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...
Grow with
AL Circle
Partnership of Beiersdorf and Nussbaum is producing aerosol cans from 100% recycled aluminium
Beiersdorf and Nussbaum are reportedly producing aerosol cans from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled aluminium, which the dup plans to roll out to the market by the end of 2021. The innovative aerosol packaging will be produced entirely out of used beverage cans. The German-based skincare firm is...
CANPACK to construct its second US aluminium beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie
CANPACK will construct its second US aluminium beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie. The $380 million investment project is likely to create 345 local jobs by 2023. The company will start construction of the 862,000-square-foot facility in mid-2021, and the plant operation is scheduled...
Aluminium can replace glass bottle, Le Naufrageur microbrewery in Canada invests $400,000
The Le Naufrageur microbrewery in Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec has developed a vital change in its production from the end of May. The Gaspésie microbreweries focus on the aluminium can as the preferred container. The company validates: “The next few months will witness this new trajectory for the...
Volnaa brings a change, all set to launch natural mineral water in aluminium cans
Drinking water in pet bottle has been rooted a cause of concern for many livelihoods, as plastic throws a negative impact on our health and it is also extremely hazardous for the environment. As time has progressed, Volnaa Beverages has come to bring a change, as they are ready to launch their...
Weekly end-user update: Letenda bags $1 million grant for developing 100% zero-emission bus; Ball Corp. launches Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states
The Longueuil-based bus manufacturing company Letenda has secured a $1 million grant from the Quebec government’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, on 18 th May 2021, towards developing 100% zero-emission bus made from 50%-70% aluminium. While the leader in aluminium beverage packaging, Ball...
Ball Corporation launches Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states
Ball Corporation, a leader in aluminium beverage packaging, has launched recyclable Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states. Aluminium cup will be available in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. "Ball has a long...
Alupro reveals informative fact sheets to highlight aluminium circular properties
The aluminium packaging recycling organisation Alupro has launched informative fact sheets to highlight the benefits of aluminium packaging. The fact sheets cover the recycling processes, collection rates, upcoming legislative changes and the carbon footprint of aluminium. The documents will...
Denmark’s import of aluminium container during 2018-20 reflects up-trending
The Danish government in mid-April 2021 stated that it would reopen the economy sooner than expected as COVID-19 infections declines. The nation has avoided a third wave of the virus pandemic after imposing wide lockdown measures in December’20, which slowed the epidemic considerably to between...
Emballator launches tubes in 100 percent post-consumer recycled aluminium
Emballator Tectubes has launched tubes in recycled aluminium for products in Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical and Food segments. The new aluminium tube is made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled material and produced by 100 percent green power. “We have been working really hard on...
EAFA reports 2.3% increase in European aluminium foil deliveries in Q1 2021
According to figures released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), aluminium foil deliveries from European foil rollers stood at 245,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 2.3% from 239,500 tonnes in 2020. EAFA reported that domestic demand witnessed modest...
JDE Peet’s injects €110 million at French facility to increase aluminium coffee capsules production
In a briskly booming market, the world's largest pure-play coffee and Tea Company by revenue, JDE Peet’s is injecting €110 million at its French production site, in Andrézieux Bouthéon, in order to raise 60% of aluminium coffee capsules production. The company while keeping its dynamic activity the...
Ocean Spray launches Sparkling Pink Cranberry in 330ml cans
Ocean Spray will launch Sparkling Pink Cranberry, a natural, cranberry-based carbonated juice drink, in 330ml cans. The drink has added vitamin C which is low in calories and sugar, aimed at bringing healthier choices to the on-the-go fixture. Caroline Bethell, Managing Director for Europe for...
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $200 million in Q1 2021
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $200 million on sales of $3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, compared to $23 million net earnings on sales of $2.8 billion last year. Ball's first quarter 2021 comparable net earnings were $240 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, compared to $202...
Rick Hindley to join PodBack to supervise its aluminium coffee pods recycling programme; Resigns Alupro as Executive Director
According to a recent report, Rick Hindley has resigned as Executive Director of the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) to join the coffee pod recycling service PodBack, which launched a first-of-its-kind recycling programme for aluminium coffee pods last month. Mr Hindley’s 15...
Kaiser Aluminum becomes new Industrial User member of ASI
Kaiser Aluminum, a leading producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, has joined ASI as a new Industrial User member, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 166. Kaiser Aluminum seeks to continually improve its product quality and manufacturing efficiency through processes and capital...
Alupro appoints Tom Giddings as interim General Manager
The aluminium packaging recycling organisation, Alupro has made public the appointment of Tom Giddings as interim General Manager. Formerly Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, Tom replaces industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. In...
Juni develops recyclable aluminium lipstick tube
Juni, founded by make-up artist Madeleine White, has created 100% recyclable aluminium lipstick tube to eliminate plastic from their packaging. The users can return empty case made of aluminium to the customer service for reuse and recycling purpose. “I have grown aware of the huge problem of...
Kaiser Aluminum’s EBITDA stands $22 million lower YoY in the first quarter of 2021
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide announced first quarter 2021 results.Net sales increased to stand at $324 million, from second half 2020 run-rate of $264 million on higher shipments. On a yearly basis, net...
