News in Brief
CANPACK joins forces with Tymbark for the second time
CANPACK Group has has the opportunity to cooperate with Tymbark again, this time on its introduction into the alcohol-free canned drinks market. Tymbark has been in the hearts and refrigerators of consumers across Poland for over 80 years. Sold in over 30 countries worldwide, the company is a leader in the beverages sector, where they…
US aluminium rolling mills demand sees explosion
Three US aluminium rolling mills set to come on line by the end of 2026 will virtually eliminate US imports of beverage can sheet, even with an expected ‘explosion of growth’ in demand for such packaging, according to analysts. Argus Metals has reported that over 700 000 tonnes per year will be added to production,…
Ball to close two beverage can plants
Beverage canning company Ball Corporation announced the shuttering of two United States plants on Thursday. The closure follows months of consistent decline in the company’s stock price, as well as a more dramatic recent drop on Aug. 4. Ball’s St. Paul, Minn., and Phoenix, Ariz. aluminium can manufacturing plants will close, the closure in St.…
Plantation Prime unveils 2nd canning line
AFTER a rocky start in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Plantation Prime is poised for a rebound this year following the inauguration of its second mini-plant, just in time for its first export to Dubai and Australia markets. The Halal-certified plant was inaugurated in July this year. The export push, the company said, is…
Three Novelis plants awarded ASI certifications
Novelis has announced that three of its plants in North America that produce material for the beverage can market have been awarded Performance Standard Certifications by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This achievement recognises Novelis’ responsible manufacturing practices by ASI, a global, multi-stakeholder, non-profit standards setting and certification organisation. Together with the company’s strong focus…
Sonoco releases Corporate Responsibility Report
Sonoco releases its 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report, renewing ambitious 2030 commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage. The Science Based Targets align with the Paris Climate Agreement, which seeks to limit global warming temperatures well below -2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Beyond performance metrics, Sonoco further increased packaging sustainability and recycling with the $1.35 million acquisition…
Tito’s mocks hard seltzer trend by selling empty, refillable cans
In a spirits category typically dominated by foreign names, the Texas-based Tito’s Handmade has emerged as America’s best-selling vodka brand. Now, faced with a growing movement towards vodka-based canned cocktails and hard seltzers, Tito’s is hoping to break the rules again by not only saying “no thanks,” but actively mocking the trend by announcing the release of “Tito’s…
Brazil-based Socorro Bebidas partners with Crown
Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings has partnered with Brazilian beverage producer, Socorro Bebidas (Socorro), to extend its line of mineral water to include infinitely recyclable beverage cans. The brand, Acquíssima, is currently available in supermarkets across Brazil in two SKUs: Personnalité (natural mineral water) and Passion (carbonated mineral water).…
Jason Mamoa hands out canned water on flight
Jason Momoa surprised a cabin of passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to his home state of Hawaii. “Aloha kakahiaka. Good morning guests, this is Jason Momoa,” he announced through the intercom. While traveling to Hawaii, he handed out bottles of Mananalu and brought awareness to his company’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles. “I started Mananalu to give people…
Hyperion acquires Premium Diamond Solutions SA
Hyperion Materials & Technologies has announced the acquisition of Premium Diamond Solutions SA, a company that sells synthetic and industrial diamond superabrasives. Premium Diamond Solutions SA is a European distributor of diamond and cBN products, recently spun-off from Premium Diamond Selection SA, widely known in the industry as Predias. The transaction will expand Hyperion’s position…
