World News
Aerobal Announce Aerosol Can Award Winners
The International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) has announced the winners of the 2019 World Aluminum Aerosol Can Awards. The winner for the “Aluminium Cans Already on the Market” category was achieved by ‘Coombs Family Farms Maple Stream Syrup’ in a can produced by Montebello Packaging, Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. The 7oz. (207mL)…
Radnor Hills UK launch canned water
Radnor Hills a UK Beverage company have invested £3.5 million in a canning line to produce their new canned water range. The Company recognises the 100% recyclable benefits of the aluminium can, its long shelf life and ease of transport. Their Still and sparkling waters will be available in 330ml cans as of November. Radnor…
Recycling labels a hit with consumers
Research released this week by The Can Makers found that the Metal Recycles Forever logo performed the strongest when it came to communicating that packaging ‘can be recycled’ or ‘would be recycled’. N ot only this, but the research found that the logo was reassuring to customers who were looking to purchase environmentally friendly products.…
Sensory Analytics relocates due to surging demand
Sensory Analytics have announced their relocation to a larger facility in Greensboro, NC in order to meet the surging demand driven by its SpecMetrix measurement solutions – technology that is now in use in over 30 countries. The firm believes that the new headquarters will enable the company to better support its global customer base…
Ball gets ‘Tough’
Picture this: you’re half-way through the toughest run of your life – a nine-mile obstacle course where all of your fears, fire, deep water, electricity and heights have come to life – and it’s not over yet. For anyone that’s experienced this hell (and this writer has), they’ll know the determination and guts it takes…
Domino Appoints Chris Webb as Group Human Resources Director
Domino Printing Sciences have announced the appointment of Chris Webb as the new Group Human Resources Director. Webb will be responsible for HR concentrating on advancing both Domino’s employee development framework, its leadership and talent strategies. He believes these are vital for the company’s ‘Do more’ commitment in order to deliver best-in-class customer satisfaction. “I…
Sun Chemical partners CGS to provide metal deco digital proofing solution for two-piece beverage cans
Sun Chemical has collaborated with CGS Publishing Technologies International GmbH, digital proofing to provide a ground-breaking metal deco digital proofing solution for two-piece beverage cans. This innovative digital proofing solution is part of Sun Chemical’s DigiProof service within its SunColorBox colour management toolkit. It will enable canmakers, designers and brand owners to dispense with…
Tata Steel receives Life Cycle Assessment Award
At this year’s 10th Steelie Awards Dinner in Mexico, Tata Steel received their 5th ‘Steelie Award’ from World of Steel in the category for ‘ Life Cycle Assessment.’ This year the award recognised their pioneering approach to assessing the sustainability of new products. This is one of the steel industry’s highest accolades. Congratulations…
Mondelēz International and Cadbury to use tins for their Cadbury Creme Eggs and Cadbury Mini Eggs.
Mondelēz are using tins to sell Cadbury cream eggs next year in time for Easter. The tins have digitally interactive graphics with the aim to direct consumers online to find recipes to encourage home baking. A Mondelez spokesman said “ We will also be launching a website for Cadbury Creme Egg called‘CremeEggEATertainment.com’ which will feature…
White and Bright ends from Ardagh
Ardagh Group has developed a range of recyclable coloured beverage ends in the form of a white shell. The white Coloured Shell was originally created for Bavarian craft beer company, And Union. . Their catalogue of beverage end options contains a wide selection of attractive colours and finishes for bo th the shell and the…
