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Aerosol packaging sector thrives despite downturn

on: May 15, 2017In: BAMA, can, Metal

The UK aerosol sector has continued to thrive according to the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), following five consecutive years of overall growth. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Sainsbury’s and Tesco recall canned pasta packs

on: July 14, 2016In: can, Metal

Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Tesco are recalling some of their canned pasta products as they may contain pieces of rubber. Produced by the same company – Noliko N.V in Belg... Read more

Torquay volunteer receives Every Can Counts award

on: May 23, 2016In: can, Metal, recycling

An environmentally conscious Torquay volunteer has received an Every Can Counts Green Can Award after collecting thousands of cans in a bid to raise money for a hospice. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Ball and Rexam agree to sell can facilities to Ardagh in $3.42bn deal

on: April 25, 2016In: americas, Asia-Pacific, can, drinks, Europe, International, Mergers & acquisitions, Metal, Rexam

Metal giants Ball and Rexam have confirmed a $3.42bn (£2.3bn) deal with Ardagh Group to sell select metal beverage can facilities in Europe, Brazil and the United States. Waqas Qureshi Read more

SaucePM launches shaped drink can packaging concept

on: January 26, 2016In: can, Metal

Packaging and print consultancy SaucePM has launched Recanize, an innovatively shaped drinks can packaging concept with a global patent. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Ball to sell UK plants following EU merger clearance

on: January 15, 2016In: americas, can, Europe, Mergers & acquisitions, Metal, Rexam

The European Commission has approved US can giant Ball Corp's planned £4.43bn purchase of Rexam, subject to the divestment of 12 plants. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Gebo Cermex boosts canning line in Cambodia

on: December 10, 2015In: Asia-Pacific, can, News

Gebo Cermex has delivered a high-speed turnkey solution to Cambrew, Cambodia’s biggest brewery. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Solar powered London can manufacturer wins top award

on: November 11, 2014In: can, Metal

William Say & P Wilkinson Containers have been awarded the MPMA Best in Metal Award 2014 for the creation of a new, rooftop solar farm. Waqas Qureshi Read more

Interpack 2014 | Hindustan Tin Works celebrates a billion exports with Nestle

on: May 16, 2014In: can, events, Metal, News

Hindustan Tin Works (HTW), Indian can and end maker, celebrated the export of its "1 billion’th end" last week at the Metal Packaging Plaza during Interpack Read more

Worldstar for paint can

on: January 28, 2014In: can

A Worldstar award was give to RinGo® with its ring free construction and 20% material reduction which may offer some sustainability benefits to the paints and coatings market and improve... Read more