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Anheuser-Busch invests $14M in its Houston Brewery to drive economic growth
Anheuser-Busch is investing $14 million in its Houston brewery. Over the last 5 years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its facilities across the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity in the communities where it operates and its employees call home. Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, said, “Investing in the…
Neutrality demanded at OBRC
Teamsters are demanding the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) remain neutral as workers at five sorting facilities and 27 redemption centers begin the process of organising with the union. “Cooperative workers are concerned over low wages and want to improve their benefits and working conditions, which is why they reached out to the Teamsters,” said…
Sun Chemical partners with Pantone on new colour libraries for aluminium aerosol packaging
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce new Monobloc colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE digital colour ecosystem. These libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc cans, helping brands and metal packaging manufacturers set achievable expectations in the design, proofing, and printing for gloss or matte varnish on monobloc aerosols,…
7-Eleven and Maxim’s Group partner launch upcycled craft beer in Hong Kong
Maxim’s Group has unveiled its collaboration with 7-Eleven to create the innovative canned ‘Coffee BOB,’ a craft beer crafted from upcycled coffee grounds sourced from daily operations at 7CAFÉ. In this collaboration, Maxim’s repurposes surplus bread from its facilities and coffee grounds from 7CAFÉ’s daily operations to produce the new canned ‘Coffee BOB.’ By utilising…
Tata Steel signs deal for green steelmaking technology
Steel giant Tata has signed a contract with a metals technology manufacturer for an electric arc furnace and released a video showing the size of the steelmaking equipment for its Port Talbot site. The company said it marked a “significant milestone” in the journey to produce greener steel in Port Talbot. Last month, it was…
Water Almighty launches in aluminium bottles
Eco drinks brand Water Almighty has announced the launch of two aluminium-bottled waters – Mighty Pure and Mighty Minerals. Available from this month, the new offerings spearhead the brand’s mission to “revolutionise the bottled water landscape with sustainable, functional hydration solutions”. Both varieties will retail at £2 per 500ml bottle. Water Almighty says it aims…
Sonoco’s $3.9bn bid for Eviosys falls under scrutiny of UK regulator
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the anticipated acquisition of the Eviosys group by packaging company Sonoco. The potential deal, valued at approximately $3.9bn, was initially agreed upon in June this year, with Sonoco set to acquire the food can manufacturer from KPS Capital Partners. The CMA’s inquiry will…
Roberts Metal Packaging and Ardagh Metal Packaging scoop ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ titles at UK Packaging Awards 2024
Roberts Metal Packaging and Ardagh Metal Packaging took the top awards in the ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ category sponsored by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) at the UK Packaging Awards, held at Grosvenor House, London on 10 October 2024. Daisy Drops, created for Marc Jacobs by Roberts Metal Packaging, secured ‘Metal Pack of the…
Sun Chemical announces new partnership
Sun Chemical has announced a partnership with BOBST, to be launched at the grand opening of BOBST’s new Competence Centre in Firenze, Italy from 8th -10th October, 2024. The event will feature live print demonstrations, showcasing cutting-edge technology and expert insights. As part of the event, Sun Chemical will showcase its product offering for UV-LED flexo printing:…
Building trust and keeping it in the metal packaging industry
Building trust in a world of disinformation is a tricky business, with brands having to work harder than ever before to achieve this. Building that trust between a brand and its customers can take years and, in a twist of cruel fate, can be eroded in just seconds. In the metal packaging industry, trust is…
