June Issue 165 – Comment

WELCOME TO THE JUNE ISSUE OF CANMAKING NEWS

SERENDIPITY

Unforeseen circumstances, aligned with The IMDA Conference and the Bank Holiday, has meant we’re a little late with this issue . . . however, it has meant we’ve been able to include the breaking news story of the introduction of US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium. Check out our World News section.

May saw the IMDA Conference in Illinois and this year’s annual event reflected the many challenges the metal packaging industry has to deal with to keep it viable, leading, and innovating onwards to continued success.

In recognition of the many successes of last year one of our features this month looks at the recipients of the 2018 IMDA Awards.

In the light of changes in the law, particularly in a number of US states, our second feature considers the budding of the canned cannabis industry, led predominantly by the Honest Marijuana company in collaboration with N2 Packaging Systems, whose patented process of packaging controlled substances in a hermetically sealed container greatly extends the shelf life of any contents.

As usual, there are plenty of articles in the News in Brief and World News sections, including cameos of men and women who are making a difference in the industry.

REMEMBER

If you have some great news about your company or your products – let us know at editorial@canmakingnews.com and we’ll shout it from the Canmaking News rooftops.

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— Gregory Stromberg (@cannedwater4kid) 28 May 2018

Cans are great for garden BBQs because they’re lightweight, easy to chill and completely recyclable! #BBQ #cans #recycling pic.twitter.com/b8OkpMloU9

— The Can Makers (@CanMakersUK) 31 May 2018

Cordially Welcome to the conference LATAMCAN 2019. Suppliers.
LIGHTHOUSE SYSTEMS, Inc from USA.
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— Latamcan (@latamcan) 25 May 2018

Hi Friday pic.twitter.com/iytBtkMFMd

— Beavertown Brewery (@BeavertownBeer) 25 May 2018

Craft brewers are using creative packaging to help their beers stand out on the shelves. Read what INX International Ink Co. Project Specialist Sarah Jacks had to say about can design and sales: https://t.co/0QWXOMepzI pic.twitter.com/iBElP1dOxG

— INX International (@INXIntlUSA) 25 May 2018

Happy National BBQ Week! Canned drinks are great for any garden BBQ – just remember to #recycle them afterwards! #NationalBBQWeek pic.twitter.com/zN3vrVj8vQ

— The Can Makers (@CanMakersUK) 28 May 2018

Did you know color is associated with taste? #WisdomWednesday pic.twitter.com/dn0lpnZHl2

— INX International (@INXIntlUSA) 30 May 2018

The US to put tariffs on steel and aluminium made by key allies, a move France says is “unjustifiable and dangerous” https://t.co/RuuMpmGgNJ

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) 31 May 2018

Why let your customers struggle with alternatives when you can choose WaveGrip to securely collate your cans?https://t.co/hzPNKwvDCE#Beerbiz pic.twitter.com/IBzZxZSKpP

— Wavegrip (@wavegrip) 30 May 2018

The UK government has stated that the recycling targets in the EU Circular Economy Package will apply to the UK – so how will we achieve those targets? A new report from @ESA__tweets explores https://t.co/KACL0zPS4g pic.twitter.com/bbv9BVT081

— Resource Media (@resource_media) 30 May 2018

Packs with low recycling rates are the real landfill heavyweights. The can’s 70% recycling rate is a true measure of landfill avoidance. #CircularEconomy ? pic.twitter.com/IOj5i6upPp

— Packaging (@TataSteelPackag) 30 May 2018