New Roeslein AI camera brings real-time spoilage tracking to canmaking
Roeslein & Associates has introduced the R.U.D.I. AI Vision Camera, a new tool for aluminium beverage and food canmakers designed to track can counts and identify production losses in real time. The camera expands Roeslein’s R.U.D.I. AI platform, which has previously focused on data management and...
Ball Corporation adds two manufacturing and finance leaders to board, supporting aluminium packaging growth
Ball Corporation, a global producer of sustainable aluminium packaging, has appointed Darlene J. Nicosia and Sherry L. Buck to its board of directors. The appointments bring additional experience in manufacturing, operations, procurement and finance to the board. Stuart A. Taylor II, Chairman of...
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Novelis marks commercial debut of evercan™ aluminum beverage can sheet
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced at the 2014 Craft Brewers Conference in Denver that Red Hare Brewing Company will launch the world's first commercial use of evercan™, the company's independently certified high-recycled content aluminum sheet for beverage...
European Tube Industry Continues to expand
The manufacturers of aluminium, plastic and laminate tubes belonging to the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) managed once more to achieve growth of one per cent even in the economically difficult year of 2013. The output of ETMA members in 2013 totalled almost 10.5 billion tubes, thus...
Worldwide Aluminium Aerosol Cans Production Tops Seven Billion
AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, reported a record result for 2013. With output rising by some two per cent to more than seven billion cans, the industry continued its upward trend. The industry managed to top the major seven billion mark despite...
Signals point to growth for aluminium packaging
The production of packaging made from or using aluminium showed dynamic growth in Germany last year. Manufacturers reported considerable growth in almost all market segments. Overall, the sector benefited from the generally good consumer sentiment. “Consumers are placing a high level of trust in a...
Amcor flexibles wins two 2014 Alufoil Trophies
Demonstrating Amcor’s ability to offer the highest quality in innovative and creative packaging solutions, Amcor Flexibles is proud to be the recipient of two awards in the prestigious Alufoil Trophy 2014 organised by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the category of Consumer...
Alcoa expands Brazil rolling mill to capture growing demand for specialty packaging in Latin America
Alcoa announced a $40 million investment (100 million BRL) in its Itapissuma, Brazil, rolling mill to increase production of specialty foils for aseptic and flexible packages. Demand for specialty packaging in Brazil is expected to rise seven percent annually over the next three years due to...
‘You Can Leave Can Your Cap On’ campaign to encourage recycling
Residents in Newtownabbey now have 90,000 reasons to improve their recycling rate, according to the waste management body arc21. 90,000 is the estimated number of glass bottle aluminium screw tops used by householders in Newtownabbey annually, and arc21 has launched the ‘You Can Leave Can Your Cap...
Foil rollers joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI)
More than 30 foil rollers from all continents have joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) to support foil growth globally and coordinate messages on sustainability and recovery. With the market for aluminium foil expected to grow by 4-5% CAGR up to 2018 the industry...
Survey proves aluminium closures are top choice for consumers
An in-depth survey of 6,000 consumers, undertaken by IPSOS*, to discover consumer preferences on wine and spirit closures has confirmed that the majority prefer an aluminium closure over other closure options for its convenience. The study, which took place in five major European markets (France,...
Rexam, Smirnoff Ice partner to launch new aluminium bottle
British beverage can maker Rexam has partnered with Smirnoff Ice to launch a limited edition of the drink in its aluminium FUSION bottle. The 11oz aluminium FUSION bottles feature HD printing, a technique which allows the print of highly detailed images and are the lightest bottles in the South...
SweetWater beers in Ball aluminium cans
SweetWater Brewing Company will debut two award-winning beers in 12oz and 16oz aluminium cans from Ball Corporation. "For SweetWater, taste and quality are paramount," said SweetWater founder Freddy Bensch. "Out of loyalty to our beer and to our consumers, we developed our can conditioning process...
Faulty PRN (Packaging Recovery Note) system affects performance of aluminium packaging sector: Alupro
The PRN ( Packaging Recovery Note ) system for aluminium is “malfunctioning”, the industry’s packaging body has said. Provisional packaging data for 2013 showed the sector met its target by recovering 70,788 tonnes of aluminium, up 7,928 tonnes on 2012, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling...
New Teasy Energy drink to use Rexam Aluminium Bottle
Honesty Food is set to launch its new ‘Teasy’ green tea energy drink using Rexam's Fusion aluminium bottle. The company said the distinctive shape of the 250ml Fusion bottle gives Teasy great standout on-shelf and a premium positioning, distinguishing it from other 250ml slimline cans. It added...
Aluminium packaging manufacturer aims for better performance in current financial year
Bright Packaging Industry Bhd, an aluminium foil packaging materials manufacturer, aims to record a better performance in its current financial year ending August 31, 2014 as compared to the previous year. Executive Chairman Nik Mustapha Muhamad said the target would be well-supported by the...
Study finds more aluminium recovered from incinerator bottom ashes
During 2011-2012, the European Aluminium Association (EAA) was actively involved in a significant study at two different Italian incinerators to better understand the behaviour of several aluminum packaging items as they move through the incinerator. These tests were initiated by the Italian...
Bud Light partners with Alcoa to launch new re-closable aluminum bottle
Bud Light drinkers across America can now enjoy new, re-closable 16-ounce bottles enabled by Alcoa’s technology and materials. The new Bud Light “Cool Twist” re-closable aluminum bottle is based on Alcoa’s patented bottle technology, uses Alcoa’s aluminum bottle sheet and carries the Alcoa logo on...
Rexam reports the launch of 2B sparkling
In other Rexam news, the company has reported the launch of 2B Sparkling, the first beverage said to be using Purefruit natural sweetener, in 12oz cans. 2B Sparkling, also known as "Healthy Bubbles," has been approved by the New York City Department of Education, which superintends stringent health...
Can-maker Rexam plc acquires stake in Magnaparva Packaging
Rexam plc today announced the acquisition of an equity stake in Magnaparva Packaging, a part of UK-based engineering group Magna Parva, to help develop new technological solutions for its beverage can-making process. Rexam didn’t disclose the value of its investment or the size of the stake...
