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Novelis switches on first electric pusher furnace at Swiss rolling plant
Novelis has commissioned its first electric pusher furnace at its Sierre plant in Switzerland, replacing a natural gas-fired system with an electrified alternative that is expected to reduce both energy consumption and carbon emissions. The furnace is used to heat aluminium ingots before they enter the rolling process. By switching from natural gas to electricity…
Berlin Packaging strengthens UK footprint with BlueSky acquisition
Berlin Packaging has expanded its presence in the UK through the acquisition of BlueSky, a Grimsby-based packaging supplier serving customers across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home care and beverage sectors. The deal adds further scale to Berlin Packaging’s growing European business and broadens its offering across glass, plastic and metal packaging. Founded as…
AB InBev extends FIFA partnership through 2030 as World Cup spending ramps up
AB InBev has extended its global partnership with FIFA through 2030, securing sponsorship rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and the centenary FIFA World Cup in 2030. The agreement continues a relationship that began in 1986 and keeps Budweiser at the centre of one of sport’s most valuable commercial…
Tilray uses BrewDog network to bring US craft beer portfolio to UK
Tilray Brands has begun rolling out its American craft beer portfolio across the UK through BrewDog’s bar network, marking the first major commercial move since acquiring the Scottish brewer’s UK operations earlier this year. The launch will introduce 24 beer products from several US craft brands, including SweetWater Brewing, Montauk Brewing Co., 10 Barrel Brewing,…
Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill after nine-month outage
Novelis has restarted the hot mill at its Oswego, New York facility, bringing one of North America’s most important aluminium rolling operations back into production after two major fires forced a prolonged shutdown. The restart marks the end of a nine-month disruption that affected supply chains across the automotive sector and forced Novelis to rely…
Recycled aluminium and refill innovation take centre stage at Tube of the Year Awards
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has unveiled the winners of its Tube of the Year 2026 competition, with recycled aluminium, mono-material packaging and refillable formats emerging as the dominant themes across this year’s entries. Announced during etma’s annual meeting in Lisbon, the awards recognise achievements in aluminium, plastic, laminate, sustainability and prototype tube packaging.…
LINDAL France celebrates 50 years at key aerosol innovation hub
LINDAL France has marked its 50th anniversary with a major celebration at its Briey facility, bringing together more than 400 current and former employees, family members, business partners and members of the group’s executive leadership team. The event recognised five decades of manufacturing, engineering and product development at one of the company’s most important global…
Coors Light turns packaging into the product with giant ‘Tallerboy’ launch
Coors Light has unveiled a limited-edition 18-inch “Tallerboy” canister capable of holding three standard cans of beer, as brands continue to use packaging-led campaigns to drive consumer engagement ahead of major sporting events. Created as part of the brand’s 2026 FIFA World Cup marketing programme, the oversized container was inspired by football commentator Andrés Cantor…
US aluminium industry supports more than 165,000 direct jobs, new study finds
The US aluminium industry directly employs more than 165,000 workers and generated a record $115 billion in economic output during 2026, according to a new study from economic research firm John Dunham & Associates. Commissioned by the Aluminum Association, the report found direct employment across the sector has remained largely unchanged over the past decade…
SPAM and Hello Kitty team up for collectible can launch
Hormel Foods has unveiled a limited-edition SPAM x Hello Kitty collectible can, bringing together one of the world’s most recognisable canned food brands with one of the most successful consumer characters in licensing history. The collaboration is being supported by a wider marketing campaign designed to celebrate SPAM’s global food culture and international appeal. The…
