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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…
Ball reports improved 2019 results
Recently released results from Ball corporation which show the firms 2019 net earnings have seen a significant increase from 2018’s results, from $775 million, to $861 million. Over the last year, global beverage volumes have increased by 5%. Importantly, the results reflect the 2019 sale of the company’s Argentine steel aerosol business, Chinese beverage can…
BAMA’s Innovation Day returns
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) have announced that their Innovation Day is set to return on Wednesday 22nd April 2020. The free event which takes place in Leeds, UK, is open to both members and non-members of the association in order that they might assist in the promotion of recent innovation throughout the aerosol…
Pride Conveyance Systems announce upgrades
Pride Conveyance Systems have announced upgrades to their Blow Back Nozzle. The new nozzle projects a more focused blast of air. The narrow focus enables Pride to use the air more precisely, blowing air primarily onto the loose can without blowing air into the rolling line of single-filed cans or into small gaps between the…
Investing in people earns AkzoNobel five “Top Employer” titles
The Top Employers Institute has awarded AkzoNobel’s with five ‘Top Employer’ titles. The institute awarded the titles based on the firm’s reputation in creating the best conditions for employees in the key markets of Brazil, China, the UK, the Netherlands and the US. 2020 marks the company’s first “Top Employer” certifications in both the Netherlands…
Bunting joins the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)
Bunting, a designer and manufacturer of magnetic separators, detectors, magnets, magnetic assemblies and magnetising equipment, have announced that they have joined the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). The BMRA is the trade association representing the £7 billion UK metal recycling sector representing over 250 organisations. Members produce environmentally friendly raw materials to metals manufacturers around the world.…
Start-ups to receive $20,000 from Pepsico Leaders
Pepsico have announced that ten emerging food and beverage brands will join it’s second annual North America Greenhouse Programme. Each of the participating start-ups will receive $20,000 in grant funding and participate in a six-month business program designed to accelerate their growth through personalised mentorship. The 2020 PepsiCo North America Greenhouse program is designed to support emerging…
Aluminum Association Releases 2020 Edition of Aluminum Design Manual
The Aluminum Association has released the 2020 Aluminum Design Manual, a reference for engineers, designers, detailers and architects working with aluminium in structural applications. For the first time, the manual will include an Excel spreadsheet containing section property tables for common aluminium shapes. “For decades, the Aluminum Design Manual has been a critical resource for anyone designing…
