Welcome to March

‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ or is it?

‘March Madness’ usually refers to the NCAA Basketball tournament in the USA, however over at Canmaking News ‘March Madness’ seems to refer to the extraordinary amount of news and updates that we are being sent by our readers and sponsors. February was a record month for news and it looks like this month will be no exception. We will keep on zooming ahead!

In our latest issue of Canmaking News, features writer Karen Mckenzie has written an article that examines counterfeiting in the metal packaging industry. This is something that needs to be tackled and we hope this article raises awareness, often imitations are a poor attempt to replicate a fantastic innovative product, something that many of us in the industry have had to contend with.  Karen’s article, ‘Fighting fakes in the metal packaging industry’ is a must read.

It’s also encouraging to see Trivium Argentina expanding their aerosol recycling by going into partnership with Creanco Concienda.  They will be the first Latin America company to use post-consumer recycled (PCR) Aluminium, read the full article in the news section.

The results are in!

With many companies reporting on full year results for 2020, we were pleased to see that you remain hopeful for the future. As vaccine rollouts continue all over the world, we seem to have a better idea of when things will return to normal and no, not the new normal! Whilst 2020 was undoubtedly a difficult year, the industry stepped up, innovating in the way that our industry only knows how and ultimately ending the year on a high. We can’t wait to see what 2021 brings and we’re so privileged to be a part of it.

 

Successful Partnerships

Anheuser Busch, Can’d Aid, Canned Water 4kids and INX are just some of the firms that have volunteered to send safe drinking water to Texas to help those affected by the terrible storms in the state, a perfect example of why partnerships in our industry are so important. As relief efforts continue, it’s heartening to see so many of our friends supporting the cause.

Spring is nearly upon us and this is certainly one of my favourite seasons. We hope it is yours and that the sun shines and spreads its welcomed warmth to you, our neighbours.

 

 

 

Janis Osborn

Publisher

janis@canmakingnews.com