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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Netherlands import of aluminium containers during 2018-21 illustrates a volatile movement
The analysis report generated by ING in August 2021, unfolded that the GDP of the Netherlands is inflated by 3.1% in Q2 2021 compared to the preceding quarter, following a quarter of mild decline (-0.8%). The significant dip in the number of new Covid-19 cases per day and falling hospitalisation...
ASI certifies Thai Beverage Can against Performance Standard & Chain of Custody Standard Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced that it has successfully certified Thai Beverage Can (TBC) against Performance Standard Certification with Provisional Status and against Chain of Custody Standard Certification for the manufacturer of aluminium can body and ends at its material...
Recycled Aluminium Weekly Recap: Tata Motors ties up with Gujarat govt. to set up vehicle scrapping centre, eyeing 99% materials recovery including aluminium; Recycling and sustainable solutions driving the demand of aluminium cans in packaging industry: Ball Beverage Packaging, India
The aluminium recycled sector remained quite spotlighted this week, primarily due to the Tata Motors proposal to build a 36,000 vehicle per year scrapping facility in Gujarat, India came down in a row with the country’s focus to increase domestic scrap metal processing capacity and diminish...
Automation and Robotics have become important aspects when talked about the global Industrial sector. Especially, automotive, infrastructure and packaging industries are using aluminium as one of the key materials for manufacturing of relevant components, Rahul Prajapat, Founder and CTO, TVARIT.
Driving the world towards sustainable and zero waste manufacturing is something that holds as a vision for a young and passionate technocrat like Rahul Prajapat, Founder and CTO, TVARIT. He is responsible for the Technology and Go to Market activities of the TVARIT GmbH. Prajapat having strong...
Austria’s import of aluminium containers during 2019-20 unveils uneven movement; 11% shrink projected for 2021
Aluminium containers are considered as best packing materials in the food industry, as it provides blockade to protect food against light and air and preserves food quality, however it can also be recycled and designed individually according to consumer’s requirements and can also be produced in...
Body Shop Canada adopts aluminium bottles for its newly-launched refill programme
According to a recent report, The Body Shop Canada has begun a national refill programme whereby the brand offers shoppers a refillable aluminium bottle for a selection of the best-selling shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and hand washes. The objective of this programme is to help take action...
Recycling and sustainable solutions driving the demand of aluminium cans in packaging industry: Ball Beverage Packaging, India
The General Manager and Vice President of Ball Beverage Packaging for India and Southeast Asia, Amit Lahoti said: “The demand for can-packed products would sharply rise, given the increasing emphasis on recycling and sustainable solutions.” Mr Lahoti highlighted that the per capita can consumption...
Aluminium gradually outperforms plastic bottles to combat ocean pollution in Japan
A group of Japanese beverage sellers and retailers in recent times progressed to desert the usage of plastic bottles, substituting them with aluminium bottles and cans in a proposal to counter ocean plastic pollution, inflicting disruption with the ecosystem. Ryohin Keikaku Co., operator of retail...
Ardagh Metal Packaging completes business combination with Gores Holdings V
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. has announced the completion of business combination with Gores Holdings V, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group. The combined company, which will be named Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A., will commence trading on the New York...
Podback teams up with ODS and Oxford City Council to launch kerbside recycling collection service
Podback has teamed up with ODS and Oxford City Council to allow residents to recycle their coffee pods using their kerbside recycling collection service. Oxford residents can recycle both plastic and aluminium coffee pods using free collection bags provided by Podback, which will commence on 9th...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans reports jump in its profit in June quarter; profit stands at Rs387 million
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (PABC) reported that its profit climbed to Rs387 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2021, from Rs16 million during June quarter 2020. The growth was due to hike in sales and drop in finance cost. PABC’s sale came in at Rs1.9 billion in the three months under...
Actiph brings out vitamin sparkling water drinks brand Acti-Vit in aluminium cans
UK's first alkaline ionised water business Actiph rolls out vitamin sparkling water brand Acti-Vit in aluminium cans. Actiph said: “The new flavoured sparkling water drinks had one of the highest vitamin concentrations on the market. They contain 100% of the RDA of vitamins B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D...
Logan Aluminum joins ASI as new Production & Transformation member
Logan Aluminum, which manufactures aluminium can sheet products in North America, has joined ASI as a new Production & Transformation member, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 182. Logan Aluminum’s aluminium rolling mill is located in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky. The company...
The Spanish export of aluminium containers during 2018-20 displays significant rise; 114% growth estimated for 2021
According to BBVA Research, the Spanish Economic Outlook for Q3 2021 stated that the country’s GDP growth is estimated with a revised up-rise up to 6.5% for 2021. Moving ahead, the stronger progress of global activity, accumulated excess savings, the end of health restrictions and accommodative...
Hawkins & Brimble to upgrade its three popular product lines to aluminium packaging
Hawkins & Brimble, a British men’s grooming brand, is reportedly adopting aluminium packaging for three of its most popular product lines. The aluminium packaging is produced by Vetroplas in conjunction with its Spanish partner Envases. The packaging is slick and aesthetically pleasing, achieved by...
Cans filled not with beer or beverage! Snack Pow offers snacks in environmentally friendly aluminium containers
Aluminium cans are generally used for the packing of beer or beverages, but this time it is utilized for peanut mixes. Snack Pow, a new company in the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec offers snacks in more environmentally friendly aluminium containers. The snacks company of Canada focuses on package...
Ball Corporation to invest $383.8 million to manufacture aluminium cans for Red Bull and Rauch
According to a recent report, Ball Corporation, the world’s leading beverage packaging company, will contribute $383.8 million to over $1 billion project with Red Bull and Rauch’s beverage manufacturing hub in Concord, Cabarrus County, USA. The three companies together will make the investment by...
Australian recyclers to start kerbside aluminium coffee capsules recycling facility
Australian recyclers, iQ Renew and CurbCycle, will reportedly partner with Mosman and Willoughby councils to facilitate a trial for aluminium coffee capsules recycling, which will help inform the development of a national coffee capsule recycling scheme, led by Planet Ark. Specially designed orange...
