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US EPA shares new recycling rate estimates
The U.S. EPA’s recent recycling infrastructure report was largely focused on the investments needed to improve the system but also included new recycling rate estimates for specific materials, some of the first data updates the agency has released since its last Facts and Figures report several years ago. The Assessment of the U.S. Recycling System: Financial…
Aluminium – A future industry driving the UK’s industrial success
An opinion piece written by ALFED CEO, Nadine Bloxsome The recent Importance of Foundational Industries to the UK’s Industrial Strategy Roundtable reinforced a critical message: industries like aluminium, steel, and glass are not merely foundational – they are Future Industries, driving innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience in the UK. Yet, their pivotal role often goes unrecognised, as seen…
From beer to energy: checking in on Molson Coors’ non-alc portfolio
Molson Coors has been clear about its goal of becoming a total beverage company, which explains why it has grown its portfolio of non-alc offerings in the U.S. market over the past few years. Now the company can see that the plan is working. Over the past 12 weeks, Molson Coors’ non-alcoholic beer brands are…
Big moves for canmaking in 2025 but more support required
According to a new study, the global metal packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.10% between 2025 and 2030 and is projected to reach US$163.749 billion in 2030. Metal packaging has several benefits including incredible strength, durability, barrier qualities, versatility, and most importantly experiences high recycling levels globally. The material can…
Replacement programme puts the circular economy into practice
Sustainable and efficient: Under the group’s replacement programme, Krones Lifecycle Service (LCS) directly replaces defective assemblies or those in need of overhaul with existing, fully reconditioned components. That ensures responsible and efficient use of resources – meaning the individual constituents of the machine parts – and brings the circular economy to the factory floor. Replacement process…
FEATURE: Men’s mental health: insights from Trivium’s global community
November is a time of reflection and action, a month when we rally together to support men’s health, both physical and mental. This is expressed through initiatives like Movember, which is a global movement traditionally celebrated by men growing mustaches to bring awareness to subjects such as testicular cancer and men’s suicide. For Trivium’s Movember…
The craft of beer and the art of coding
Production downtime and unforeseen costs due to faulty marking systems posed significant challenges for Arizona’s largest brewery, Four Peaks. Frequent printhead clogs severely impacted production efficiency. The solution came with the switch to LEIBINGER’s innovative printing technology. Thanks to the patented nozzle seal technology in LEIBINGER printers, clogs are now a thing of the past,…
A series on audits from Tolag’s Chris McKenzie: Bodymakers
Following decades of learnings and a wealth of experience, Chris McKenzie and Tolag is continuing to guide us through the audit process, examining the bodymaker. Bodymakers The bodymaker is a machine designed to take the cup proffered and redraw it in the first stage to the diameter of a can. The redrawn can is then…
Insights from the 2024 BAMA Forum and Awards
Industry innovations and trends took centre stage at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association 2024 BAMA Forum, which was held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th October at Carden Park in Cheshire. Canmaking News was thrilled to return this year, once again as a media partner. Here’s a recap of the event… On Wednesday, attendees were…
All-inclusive package comprises intralogistics, automated warehouse and canning line
Thatchers owns more than 500 acres of orchards in England’s West Country, more precisely in North Somerset near Bristol. There it grows over 458 different apple varieties, which are then pressed into cider. The fourth-generation family-run company can look back on its 120-year history and how it has grown into the UK’s biggest family-owned cider…
