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Plasma technology revolutionises metal surface cleaning and coating
Reliable and environmentally friendly inline cleaning and coating in metal processing: At Euroguss 2024 in Nuremberg, Hall 8, Stand 616, Plasmatreat GmbH will demonstrate how various metals and alloys can be optimally prepared for subsequent processes such as coating, bonding or painting. Plasmatreat’s innovative atmospheric pressure plasma processes Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus not only ensure maximum…
Excelitas Technologies acquires Heraeus Noblelight,
Excelitas Technologies Corp has completed the successful acquisition of the Noblelight business from Heraeus Group (Hanau, Germany), including operations in Germany, United Kingdom, United States, China and Japan, along with several key application centres and sales offices around the world. Noblelight specialises in the development and manufacture of specialty lighting components and system solutions, from…
Aluminium wine bottles loose favour with consumers
Traditional glass bottles have long been the preferred choice of packaging among wine lovers due to the belief that wine looks and tastes better in glass. While glass bottles have been the wine industry’s go-to for centuries, they are not the most carbon-friendly option available. Researchers from the University of South Australia’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science and…
TUBEX receives gold medal from EcoVadis for sustainability and CSR performance
For the third time in a row TUBEX has received a gold medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability and CSR performance. This puts TUBEX in the top 5% of all manufacturers of other fabricated metal products assessed by EcoVadis. TUBEX received its gold medal in late December 2023. The award recognises the company’s impressive achievements…
Easy open tab for aluminium lids revealed
AnchorEOE has revealed its new innovative easy-opening tab for tin or aluminium lids for metal containers that opens with two fingers. AnchorEOE allows for a modulated application of more force and a safer opening that minimizes the possibility of accidents, cuts, or incorrect handling. The properties of the new easy-opening tab for lids and the…
Whipnotic celebrates national whipped cream day with expansion
Whipnotic, the innovative whipped cream brand putting a sweet spin on a classic indulgence, celebrates National Whipped Cream Day (January 5th) announcing expanded distribution into more than 300 Kroger stores. On its way to creaming the competition, this major retail expansion marks a significant scale-up across 28 states for the sister-owned brand, continuing to transform…
French supermarket pulls Pepsi from shelves due to high prices
A supermarket chain has said it will no longer sell Pepsi and 7up in protest against “unacceptable” price rises. French retail giant Carrefour said it plans to ditch PepsiCo products after repeated price increases despite the cost of living crisis. Shelves once stocked with PepsiCo drinks will be now accompanied by a note that reads: “We are no…
Sanpellegrino adds new sugar free flavours to its line-up
The La Dolce Vita lifestyle you’re craving is just one sip away! This new year, embrace what Italians affectionately call “the good life” with all-new Sanpellegrino Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks. To celebrate the expansion of its delicious beverage collection, Sanpellegrino is giving fans zero excuses to live La Dolce Vita by offering the chance to win $10,000, which one…
Good Time Brewing Company expands with Direct-to-Consumer shipping
Good Time Brewing Company, founded by bar industry luminary Michael “Mikey” McFerran, has launched its direct-to-consumer sales for its non-alcoholic beer. The brand successfully debuted in New York City in Fall 2023 with a curated list of establishments such as Veselka and Attaboy, and is now available for at-home enjoyment. Mikey McFerran, creator of Good…
Domestic aluminium demand down 4.4% in Q3 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) declined 4.4% through the first three quarters of 2023. “Despite some softness in the market following near record shipments in 2022, aluminium demand remains near the 10-year average during a time…
