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Novelis reports increased net income during Q3 2021
Novelis has achieved record financial results as a result of expanded business post-acquisition and outstanding operational performance to meet robust demand for innovative, sustainable aluminium solutions. Novelis has today reported a net income attributable to its common shareholder of $176 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, and net income from continuing operations of $195 million,…
Thai canmaking company benefits from Fujifilm’s inkjet technology
One of Thailand’s biggest metal packaging printers, SWAN, is singing the praises of Fujifilm, a year after it became the first company in the region to invest in Fujifilm’s revolutionary digital inkjet printer, the Acuity B1. “We started looking for a digital press initially because we needed a proofing device,” explains Operations Director, Vorasit Dejthamrong.…
Closed can-to-can recycling loop does not bring best environmental and economic performance for aluminium aerosols
Demands for increasing recycled material content in packaging and recycling in the sense of a closed product loop are gathering momentum in the industry. The question is whether such a closed product loop recycling is under environmental and economic aspects advantageous for aluminium aerosols compared to a closed material loop approach. The International Organisation of…
ElvalHalcor invests in a brand new lacquering line
“ElvalHalcor has ordered a new, fully automated lacquering line to be installed at its aluminium rolling division. After having successfully commissioned a new modern four-stand tandem hot rolling mill on December 2020 and having ordered a state-of-the-art six-high cold rolling mill, ElvalHalcor has decided to expand the infrastructure of lacquering and pre-treatment lines at the…
Heineken adds slim can packaging
Heineken is entering the fast-growing slim can market and updating the style of Heineken Original, while still delivering the same great taste that consumers love. The refreshed cans will debut with an initial March 2021 launch throughout the state of Florida. The slim cans will be available in 12oz. 6-packs, 12-packs, 18-packs, and 24-packs, at 5.0% ABV per…
AkzoNobel implements solar power at Malaysia and Thailand manufacturing facilities
The solar power plants will help AkzoNobel progress towards its target in sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of its RE100 commitment. Rooftop solar PV systems at AkzoNobel sites in Malaysia and Thailand have been commissioned by Cleantech Solar under long-term agreements where Cleantech Solar has funded, built, and will operate and maintain…
Squatters Craft Beers launches sparkling water adventure pack
Fresh off the packaging line, Squatter Craft Beers has announced the launch of its new mixed 12-pack of Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water. In spring of 2019, Squatters released Utah’s first craft seltzer, a delicious duo 12-pack of Ruby Red Grapefruit and Utah Cherry. Now two new flavours, Mango Paradise and Peach, join the line-up…
Demand for aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to remain stagnant until tail end of 2021
According to the German Aluminium Association the industry got away with a black eye in 2020 The demand for aluminium tubes declined only slightly by around 1% in 2020, as consistently high demand from the pharmaceutical and food sectors almost offset the decline in cosmetic products. Research from the German Aluminum Association has revealed…
Coca-Cola invests €10 million to modernise high-speed production line
Coca-Cola beverages Ukraine has continued show commitment to grow its production capacity. The company has modernised the production line in metal cans at the plant in Kyiv region, once again confirming the importance of the local market for the company and its focus on innovation. The line upgrade provides productivity growth of 80% increasing the production…
American Craft Brewer expands in North Carolina
Oskar Blues Brewery, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the craft beer industry and member of the CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, is slated to become the newest tenant of the Sylvan Valley Industrial Center (SVIC) as the company moves forward with a lease of 30,375 square feet in the Brevard, North Carolina, facility. The move comes as…
