ink Industria e Comércio de Tintas e Vernizes Ltda., a specialty inks and coatings manufacturer based in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 25 years of experience, Seller Ink has a strong market presence in both the security ink and the metal decorating markets. With…
Molson Coors sends 200,000 cans of fresh water to Gulf Coast to support Hurricane Laura relief efforts
Molson Coors Beverage Company has donated 200,000 cans of fresh drinking water to the American Red Cross to aid relief efforts in Louisiana and Texas communities hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. The company is shipping four truckloads of 12-ounce cans of water from its brewery in Elkton, Va., to locations identified as most in need by the Red…
Barry-Wehmiller makes changes to senior leadership team
Strategic leadership moves set organisation up for planned growth while strengthening culture Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. has promoted Kyle Chapman to President, joining his father, CEO and Board Chairman Robert Chapman, in leadership of the 135-year-old, $3 billion-plus global manufacturing and engineering solutions firm. As Kyle steps into his new role after serving as Barry-Wehmiller’s Interim…
CANPACK appoints John O’Maoileoin as Group Sustainability Director
The CANPACK Group, a global manufacturer of sustainable primary packaging solutions, has appointed John O’Maoileoin to the newly created position of Group Sustainability Director. John’s appointment reaffirms the importance CANPACK places on sustainability, social and environmental issues and the pivotal role these issue play in the way the company does business. With over 12 years’…
Ball completes acquisition of Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging business in Brazil
Ball Corporation has completed the acquisition of Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda., an impact extruded aluminium aerosol packaging business that includes a manufacturing plant in Itupeva near Sao Paolo, Brazil. Ball entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the facility back in March. “As the demand for sustainable aluminum packaging continues to grow among customers…
Trivium examines new ways to holistically measure packaging sustainability
A new whitepaper released by Trivium Packaging has assessed the ways in which brands can holistically measure packaging sustainability. Packaging material selection has become more complex in this era of increased environmental awareness and the importance of sustainability is undeniably growing. In the Trivium 2020 Buying Green report, a global survey of more than 15,000…
