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Day 3 at World Can Experience Dubai

The third and final day of World Can Experience began in a celebratory mood after the previous evening’s dinner saw the movers and shakers of the canmaking industry honoured. Canmaking News‘ very own Janis Osbourn and Martha Rojas from Roeslein & Associates received an award for the founding of the Women in Canmaking Association (WICA)…

Day 2 at World Can Experience Dubai

The second day of World Can Experience in Dubai saw another maelstrom of training, technical specs and networking. The event held a Gala dinner on Monday evening, allowing all the attendees to meet, mix and mingle. This meant that Tuesday’s training sessions were more relaxed, even if the content was still as high brow. The…

Day 1 at World Can Experience Dubai

Canmaking News is thrilled to be attending the inaugural World Can Experience (WCE) in Dubai, bringing together the great and the good of the metal packaging industry at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre from 24th to 26th February. Monday 24th saw an array of international suppliers rubbing shoulders with industry professionals. Audience engagement…

New canning line powers Storefast Solutions’ cocktail can partnership with Aldi

Family-owned drinks supplier Storefast Solutions Ltd, based near Gravesend, Kent, UK, has agreed a partnership with Aldi to create an exciting new Spicy Margarita cocktail can, as well as continuing its Espresso Martini flavour. The products will be available in Aldi stores across the UK from 3 March, costing £1.99 per can. Storefast, which has been…

Inside Paris Packaging Week 2025: Trends, technology and key takeaways

From 28th – 29th January, Paris Packaging Week made its biggest mark yet, bringing together industry leaders for insights, networking and a showcase of cutting-edge packaging innovation. A key fixture in the industry calendar, Paris Packaging Week houses three events in one, with distinct sectors clearly defined: PCD for cosmetics and personal care, PLD for…

2025 ADF Innovation Awards winners

ADF Innovation Awards winners announced at Paris Packaging Week

The winners of the ADF Innovation Awards were revealed on 29th January 2025 during Paris Packaging Week at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Celebrating the year’s most groundbreaking aerosol and dispensing system designs, the awards highlighted cutting-edge innovation in the packaging industry. The announcement marked the grand finale of an inspiring two-day event, bringing together…

Another successful IMDPA Conference in Chicago

Celebrating its 90th year, the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) Conference in Itasca, Illinois, US, took place at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa from 24-26 September. It was a fantastic few days, where attendees delved into a variety of insightful presentations, covering topics spanning industry trends to technical innovations, while also networking and…

Counting down to the IMDPA Annual Conference: What can we expect for 2024?

The 2024 IMDPA Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from 24-26 September in Itasca, Illinois, US, is poised to be as engaging and informative as ever. As a media partner, Canmaking News is eagerly looking forward to it. With just a few weeks to go, let’s see what’s in store… Celebrating 90 years Coordinated by…

UK coffee company lands new local stocklist for canned iced coffee

Kontrol Coffee, an iced coffee brand designed for gamers, has landed in the fridges of Prison Island, a multi-activity venue in Maidstone, Kent in the UK. Kontrol Coffee is a ready-to-drink Original Iced Latte in a can from Kent-based coffee company Collab Coffee, which partners with celebrities, influencers, major corporate entities and other digitally-enabled companies…

Company Focus: Aetek UV Systems provides pioneering UV solutions

Aetek UV Systems, a division of American Ultraviolet, stands at the forefront of UV technology innovation within the canmaking industry, catering to the evolving needs of manufacturers worldwide. Established in 1960 and part of American Ultraviolet since 2005, Aetek provides custom solutions to successfully cure UV inks, varnishes, laminating adhesives and coatings. Over the years,…

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