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Rio Tinto brings infinitely recyclable cups to the Bell Centre
The Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens, is set to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminium produced in the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region, in Québec, for use at sporting and entertainment events thanks to a new partnership between Rio Tinto and the Montreal Canadiens. The five-year partnership is part of the Montreal Canadiens’…
Alupro launches educational recycling video
As part of its ongoing work to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging, Alupro has launched an educational video taking viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey – from recycling bin through to reprocessing. Narrated by irreverent sports commentator Nick Heath, ‘Secrets of Aluminium’ gives an entertaining insight into the circular process, while…
Tubex appoints new CEO
Tubex Holding has appointed Cornelius Grupp as its new CEO. Grupp is taking over from his father, Dr. Cornelius Grupp, who will assume the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The history of the Tubex Group spans more than seven decades. Under the leadership of Dr. Cornelius Grupp, the Tubex Group has grown to…
Most Wanted Wines launches low alc canned sparkling wine
Most Wanted Wines has announced a new addition to their esteemed product range, the <0.5% Sauvignon Blanc fizz can. The company said in a statement that the launch signals the brand’s debut in the ‘No & Low’ category, mirroring the escalating consumer appetite for low-alcohol, low-calorie beverages that don’t compromise on flavour. With such pronounced…
Onpack installs Hinterkopf direct to can digital printing line
Onpack has installed a Hinterkopf direct-to-can digital printing line, with finance provided by Finlease, as the company builds a new canning division. Onpack says the investment in the Hinterkopf 240.2 will “transform the flexibility and turnaround times” for can decoration. The Hinterkopf will print 240 cans a minute, with nine printing units including CMYK, white,…
Eviosys Boosts Market Growth with More Investment in Spain, Portugal
Eviosys has invested €8 million in expanding the capacity of production of two-piece cans in three factories: Alcochete (Portugal), Murcia and Ribadumia (Spain). The investment will support additional production, custom printing and expanded logistics capabilities at all the sites, supporting the demand Eviosys customers are seeing in the fish, meat and pet food markets. The…
Conagra upgrades Canadian canning plant
Conagra Brands Canada has unveiled new state-of-the-art upgrades to its tomato processing plant in Dresden. In a statement the company said that the multi-million-dollar investment represents Conagra’s commitment to creating high-quality, local food made in Canada. Officials say the Dresden plant will pave the way for an advanced packing season with a 25 per cent…
Gestamp and Tata Steel UK sign new circularity partnership
Tata Steel, the largest steelmaker in the UK and Tier 1 automotive supplier Gestamp, have signed an agreement aimed at nearly doubling the percentage of recycled steel in the components they supply to the automotive sector, as the two companies work to increase the circularity of steel in the automotive supply chain. The initiative will…
Nescafé Azera challenges young creatives to inspire change through tin artwork
Five young creatives have witnessed their artistic creations come to life through participating in the Nescafé Azera By Design campaign, in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust. Over the past nine years with By Design, numerous limited-edition designs crafted by emerging talents have graced Nescafé Azera containers, adding a dynamic dimension to their visual appeal. For the third year running,…
Indian packaging solution provider switch to technology from Koenig & Bauer
The offset division of India’s Printmann Group has invested in new sheetfed offset technology from Koenig & Bauer. Based in Navi Mumbai, the biggest planned city in the world, the company supplies the full spectrum of labels and packaging, for example for pharmaceutical products and for the FMCG and food industries. It was founded in…
