The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Japanese beverage company Kirin is exploring greater use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from packaging and move towards a more circular packaging system. The company is considering GHG-free aluminium produced using renewable energy, as well as...
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Disruptions at Pakistan’s major border crossings with Afghanistan have begun to weigh on the trading scenario of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC), which relies on Afghanistan and Central Asia for a significant share of its export business. Trade routes such as Torkham and Chaman,...
As per the recent third-wave international study conducted by Every Can Counts, which involved more than 16 thousand participants coming from 16 different countries, among which 1,013 participants were from Romania. According to the study, almost half of the participants and nearly 53 per cent of...
Ball Corporation has supplied canned water made out of aluminium at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, underscoring the significance of the lightweight metal in a circular economy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI), on November 11, 2025, at COP30, announced that the recycling of aluminium beverage cans had achieved a 75 per cent rate globally in 2023. This marks a significant achievement, bringing the industry closer to complete circularity. Two years ago, at COP28,...
Otavio Augusto Rezende Carvalheira is a veteran metals industry leader with 35+ years in global aluminium operations. As former President of Alcoa Brazil and current Senior Advisor to AL Circle and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), he brings deep expertise in recycling systems, industrial strategy and...
First National Bank & Trust Fund Committee has made an agreement with Stacey Lantagne from Crafters on Central for collecting aluminium can tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Ronald...
WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 10, 2025 – Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced the launch of Aluminium Assists, a season-long sustainability challenge to engage fans of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to take green actions and choose aluminium – the recyclable champion of beverage...
Global beverage firm Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has initiated the introduction of reverse vending machines (RVMs) at its major manufacturing sites, like Moorabbin in Victoria. The unit is located within the Moorabbin facility, close to where bottles and cans are produced,...
Trivium Packaging, a company specialised in making sustainable metal packaging, has recently won four Cans of the Year Awards in four distinct categories- one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The...
Cátilo Cândido, CEO of Abralatas, is a seasoned public affairs leader with over two decades of experience in driving Brazil’s aluminium can industry toward sustainable growth. Recognised among Brazil’s most admired professionals, he champions innovation, circularity and low-carbon practices within...
Damian Gordon, an Australian recycler, began collecting discarded drink containers along beaches, roadsides and at festivals in New South Wales. He used Australia’s container-deposit scheme (worth 10 cents per eligible item) to turn bottles and cans into cash. Over several years he amassed roughly...
At Drinktec 2025 , held to mark the 90th anniversary of the beverage can in Ball Corporation, Jag Bains, Vice President of Commercial for Ball Corporation, spoke on the theme ‘ Design for Life’ , emphasising how modern lifestyles, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability demands are...
After years of steady growth, beverage can makers like Crown Holdings and Ardagh Metal Packaging are facing headwinds from soaring aluminium costs and a demand slump in Latin America. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Crown Holdings said...
Every Can Counts U.S., in partnership with National Links Trust, has launched a new aluminium beverage recycling initiative at East Potomac Golf Links. This initiative is the first golf course activation for Every Can Counts U.S., launched to help golfers and visitors recycle the aluminium beverage...
The event features exhibition stands and a conference with debates on innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. Brazil, October 2025 – The Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025, organised by the Brazilian Aluminium Can Association (Abralatas), will gather national and international leaders...
At Drinktec 2025 , held to mark the 90th anniversary of the beverage can in Ball Corporation, Jag Bains, Commercial Director of Ball, spoke on the theme ‘ Design for Life’ , emphasising how modern lifestyles, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability demands are shaping the future of...
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMP) reported a firm third-quarter performance, backed by higher sales, better profitability, and improved efficiency across its regional operations. The company also raised its full-year guidance on the back of steady demand for beverage cans and disciplined cost...
Tim Ebner, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), leads strategic communications to position aluminium beverage cans as the world’s most sustainable drink package. With prior experience at the American Forest & Paper Association and as senior editor...
