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Toyo Printing Inks expands operations with new facility in Turkey

Toyo Printing Inks has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Manisa, Turkey, with an investment of approximately USD 70 million. The expansion aims to enhance the company’s production capabilities and support its growth strategy in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. The new facility, located in the…

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Aluminum Association releases roadmap for strengthening U.S. supply chain resilience

The Aluminum Association has published a new white paper, Powering Up American Aluminum: A Roadmap for Next Generation Supply Chain Resilience, developed in collaboration with Wittsend Commodity Advisors. The report outlines strategic recommendations for improving the self-sufficiency of the United States aluminium industry amid continued reliance on imports and rising domestic demand. According to the…

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Geoff Courtney appointed Chair of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association

Geoff Courtney, Sales Director for the UK and Ireland at Envases UK, has been appointed Chair of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), succeeding Aidan Ruddock, who held the position since April 2019. Courtney has served as Deputy Chair of the MPMA since 2021. With a career in packaging sales dating back to 1994, Courtney…

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Molson Coors doubles canned water production for disaster relief

Molson Coors has announced a major expansion of its canned water programme to support communities affected by natural disasters, doubling its annual output to 830,000 cans. The initiative, which began in 2017, has already seen the company donate over 3 million cans of clean drinking water to areas impacted by hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other…

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European Aluminium Foil demand surges in Q1 2025

The European aluminium foil sector experienced a robust start to 2025, with total deliveries reaching 243,900 tonnes in the first quarter—an 11.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). Domestic demand within Europe rose by nearly 11%, while exports grew by approximately 18%. This export growth…

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Bunting Magnetics opens advanced manufacturing facility

Bunting Magnetics has unveiled a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas, significantly enhancing its global production capabilities for magnetic cylinders used in aluminium beverage can printing. The facility was formally introduced during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a key milestone for the company, which supplies critical components to manufacturers of aluminium and aerosol cans. The…

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UK Aluminium Federation urges sector-specific assessment of CBAM impact

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has called on the UK Government to conduct a dedicated impact assessment of the proposed UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on the aluminium industry. The request follows the publication of the UK CBAM consultation, which outlines plans to introduce carbon pricing on certain imported goods to align with domestic emissions…

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Keystone Light relaunches ‘Smooth Salute’ to support US service members

Keystone Light has announced the return of its Smooth Salute campaign in partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO), encouraging consumers to send messages of gratitude to U.S. service members. The initiative, which launched successfully last year, will run from May through 31 July, aligning with Military Appreciation Month. As part of the programme, fans…

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DTE and Dynamic Concept partner on integrated metal solutions

Icelandic metals analysis specialist DTE has entered into a strategic partnership with Dynamic Concept, a global provider of molten metal processing technologies and equipment for the aluminium industry. The collaboration will see the companies combine their respective technologies to offer fully integrated solutions for aluminium producers worldwide. The partnership brings together DTE’s laser-based molten metal…

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UK Steel and Aluminium sectors welcome tariff breakthrough

The UK’s aluminium and steel packaging industries have welcomed the removal of tariffs on exports to the United States, following the announcement of a new trade agreement between the two countries earlier this year. The deal, confirmed by US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, lifts the 25% tariffs that had been…

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