Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are investing a combined INR 50 billion (USD 523 million) in two separate aluminium beverage can manufacturing projects in Uttar Pradesh. Ball Beverage Packaging India, Ball Corporation's Indian subsidiary, has selected a site at the Integrated Manufacturing and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging South America (AMP-South America) has appointed Rildo Lima as its Chief Executive Officer, with Lima succeeding Jorge Bannitz after his 30-year career with the company and contribution to the Brazilian beverage can industry. Lima brings more than three decades of leadership...
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Ball Corporation, one of the leading supplier of aluminium packaging reported higher earnings in the first quarter of 2026, helped by slightly higher shipment volumes and better operating performance. The company posted net earnings of USD 205 million, up from USD 179 million a year earlier....
AGI Greenpac, a leading packaging products company in India, has inaugurated the construction of its aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility with the ground-breaking ceremony. The project is worth INR 10 billion (USD 105 million) and spans across 34 acres, located in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh....
As ongoing geopolitical tensions of the Middle East conflict and the resulting inflation and shifting market dynamics bring Europe and the United States to experience a fading demand in the automotive industry, including Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, General Motors, and Volkswagen Group, auto...
Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a solid start to 2026, supported by higher beverage can shipments and improved adjusted earnings, despite a slight decline in net income. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, rose to USD 3.26 billion, compared to USD 2.89 billion in the same period...
Galician shipyard AISTER has secured a contract to build an all-aluminium passenger catamaran, “Jeune France II”, for the French territorial community of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, with delivery scheduled for September 2027. The vessel will replace the existing “Jeune France” operating between...
America’s three largest car manufacturers are bracing for a costly year, warning that rising commodity prices linked to the conflict in Iran could add roughly USD 5 billion to their costs. The disruption has tightened supplies of key materials such as aluminium and plastics, and may ultimately push...
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has now been revealed, following a video leak from China, which highlighted the refurbishment process involved in bringing back its aluminium chassis. The device has been refurbished without changing the outer casing of the device itself. The video was posted on social media...
uCan-Packaging has unveiled a new seamless aluminium bottle design that moves away from the rounded look usually associated with metal packaging. The company’s latest container features sharp flat shoulders with near right-angle edges at the top and bottom, giving it a more structured appearance...
The global energy transition has reached a point where renewable policy and industrial metals are structurally interlocked. With one month into Q2 2026, solar installation subsidies and aluminium supply chains have formed a feedback loop that is actively redoing both markets. Aluminium, long...
Ford Motor Company has raised its full-year earnings outlook by USD 500 million, supported by a sizeable tariff refund, even as rising aluminium costs and supply disruptions weigh on its operations, particularly for its flagship F-150 pickup. The automaker said a February ruling by the US Supreme...
Toyo Printing Inks will participate in METPACK 2026, one of the most important international trade fairs for the metal packaging industry, to be held May 5–8 in Essen, Germany. Toyo Printing Inks will participate in METPACK 2026, one of the most important international trade fairs for the metal...
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing revenue growth and improved earnings despite ongoing aluminium supply chain challenges. Revenue rose to USD 1.504 billion, up 19 per cent from USD 1.268 billion a year earlier, supported by...
Leading American multinational packaging company, Crown Holdings, is planning to establish a two-line state-of-the-art aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Northern India. Its operations are said to start in the second half of 2027 with full capacity of 2.2 billion cans annually. Don’t...
Scissors are precise tools. They work through a balance between two blades. If they stop cutting well, the issue is often at a micro-level on the cutting edge. A common online tip suggests cutting through layers of aluminium foil to sharpen dull scissors. While this may feel effective for a short...
ASUS has launched its new ExpertBook Ultra, prioritising durability in business laptops. This highlights a premium market trend favouring reliability and longevity over just speed and looks. The ExpertBook Ultra meets MIL-STD-810H certification. It has been tested across 24 scenarios in 11...
Coca-Cola has launched a nationwide campaign ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, introducing a limited-edition series of mini cans. The collection includes 52 designs, representing all 50 states along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Each can features local symbols and...
Sonoco Products Company reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026, showing mixed performance amid changing market conditions. The company’s business, including its aluminium and metal packaging segment, continued to face shifting demand and cost pressures. Net sales...
PPG Industries has introduced a new interior coating for aluminium pet food cans in the US, marking what it says is the first coil-applied PVC non-intent (PVC-NI) solution of its kind in the market. The product, branded PPG NUTRISHIELD MAX PPG7590, is designed for draw-redraw (DRD) cans and...
