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Markem-Imaje introduces low odour, alcohol-based ink
Markem-Imaje has launched its FB655 continuous inkjet ink, a new ink product aimed at the food industry, as well as fast-moving consumer goods like cosmetics. The low odour, alcohol-based ink improves user experience, convenience and cost control, while delivering excellent code quality. The FB655 ink is virtually odour-free and is financially and environmentally advantageous compared…
Budweiser Brewing Group invests more than £115m in its UK breweries
Budweiser Brewing Group has announced a £115million+ investment into its two major UK breweries in South Wales and Lancashire. The investment is designed to drive economic prosperity across the UK and to increase its capacity and efficiency. The commitment from the brewer comes at a time when the UK begins looking forward to recovering from the…
Massilly installs new metal decorating press
Massilly North America Inc., is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press. “We service a wide range of customers in Canada, the U.S., and Central/South America from small local gourmet jam and sauce producers, to national co-packers of products like pasta sauces, salsas and pickles, all the way to major…
UTC Overseas appoints Bryan Fathauer to head up US operations
UTC Overseas has announced the promotion of Bryan Fathauer to Senior Vice President of US Operations. A statement from the board of directors said Fathauer is a strong leader whose valuable contributions have driven growth in the Project, Heavy Haul, Steel, and Packaging departments. During his 20-year tenure, he has been instrumental in developing these…
Tata Steel makes changes to European Executive Committee
Tata Steel has announced changes to its European Executive Committee. Karl Haider, Chief Commercial Officer, and Tor Farquhar, Executive Director Human Resources, are leaving to pursue their careers outside of the company. The company’s Chief Technical Officer, Ernst Hoogenes, meanwhile, is retiring. The company’s European CEO, Henrik Adam, and CFO, Sandip Biswas, will take over…
Budweiser Select makes a national comeback
Anheuser-Busch is giving US drinkers a new low calorie beer option with the nationwide release of Budweiser Select. The 99-calorie beer, previously available only in St. Louis, is now rolling out nationwide, in “response to growing consumer demand for a lower calorie beer option,” the company announced Monday. Budweiser Select was previously available across the country from 2005…
European tube industry robust in 2020 despite pandemic
According to a report by the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA), the European tube industry was extremely robust in 2020 despite the obstacles global markets faced during the COVID pandemic. During 2020, members of ETMA achieved an impressive total production of 11.5 billion tubes made of aluminium, plastic and laminate thanks to lively demand in…
Molson Coors sells Indian breweries to Inbrew Holdings
Molson Coors has offloaded its beer business in India to Singapore-headquartered investment group, Inbrew Holdings, including two breweries and its flagship brand. With its acquisition of Molson Coors India, Inbrew envisions a new-age beverage platform that fulfils India’s need for innovative, contemporary beverage products. The deal includes the company’s Bhankharpur and Saha breweries and its…
Massilly North America chooses New Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press
Massilly North America Inc., a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Brantford, Ontario and serving North and South America, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press. The firm’s Ontario headquarters will gain additional capacity, impressive speed and automation, excellent colour reproduction, and North American support with…
Welcome to March
‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ or is it? ‘March Madness’ usually refers to the NCAA Basketball tournament in the USA, however over at Canmaking News ‘March Madness’ seems to refer to the extraordinary amount of news and updates that we are being sent by our readers and sponsors. February was a record month…