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
Environment Agency reports improved aluminium packaging recycling rates in May
The Environment Agency reported that 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK in May. Recycling rates was up 48% year-on-year. Aupro executive director Rick Hindley said: “The UK’s PRN data for May shows a dramatic increase, both month-on-month and year-on-year,...
Parkers Beverage Company intends to expand its aluminium canned water business in Singapore
Parkers Beverage Company, based in New Zealand, is now eyeing Singapore’s convenience stores to roll out its aluminium canned water, after first entering the country via e-commerce late last year. Currently, Parkers’ still and sparkling canned water is available only on online platform RedMart in...
Two Eurofoil plants certified against ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard
Eurofoil has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard for its two rolling operations in France and Luxembourg. The plants manufacture foil for packaging, container foil, household foil, heat transfer and industrial applications for insulation, pipes and...
India’s first spring water beverage "Responsible Whatr" launched in recyclable aluminium cans
Fabonest Food and Beverages Pvt Ltd has reportedly launched India's first spring water beverage "Responsible Whatr" in sustainable and endlessly recyclable aluminium cans, canned at the brand’s state-of-the-art plant. The water is rich in naturally balanced essential minerals and is directly...
Alupro inks a deal with Resource Efficient Data to collect UK waste details
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has reportedly signed a deal with Resource Efficient Data to have access to the Cardiff-based data start-up’s UK waste data platform. The platform houses open source data from Waste Data Flow, which is a web-based system for municipal waste data...
European aluminium foil deliveries rise 3.4% in Q1 2020, thanks to strong demand during COVID-19 lockdown
The total aluminium foil shipments from Europe recorded a slight rise by 0.59 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 to 242,100 tonnes compared to 240,700 tonnes during the same period last year, found the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). European deliveries rose by 3.4 per cent during...
Ball Corporation awards its Yangon plant for sustainability awareness of aluminium cans
Ball Corporation has reportedly announced that it has acknowledged its plant in Yangon with the 2019 R. David Hoover Sustainability Award for significant operation and social improvements. Ball claimed that its Yangon plant consistently improved its electricity efficiency by nearly 23 per cent and...
St Andrews Beach Brewery to launch new alcoholic seltzer range in recyclable aluminium cans
St Andrews Beach Brewery is reportedly launching a new alcoholic seltzer range – Tidal Artesian Seltzer in aluminium cans with coastal-inspired design. According to the report, the brewery has teamed up with The Edison Agency for creating a brand story and packaging design to lend the Tidal range...
Vetroplas adds aluminium bottles to its product range
Vetroplas, a provider of a full range of high quality packaging solutions designed for the UK cosmetics and personal care markets, announced the addition of aluminium bottles to its expanding range of packaging. The company specialises in premium glass, plastic and aluminium bottles, jars, airless...
The Uncommon launches new range of spritzers in aluminium cans
The UK’s English sparkling wine brand The Uncommon has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of bubbly wines and spritzers in aluminium can. The company has added these two new ranges to their line up - Alfie, an English White Wine Spritzer, and Peggy, an English Rosé Wine Spritzer. The...
Nampak’s revenue drops by 17% to R6.5 billion on weaker economic conditions
Nampak announced interim financial results for the 6 months ended 31 march 2020. The group’s revenue dropped by 17% to R6.5 billion, primarily due to weaker economic conditions in South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. Operating profit was R287 million, down 68%. Trading profit declined 39% to R633...
The Naked Collective to launch its new range in Ardagh’s aluminium cans
UK beverage company The Naked Collective will launch a new range of premium health drinks in infinitely recyclable 33cl sleek aluminium cans from Ardagh Group. Ardagh’s tall, slender aluminium can was manufactured in the UK. The packaging was developed in partnership with Ardagh’s UK Graphics team....
Romanian beer brand Albacher benefits from Multi-Color's aluminium foil can lid label
The Romanian beer brand Albacher is receiving benefit from Multi-Color’s aluminium foil can lid label. The design of the label secures that the beer is clean at the moment a buyer selects it from the shelf. The hygienic lid keeps the top of the can clean and protects from dust and germs. Consumers...
Ardagh Group becomes new Downstream Supporter member of ASI
Ardagh Group, a leading supplier of value-added, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging solutions, has become a new Downstream Supporter member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. This brings the total number of members to 123. “Ardagh Group is proud to be a member of ASI as it enables...
Ball partners with Acosta to launch the Ball aluminium cup in retail and on-premise outlets
Ball Corporation, the world's leader in sustainable aluminium packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced its partnership with Acosta, a leading sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, to launch the company's aluminium cups in...
TEN Alkaline Spring Water introduces 12-ounce aluminium cans
TEN® Alkaline Spring Water, America’s premium alkaline water with the highest pH of any bottled water brand, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a 12-ounce aluminium can. The company’s new product represents a new, lower price point for aluminium-packaged water. TEN® Alkaline...
European drinks brand Little Miracles introduce two new sparkling ice tea in aluminium cans
The European drinks brand known as Little Miracles has introduced two new low calorie, low sugar, vegan sparkling ice tea in aluminium cans, as part of its goal to become a completely plastic-free brand by summer 2023. Little Miracles started its mission to offer products that have only organic and...
Nespresso increases recycled aluminium content to 80% in new coffee machine capsules
Nespresso has increased the recycled aluminium content to 80 per cent in its new coffee machine capsules , as part of its ongoing drive to boost sustainable credentials. The report came after the Swiss company unveiled its new capsules on Friday, May 15. The Nestlé-owned brand claims that its new...
