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ITA publishes new life cycle assessment of a tin
As part of its members’ commitment to sustainable development, The International Tin Association has published its results from a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) quantifying the environmental impacts of the production of refined tin. This study is the first of its kind for the tin industry and provides new insights into the environmental impacts for the…
Trivium’s CSO wins the 2022 WBCSD Leading Women Award
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), has awarded Trivium’s Chieft Sustainability Officer, Jenny Wassenaar with a Leading Women Award, honouring women that display outstanding leadership and dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Jenny Wassenaar was one of only 5 out of 65 nominees that were chosen to receive the award. The…
KKR Acquires Industrial Physics
KKR, a global investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Industrial Physics, a manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital. KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth organically and through add-on acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in New…
Britvic’s £8 million project to improve energy efficiency
Britvic is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million of investment to improve efficiency at its London factory. The project, which kicks off this year at its Beckton site, will see the installation of a new heat recovery system – cutting factory emissions by an estimated 1,200 tonnes…
Roberts Metal Packaging relaunches softline jar range
Roberts Metal Packaging has relaunched its popular classic Softline Extreme aluminium jar range with two new collections. The pack, which features a threaded lid and flat, angular bottom, is now available in deep and shallow ranges. Softline Extreme Deep includes 75ml up to 250ml capacity, with a new 170ml option. These sizes provide the perfect packaging…
Conveying specialist Ashworth names new CEO
Ashworth International, Inc. recently announced that Vincent Moretti plans to retire as president and CEO effective June 21, 2023. The board intends to elect Paul Nunes to succeed Moretti. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to Vincent for his dedication and contributions to Ashworth over the last 35 years with the last 16 years as…
Dos Equis launches canned non alcoholic & alcoholic cocktails
Following its successful introduction to the popular ready-to-drink category last year, Dos Equis is once again expanding its product portfolio with Dos Equis Lime & Salt ZERO non-alcoholic, Dos Equis Michelada and Dos Equis Mango Margarita. Just in time for summer celebrations, the brand is bringing exciting and unexpected options to shelves across the country. The new…
Coldbrew tea brand switches from glass to aluminium packaging
Coldbrew Tea brand, Kaytea is about to launch a new flavour in aluminium cans. The company is making this shift from glass packaging to aluminium cans to keep up with global sustainability trends. The new White Peach flavour will arrive at outlets along with the brand’s Sparkling Rosay being repacked in 330ml slimline aluminium cans.…
Wild Goose Filling releases updated beverage canning system
Wild Goose Filling has launched the new generation of their best-selling Gosling canning system. The latest Gosling 2.0 canning system incorporates an all-new user interface and embedded high-resolution, 7-inch touchscreen display backed by Wild Goose software. “The Gosling line has delivered exceptional value to smaller-scale and craft beverage producers around the world since it first…
ORBIS appoints new Director Of Sustainability
ORBIS Corporation has appointed Thomas Estock as its new director of sustainability. The position will focus on furthering sustainability efforts throughout the company, while helping customers improve their sustainability performance and meet their ESG goals with reusable packaging. “I am excited to join ORBIS and lead the company’s programs and initiatives to achieve and exceed…
