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New partnership creates a single-lane beverage can filling process
In order to realise a resource-saving, fault-free high-speed filling process even in beverage can lines with little space, H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau, Domino Deutschland, and Heuft Systemtechnik have partnered to developed a complete solution. Filling capacities of more than 100,000 units per hour are not uncommon in beverage can lines. With the right equipment for conveying,…
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer launches in Canada
Canadians are now able to purchase Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, the buzziest hard seltzer brand in the U.S. The brand, which has won over U.S. consumers since its national expansion earlier this year, will launch across Canada in four flavours: Strawberry Guava, Tangy Lemon Lime, Exotic Pineapple and Tropical Mango. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will…
AkzoNobel opens global R&D centre in the UK
A new £10 million global research and development centre has been opened by AkzoNobel at its Slough site in the UK – adding to a growing list of similar facilities located in countries around the world. The facility – home to 120 specialists – will act as a major hub within the company’s worldwide R&D…
Molson Coors posts full-year revenue growth in 2021
For the first time in a decade, Molson Coors Beverage Co. has posted full-year revenue growth in 2021, led by growth of its biggest brands, a sales rebound in bars, restaurants and at events, and a continued shift into higher-priced, above-premium beverages, which reached a record level of the company’s global portfolio. Molson Coors has…
Hydro invests in UK aluminium recycling plant to increase capacity
Hydro has decided to invest GBP 2,4 million in its Deeside recycling plant in the UK. The investment will increase the plant’s aluminium recycling capacity to 70,000 tonnes per year providing UK customers with low-carbon aluminium such as Hydro CIRCAL. The investment strengthens Deeside’s position in the UK extrusion ingot market providing customers with higher…
Springfield Solutions launches revolutionary can labelling technique
Springfield Solutions have launched a new Digital solution, DIGICAN, featuring a high-quality, full-coverage digital label which is first applied to the flat tinplate blank, and then seamed into the top and bottom of the can. The label bleeds into the seams giving the appearance of a fully printed can. This enables brands to showcase their…
Crown to build new beverage can plant in Nevada
Crown Holdings reported today that its previously announced Southwestern United States aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility will be located in Mesquite, Nevada. The two line state-of-the-art plant will supply standard and specialty beverage cans to the Company’s customers serving a variety of categories, including carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, energy drinks, hard seltzers, beer and ready-to-drink…
CCL partners with sustainable bottled water company
CCL Container is partnering with sustainable bottled water company Pathwater to manufacture its 100% recyclable aluminium bottled water containers. Traditionally, plastic has been the primary container used in the bottled water market, with an estimated 70 million bottles consumed daily in the United States. A significant problem is that most plastic bottles are simply thrown…
Boston Beer Company looses its fizz
Boston Beer had bet big on hard seltzer this summer but shares have sunk after hours trading after the brewer said it overestimated demand for certain Truly seltzer brands during the second quarter. The company reported second-quarter earnings of $4.75 a share, well below Wall Street’s consensus estimate for $6.60, according to FactSet. Sales of $602.8 million…
Hydro completes sale of Hydro Rolling business
Hydro has completed the sale of its rolling business area. Going forward, Hydro will strengthen its position in low-carbon aluminium, while exploring new growth areas. “Hydro’s ambition is to lift profitability and drive sustainability, creating value for all stakeholders. The sale of Rolling will strengthen our ability to deliver on our strategy, strengthening our position…
