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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The low-calorie beer market is experiencing remarkable growth, fuelled by consumers seeking healthier alternatives that still allow for enjoyment and celebration. From 2022 to 2024, the segment surged by 95.1 per cent, compared to a modest 2.8 per cent rise in regular beer sales, according to...
Four standout facilities of Ball Corporation, an American aluminium manufacturing company in Colorado, have received the prestigious award "Plant of the Year" in various regions across the globe. These regions include Paraguay and Manaus in South America, the Kettering plant in Europe, the Middle...
Stockholm-based packaging tech innovator Meadow and Novelis, the global leader in sustainable aluminium solutions is embarking on a new partnership to enhance the circularity within the packaging chain. Through this newly signed agreement, Novelis joins Meadow’s trusted network of aluminium supply...
Tomahawk Elementary School (TES) took an initiative that aimed to aid the Ronald McDonald House Charities by providing aluminium pop tops. The students of TES, in the past six years, have collected 1,062 pounds of aluminium pop tops, helping to raise USD 394. Ronald McDonald House Charities...
For the first time in the Middle East, Dubai played host to the ‘Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting’ a dynamic four-day event that brought together sustainability champions and communications experts from more than 21 countries. This landmark gathering marked a pivotal moment for the...
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CANPACK, one of the leading global manufacturers of high-quality packaging solutions, with a legacy that began over 30 years ago has shown remarkable results in their sustainability report for 2024. Headquartered in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, the company is touted as the fourth largest supplier of...
The proposed doubling of tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50 per cent is sparking concerns across the packaging sector, with warnings that the move could increase food costs and disrupt supply chains. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Aluminium Association have voiced strong...
Every Can Counts, a global initiative committed to encouraging aluminium drink can recycling, has analysed data from the first four months of 2025, based on official monthly reports by RetuRO, Romania's Deposit Return System (SGR) operator. The findings reveal that Romania is making significant...
Industrial Physics, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has unveiled two state-of-the-art automated gauges aimed at boosting precision and productivity in metal packaging: the Torus Z606 Automatic Score Inspection Gauge and the Torus Z345 Automatic Color Inspection Gauge. The Torus...
Ball Corporation, a leading aluminium packaging provider, has teamed up with Açaí Motion, a Brazilian natural energy drink brand, to launch a new line of sustainable aluminium cans certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). These ASI-certified cans reflect a commitment to high...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) concluded Q12025 (January to March) with net sales of Rs 4.65 billion, marking a modest 1 per cent Y-o-Y increase most importantly, avoiding a decline. The company also recorded a Y-o-Y surge of 4.29 per cent in its gross profit, arriving at Rs 1.445...
On Tuesday, May 27th, Dong-A Otsuka (CEO Park Chul-ho) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Novelis Korea, the world's leading aluminium rolling and recycling company. The partnership aims to promote resource recycling and sustainability for THE Masinda, Dong-A Otsuka's...
On May 29, 2025, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) announced its collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to facilitate a smooth and efficient transition of the industry to a circular economy. With this collaboration, both firms shall focus on...
With over 34 billion aluminium cans produced annually, Brazil’s can industry is making bold strides toward greater sustainability and a game-changing innovation from Henkel. Unveiled at the Latamcan 2025 fair in Atibaia (SP), Henkel’s new Bonderite C-IC 72003 Pre-Cleaner (70203) is setting a new...
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has unveiled a cutting-edge canning line at its Richlands manufacturing facility in Brisbane, Queensland. Backed by a major $75 million investment, this new line isn't just impressive it's the largest and most efficient in CCEP's entire global...
In a quiet alley in Fukuoka’s Minami Ward, what began as a routine garbage patrol turned into a tense showdown. “You’re not allowed to take that!” howled a Fukuoka city employee, catching a man red-handed with a bag of non-burnable waste stuffed with aluminium cans. The man lunged, shoving the...
Two recycling groups are celebrating after being recognised in a national awards scheme that champions outstanding recycling efforts. The initiatives, run by LINK19 College in Gravesend, Kent, and The Welfare Park in Parkeston, North East Essex, were named winners of the Green Can Award by...
Ball Corporation, an American aluminium can manufacturing company, will bid farewell to its Chief Financial Officer, Howard Yu, as he has decided to step down from his role effective June 30, 2025. While announcing the news with heavy heart, Ball Corporation clarified that the departure is pursuant...
