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Aluminium CEOs: Open North American Trade Vital for U.S. Industry Jobs
More than 15 CEOs and other senior executives representing the entire aluminium industry value chain in the United States today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer calling for continued quota-free Section 232 tariff exemptions for aluminium in North America. Last year, the Trump administration wisely removed these tariffs amidst U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiations. The USMCA is slated…
Nussbaum Matzingen AG launch aerosol cans made from 100% aluminium
Nussbaum have announced the launch of their most recent innovation – an aerosol can made from 100% post-consumer-recycled aluminium. This is the first of its kind that contains no primary aluminium at all. The starting material used is mono-material aluminium scrap from consumer goods returned to the collection points for recycling. The collected scrap is…
New four pillar approach to sustainability unveiled in flint group packaging inks’ latest whitepaper
Flint Group Packaging Inks, one of the largest consumables suppliers to the global packaging industry, has identified four strategic pillars key to successfully achieving its sustainability ambitions. Outlined in a new whitepaper published by Flint Group, the four pillars set out a programme of objectives and milestones that align with the company’s vision of realising…
Aluminium beverage cans essential to recycling system economic viability
New research has powerfully underlined the value that aluminium used beverage cans (UBC) bring to America’s recycling system. A study conducted by Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) for the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), Aluminium Beverage Can: Driver of the U.S. Recycling System, found that the relatively high value of UBCs make them essential to the country’s…
Served launches hard seltzer duo infused with wonky fruit
Hard seltzer brand Served is to make its debut, backed by heavyweight investors, with variants infused with wonky fruit. The 4% abv drink will launch next month in Raspberry and Lime flavours – comprising pure spirit, sparkling water and sustainably sourced fruit that would otherwise have gone to waste. Per 250ml can (rsp: £2.50), Served contains 57…
Budweiser Brewing Group awarded number one brewer spot
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has revealed it has become the number one brewer by volume in the UK, in total trade YTD. Paula Lindenberg, UK President, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, said: “The results we are seeing reflect the strength of our portfolio of brands; including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and Bud Light. People are choosing…
Crown celebrates INX Can Design Contest win
The celebrations have continued at Crown Brand-Building Packaging after winning the inaugural Colored by INX Can Design contest in April. Esveydi Rossano and the production team responsible for the winning entry continue to find exceptional value in using the INX Metal Color Catalog on new projects and in their quest to create another award-winning design…
Ardagh Group expands sustainability team with new hire
Adam Köhler has recently joined Ardagh Group as Sustainability Renewables Engineer. With 15 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy industry, Adam has worked in various roles throughout Europe the Middle East and the USA. Adam is based out of the firms Dublin office. www.ardaghgroup.com
David Beckham promotes canned Haig
Haig Club has launched a premixed range of whisky in cans. They come in two flavours, root ginger ale and lime and Haig Club Clubman mixed with cola. The premixed drinks are convenient and great for the summer. David Beckham who is a co-owner of Haig with Simon Fuller, launched the whisky in 2014. “We…
Lockdown Drives Spike in Aluminium Packaging Collected for Recycling in UK
According to data released by the Environment Agency yesterday, 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK last month (May) – an increase of 48% compared to the same period in 2019. With the UK lockdown resulting in a significant increase in the volume of aluminium packaging collected via kerbside recycling collection systems, the number…
