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Lindal hosts regional officials at Wismar manufacturing site
Germany-based aerosol packaging technology specialist Lindal Group recently welcomed Minister Dr Wolfgang Blank (Ministry of Economics, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and Senator Michael Berkhahn (Hanseatic City of Wismar), alongside representatives from the regional economic development authorities, to its Wismar manufacturing site. According to the company, the visit highlighted the role of the Wismar facility within Lindal’s European manufacturing…
Crown welcomes Michael Doss to Board of Directors
Packaging supplier Crown Holdings has announced that packaging industry executive Michael P Doss has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective 3 March 2026. The Board now has 10 members. Doss most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Graphic Packaging Corporation, a NYSE-listed global manufacturer of packaging for consumer products,…
Cusiana and TOMRA pioneer advanced multi-sensor sorting technology
Raffineria Metalli Cusiana SPA (Cusiana), a major Italian secondary aluminium refiner supplying multinational automotive, construction and furniture companies across Europe, partnered with TOMRA Recycling to redefine aluminium recycling with advanced multi-sensor sorting technology. Together, they have pioneered a multi-stage sorting line, enabling Cusiana to move beyond traditional ingot production and create branded, near carbon-free aluminium…
Mixed picture for German aluminium aerosols and tubes in 2025
The members of the Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Division of Aluminium Deutschland report a somewhat differentiated development in the German market for 2025: deliveries of aerosol cans slightly exceeded the previous year’s level, while aluminium tubes fell marginally short. Aerosol cans continue to benefit from the personal care segment, whereas tubes are particularly…
AEROBAL presents World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2025 winners
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has announced the winners of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2025. For the first time, member companies voted directly for the best cans of the year, replacing the previous jury of specialist journalists. According to Secretary General Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed, the new procedure was introduced…
Steelforce appoints Brion Talley as CEO for North America
Steelforce Packaging has reorganised its operations in North America under a newly formed entity, Steelforce America, as part of its wider global growth plans. The company said the move reflects rising demand in the region and the need for enhanced leadership, infrastructure and commercial focus to support sustained expansion. Alongside the structural change, Steelforce Packaging…
Formosa Springs relaunches with slim can format
North American mineral water brand Formosa Springs has relaunched under new ownership, introducing a portfolio that includes 355ml slim cans. The relaunch follows an acquisition led by wellness entrepreneur Nicholas Reichenbach. The brand has been repositioned with a focus on heritage, source integrity and long-term stewardship. Water is drawn from the original artesian spring beneath…
Carlsberg and Tilray Brands enter licensing agreement
Global consumer packaged goods Tilray Brands, the fourth-largest craft beer brewer in the United States, has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement starting January 2027 with global brewer Carlsberg Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Tilray has been granted a multi-year license to produce, market, sell and distribute Carlsberg, Carlsberg Elephant, 1664, and Kronenbourg…
Leicestershire calls on residents to ‘foil in love’ with recycling
Residents across Leicestershire in the UK are being encouraged to “foil in love” with recycling through an awareness campaign aimed at boosting kerbside collections of aluminium foil. Despite being easily recyclable, items like wrapping foil, trays, aerosols, beverage cans and food tins are often misplaced in general waste. Leicestershire County Council is the latest local…
Sonoco reports strong 2025 results following portfolio transformation
Sonoco Products Company has reported a significant improvement in fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reflecting acquisition-driven growth, portfolio reshaping and margin expansion. Fourth quarter net sales rose 29.7% year on year to $1.8 billion, primarily driven by the contribution from Metal Packaging EMEA following the December 2024 acquisition of Eviosys. For the full…
