85% recycled aluminium: Recorp raises the bar for sustainable beverage cans
Aluminium cans are under the spotlight among consumers and beverage manufacturers looking for more recyclable packaging, with the material already holding a strong circularity position against plastic and glass. Recorp tunes it further with ReCan85, an aluminium beverage can containing 85 per cent...
How PACKFINE advances aluminium beverage can manufacturing through automated production and quality control
As global demand for convenient, lightweight, and recyclable beverage packaging continues to grow, aluminium beverage cans are becoming increasingly important across the beer, soft drink, energy drink, juice, and other beverage sectors. For beverage brands, selecting the right packaging supplier is...
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MSP launches its Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Water in aluminium bottles
Beverage supplier MSP, Inc. has launched Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Water in 100% aluminium reusable bottles. The company said Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Water is the First and Only Florida brand of bottled water that comes in aluminium bottles. “We know consumers are looking for alternatives when it...
Teenage boy from Whittlesey collects thousands of aluminium cans for the charity Helipads for Hospitals
Teenage Army Cadet Frankie Newbatt from Whittlesey has collected thousands of aluminium cans with the help of local people and business for the charity Helipads for Hospitals. Helipads for hospitals are appealing for aluminium cans, which can be recycled and used in the manufacture of helipads....
Every Can Counts creates giant rainbow from recycled aluminium cans
Every Can Counts has constructed a giant rainbow on the Brighton Beach seafront made entirely from 2,000 recycled aluminium cans. Every Can Counts initiative highlights the importance of recycling valuable aluminium cans. A giant rainbow arch has been created as a tribute to key workers and to...
WAMI launches its range in Crown aluminium cans
An Italian water brand WAMI launches its water in aluminium cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East. The company’s new range is available in 0.44cl size. WAMI water is available in aluminium cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East as of July 2020, further advancing the brand’s commitment to...
A SHOC uses Ardagh 16 oz. cans for performance energy drinks
A SHOC launched performance energy drinks in cans. The proprietary natural energy blend of green coffee beans, yerba mate, coffee fruit extract and guarana are packaged in Ardagh 16 oz. cans. The drinks are available at national grocery and convenience stores across the U.S., including 7-11,...
COVID-19 Activities: Lindal Group distributes 25,000 aluminium aerosol cans of hand sanitiser to schools and hospitals
As part of the continued efforts to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Lindal Group has distributed 25,000 cans of hand sanitiser between three companies and donated to hospitals, care homes, schools, charities, and the emergency services. According to the report, Lindal Group has distributed the...
HINDALCO: Ambassador of Indian Aluminium industry to the world
In the year 1958, Hindalco Industries started with an aim to produce primary aluminium and brownfield expansion, whereas, from 2020 onwards, Hindalco has grown through acquisitions and FDI investments. The primary aluminium business generated non-uniform cash-flow due to the fluctuation in the...
Producto de Aldea selects Ardagh aluminium cans for its new range
Spanish wine producer and exporter Producto de Aldea has selected Ardagh’s Wine Can as it looks to extend its market reach. The company has picked the special 250ml Slim Wine Can as the perfect new packaging option for its premium wine drinks and wines previously only available in a classic glass...
CANPACK starts aluminium beverage cans production at its greenfield facility in Stribro
CANPACK announced that it has started commercial production of aluminium beverage cans at its greenfield investment in Stribro. The company is manufacturing beverage cans for the Plzeňský Prazdroj, a prominent Czech brewery and a member of the Asahi Group. “This facility is a landmark in Canpack’s...
Showa Aluminum Can celebrate the completion of 3rd production base in Vietnam; Hanacans develops capacity to produce 3.3 billion cans per year
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC), a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko), headquartered in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, held a ceremony on 29 th July’20 to celebrate the completion of its third base in Vietnam to produce aluminium cans. This new production base is in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province,...
Ball Corporation releases 2020 Sustainability Report
Ball Corporation announced the release of its seventh biennial sustainability report. It covers calendar years 2018 and 2019. The company outlines its role in driving the transition to a real circular economy and includes a framework for how the industry can achieve an ambitious circular model....
Environment Agency reports record aluminium packaging recycling rates
The Environment Agency reported a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020. In the first half of 2020, 76,933 tonnes were collected for recycling, from 50,744 tonnes in the same period in 2019, an increase of 52%. Aluminium packaging collected through...
Can Manufacturers Institute appoints two new vice presidents
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has appointed two new vice presidents: Michael J. Smaha as vice president of government affairs and Derek D. Swick as vice president of regulatory and technical affairs. Smaha will lead CMI's federal and state legislative strategy. Swick will spearhead the...
Ardagh Group’s adjusted EBITDA stands at $271 million in Q2 2020; Global beverage can shipments up 3%
Ardagh Group announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company reported revenue of $1,606 million for the quarter, 5% lower than the prior year at constant currency, with growth of 3% in Metal Beverage Packaging. Paul Coulson, Chairman and Chief Executive, said “The...
“COVID-19” impact: USA facing shortage of aluminium cans
The Americans are facing a different type of dearth amid the COVID-19 breakout. It is the shortage of aluminium cans and the consequence can lead to pause of peoples preferred alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages. Ann Moore, Spokesperson, Coca-Cola said: “Aluminium cans are in very tight...
Argentina’s import of Aluminium cans during 2017-20 reveals an uneven movement
Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Argentina's economic performance has historically been very uneven, with high economic growth alternating with severe recessions. The major...
COVID-19 effect: Ball, Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design & produce Rainbow hand sanitizer in aluminium aerosol cans
Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has collaborated with renowned manufacturers Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer in an effort to help combat the global pandemic. "At Ball, we are committed to supporting our communities with...
Hydro to supply Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium to drinks producer HELL
Hydro has entered into a strategic partnership with drinks producer HELL for the supply of Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium. This marks the entrance of Hydro CIRCAL into the beverage can industry. HELL ENERGY Group is a producer of energy and soft drinks with own production of beverage cans in...
