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DRT Holdings’ push for precision, efficiency and strategic growth
Speaking exclusively to Canmaking News from the DRT Holdings HQ in Dayton, Ohio, USA, Larry Churchwell, President of the Metal Packaging Solutions and Precision divisions, and colleague Brandon Rinehart, Vice President Innovation, detailed the company’s focus on efficiency, modernisation and expanding aluminium cans into new markets. In the hyper-competitive global beverage market, innovation that delivers…
Toyo Ink India to expand Gujarat ink production
Toyo Ink India Pvt Ltd, a member of Japan’s artience Group, has announced plans to expand liquid ink production at its Gujarat Plant in Western India to meet burgeoning demand from the country’s packaging market. The new facility, which is scheduled to be operational in 2028, is expected to boost the company’s total production capacity…
Bath & North East Somerset Council join UK aerosol recycling project
In the UK, Bath & North East Somerset Council have announced their involvement in an initiative to improve the national recycling rate of post-consumer aerosols. The project is being funded by Alupro through the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and facilitated by Suez recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ). As part of a four-phase process, valuable kerbside…
PABC unveils plans for new beverage can plant in Afghanistan
Canmaker Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) has announced plans to establish a new state-of-the-art beverage can manufacturing facility in Afghanistan, marking a significant step in the company’s regional expansion strategy. The proposed facility is expected to deliver an annual production capacity of around 1.3 billion cans and represents a planned investment of USD 110…
Emballator UK awarded MPMA’s ‘Best in Metal’ award
Packaging company Emballator UK has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best in Metal Award 2025’ from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) for its Fleetwood Paints Ltd Colour Perfect range. The annual award recognises outstanding design and technical innovation in the metal packaging sector. The winner is selected by the trade association from the shortlisted finalists in…
Candy Can partners with Toxic Waste to launch new flavours
Canadian beverage brand Candy Can has introduced two new flavours inspired by the legendary sour candy brand Toxic Waste – Toxic Waste Sour Apple and Toxic Waste Blue Razz. Candy Can creates playful sparkling drinks inspired by classic candies. In keeping with the brand’s mission to “bring joy and nostalgia into every sip”, the two…
Diageo appoints Sir Dave Lewis as new CEO
Drinks giant Diageo has announced that its Board of Directors have appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective from 1 January 2026. Dave is a proven CEO with extensive marketing and brand-building experience. He has an outstanding track record leading global consumer businesses, growing world-class brands and…
CMI celebrates America Recycles Day
The Can Manufacturers Institute’s (CMI) President Scott Breen has issued the following statement in recognition of a Congressional Resolution celebrating America Recycles Day, which took place on Saturday 15 November. “The Can Manufacturers Institute and its members would like to thank the US House Recycling Caucus for its leadership in pursuing bipartisan legislation that strengthens…
Ball boosts production capacity in India with new investment
Canmaker Ball Corporation is making strategic investments in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to meet growing customer demand and strengthen the regional supply chain in one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets. Following its 2024 investment of nearly $55mm in the Taloja can manufacturing facility located in the Maharashtra district, close to Mumbai, Ball is making…
Koenig & Bauer’s global ‘MoneyBox’ initiative targets youth financial literacy
Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions, a subsidiary of German printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer AG, has partnered with Aflatoun International to launch a tangible, cash-based learning system called ‘MoneyBox’ to make financial education available to children and young people worldwide. The ‘MoneyBox’ initiative – claimed to be the world’s largest interconnected financial education project…
