Charles Osborn
10 reasons for non-contact measurement from Sencon
Sencon’s Back End Gauge goes above and beyond expectations and has been designed for can making needs of today and the future. The world’s most accurate Back End gauge measures dimensional features on a finished (back end) can. It uses solid-state optical metrology that has proven its reliability on Sencon End Gauges over the last…
Virtual tests ensure continuity for SACMI customers globally
Remote factory acceptance tests (FAT) and the ability to provide a true remote start-up service (SAT – site acceptance test), ensures customers can maximise the opportunities provided by 4.0 technology wherever they are. Sensors, cameras and virtual reality have taken remote plant acceptance tests out of the realms of science fiction and into the real…
Tata Consumer Products to buy out PepsiCo from JV NourishCo
Tata Consumer Products Limited, formerly known as Tata Global Beverages, has agreed to acquire PepsiCo’s stake in NourishCo Beverages Limited, a 50:50 joint venture operated between the two firms. The move represents Tata Consumer’s focus on widening its portfolio in the food and beverages space. NourishCo was formed in 2010 through a joint-venture agreement between Tata Global Beverages…
Bunting-Elk Grove Village Expands Range of Products
Bunting-Elk Grove Village have announced the addition of several new products to the firm’s online catalogue. New N42 and Electro Magnet products have been added, expanding the firm’s capability to serve the needs of its customers. The new stock of plated N42 neodymium disc magnets will give customers additional options when selecting the perfect neodymium…
Global Reorganisation Announced at Nidec Press & Automation
David Winch, Chief Executive Officer for Nidec Press & Automation and Nidec Minster Corporation, has announced organisational changes aimed to align the company with global market segment growth and support strategy. Nidec Press & Automation (NP&A) includes Nidec Minster, in Minster, Ohio, U.S.A.; Nidec Arisa in Navarrete, Spain; Nidec Vamco in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; Nidec…
UK aluminium packaging recycling rate hits new heights in rapidly-growing market
The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate has risen to 56%, its highest ever level, increasing year-on-year by 4% (from 52% in 2018) according to the findings of the latest Environment Agency data, published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) earlier this month. The aluminium packaging market grew by 8% (year-on-year), with 207,000 tonnes of…
Lyle’s Golden Syrup links up with Help for Heroes
Lyle’s Golden Syrup has released a limited edition version of its iconic tin, with the aim to raise funds for the charity Help for Heroes. With 5p of every tin sold to be donated to the charity, the aim is to raise over £25,000 in support of wounded, injured and sick veterans and their families…
New film from thyssenkrup Rasselstein illustrates steel recycling
A new animation film from thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH illustrates how steel is capable of being recycled over and over again – without loss of quality. Cans of today could be a washing machine tomorrow or an automotive part. There is no easier way to recycle than with packaging steel “We have created this animation film…
Adapting to survive a crisis – we’re all in this together.
As we move into the last month of spring, here at Canmaking News, we’ve been reflecting over the events of the last month. Whilst times are strange and we’re all attempting to adapt to a new normal, it’s been wonderful speaking to you all and finding out what you’ve been up to at home –…
Covid-19 safety concerns see BAMA Innovation Day cancelled
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) annual Innovation Day has been cancelled due to COVID-19 related safety concerns. BAMA hopes to be able to bring confirmed attendees the presentations which were planned via a series of Innovation Webinars during the coming months. Invitations will be sent out to BAMA Members after a discussion with those…
