Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
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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Anheuser-Busch has announced an investment of more than USD 20 million in its facilities in St. Louis and Arnold, Missouri, to expand production capacity and strengthen manufacturing operations. The investment includes upgrades to brewery and aluminium can manufacturing equipment to support growing...
Aluminium can manufacturers are introducing new designs and technologies to improve sustainability, production efficiency and consumer convenience. Companies including Canovation, Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Sonoco say the industry is focusing on circularity, lightweighting, resealable...
A new international meeting point for the metal packaging industry has officially secured its place on the global events calendar. From April 6–8, 2027, the Distrito Anhembi exhibition center in São Paulo, Brazil, will host OneCan – Metal Can Summit & Expo, the first trade fair and congress...
The winners of the European Tube Manufacturers Association's (etma) prestigious Tube of the Year 2026 competition were announced during the association's annual meeting on May 20, in Lisbon. A seven-member jury representing etma member companies selected the best entries in the categories...
Paper-based packaging company Elopak has begun using low-carbon aluminium produced with renewable electricity in carton packaging manufactured at its facilities in the Netherlands, Denmark and Ukraine, as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products. The company said the...
Estrella Damm is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of celebrations, including a large music festival held in Barcelona in May, limited edition can packaging and the launch of a refreshed visual identity for consumers worldwide. As part of the anniversary campaign, the...
MBK Partners has completed the acquisition of Japanese aluminium packaging producer Altemira Holdings, a deal that successfully cleared Japan's economic security review process. The private equity firm acquired a controlling stake in Altemira from Apollo Global Management. The transaction was...
CBC India’s Ingredients & Packaging Solutions (IPS) Division has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Metalco-Alupack, a European manufacturer of pharmaceutical aluminium packaging solutions. The partnership will support the distribution and market development of Metalco-Alupack's...
Aluminium rolled and extruded products manufacturer Constellium’s FY2025 chart pinned robust financial results, reinforced by firm demand across its packaging, aerospace and industrial product segments. The company reported notable gains in revenue, profitability and cash generation, improving...
Meadow has unveiled a refill system built around aluminium packaging, aimed at consumer goods companies seeking to reduce waste and comply with new packaging regulations. The launch comes as businesses prepare for stricter packaging requirements under the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging...
Canovation and CANPACK have announced a collaboration to support the next phase of development for CanReseal, a resealable aluminium can-end system. The partnership is intended to help move the technology from late-stage development toward pilot-scale deployment and future commercial applications....
Printmann Offset is accelerating its expansion in southern India with a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing packaging markets. The Mumbai-based packaging company currently supplies cartons, labels, leaflets...
As part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK, Alupro has unveiled a pioneering new manifesto. Alongside navigating the sector through a challenging period of change, the report aims to create the conditions needed to further improve...
As AGI Greenpac starts working on its expansion in sustainable packaging, the company appoints Mr Dushyant Kumar as Chief Operating Officer for its aluminium cans division, strengthening its leadership team to drive future growth ambitions. Kumar has over three decades’ experience in metal...
The aluminium packaging sector, which consumed around 16.70 million tonnes in 2025 and is projected to approach 17.16 million tonnes in 2026, is now confronting the risk of losing 3-3.5 million tonnes of aluminium supply this year. Packaging industries across Asia, Europe, the United States and...
Herefordshire Council has expanded its household recycling rules to include aluminium foil, foil trays, foil-lined tubes and plastic tubes such as toothpaste and cosmetic packaging. The council said the update is intended to make recycling easier for residents by allowing more commonly used...
Trivium Packaging has reported significant progress on its sustainability targets, including major reductions in carbon emissions and increased sourcing from suppliers with stronger ESG performance. In its 2025 ESG KPI summary, the company said Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by...
Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation are drawing investor attention as aluminium prices remain elevated amid global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong demand for lightweight electric vehicles, recycled aluminium, rechargeable batteries and aerospace applications continues to...
