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Welcome to September!
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. Coordinated by non-profit organisation the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA), the conference offers a prime opportunity for…
Welcome to May!
From 17th – 19th April, history was made as Argentina hosted the Latin American Canmakers Conference (Latamcan) for the very first time. Regarded as the pinnacle gathering of the metal packaging industry in Latin America, the 2024 exhibition and conference exceeded all expectations. Canmaking professionals and suppliers from all corners of the globe convened at…
Welcome to April!
At the end of March, Bunting’s Marketing Director Michael Wilks retired and concluded his memorable career at Bunting. Having spent 23 years with the company, Michael has been a core member of the management team, overseeing a prestigious period of sales growth and company acquisition. Please join us all in raising a glass to Mike…
Welcome to March!
The manufacturing market has faced several challenges in recent years due to geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, changing consumer preferences, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. However, several positive factors, such as rising global demand, ongoing technological advancements, and increasing investment in automation and digitalisation, continue to influence the market, and the outlook for manufacturing remains positive.…
Welcome to February!
As 2024 kicks off with a flurry of activity, Canmaking News looked ahead and invited industry experts to provide their thoughts on the trends they think the industry will see in the coming months. Consumers are undoubtedly changing their spending habits. High inflation and economic uncertainty has created a feeling of uncertainty throughout the world…
Welcome to January!
A happy New year to you all as we enter 2024, I can hardly believe I’m saying those words! Recycling remains a key theme of the last 12 months with companies embracing new technologies and strategies designed to help them meet ambitious climate goals. The metal packaging sector is undoubtedly, an important cog in the…
Welcome to December!
Among the many traditions that have sprung up to accompany the Advent season over the years (the Christmas tree, wreaths etc), one of the simplest and most popular is the Advent calendar. Instead of strictly following the four-week Advent period, which can start anywhere from November 27 to December 3, an Advent calendar typically begins…
Welcome to November!
As we gear up for Christmas, we’re keeping a keen eye on the marketing campaigns coming out from our favourite retailers. Most notably, the advent calendars. Stay tuned for a full report on the Christmas gimmicks we think hold their weight. On 11th and 12th October 2023, Canmaking News returned to the picturesque Cheshire countryside for the…
Welcome to October!
We were thrilled to return to the IMDPA (International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association) Annual Conference, which this year took place on September 26-28 in Itasca, Illinois, USA. Day one opened with the keynote speech from Gus Reall, CEO of Stolle Machinery, discussing Substrate v Sustainability, stating that “there is no alternative to the metal…
Welcome to October!
September really did feel like going back to school as we got ready for the 2024 IMDPA Annual Conference. 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 recognising the vast achievements within metal decorating. The event kicked off…