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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Llanllyr Source launches still and sparkling water in aluminium cans
According to a report, Llanllyr Source has recently released its still and sparkling water in aluminium cans, as part of the commitment to a plastic-free future. The cans, look like classic Source glass water bottles, have been released in a 330ml single-serve format, available in the UK and US...
Hindalco eyes aluminium packaging and transport containers sector to increase the metal use
As the leading aluminium rolled products manufacturer, Hindalco Industries Limited is reportedly betting big on the packaging and transport containers sector, said a top company official on Tuesday, November 19. The move is to accelerate the per capita use of aluminium in India, which is at 2.6 kg...
Ardagh wins at 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards with Jupiler ‘colder for longer’ can
A unique ‘ribbed’ can which keeps Jupiler beer cool in the hand has won ‘Best Can/ Alubottle’ at the 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards. The ground-breaking design saw Ardagh Group develop a new tooling technique to achieve super-defined debossed flutes in the walls of both the 33cl and 50cl...
ITS B.V. joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as new Production & Transformation Member
ITS B.V. has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a Production & Transformation member, bringing the total number of ASI members to 107. ITS is the European market leader as a manufacturer of household packaging. ITS produces an innovative range of products for supermarket organisations...
Ardagh beverage can manufacturing facilities achieve ISO certifications
Ardagh Group, a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions for some of the world’s leading brands, has announced that its three beverage can manufacturing plants have achieved International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) certification. Facilities in Bishopville, South Carolina,...
Aluminium downstream opportunities in the GCC
During the last decade, GCC has emerged as one of the major primary aluminium producing regions of the world, with production increasing from 1.8 million tonnes in 2008 to 5.3 million tonnes in 2018. The region’s share of world primary production increased from 4.5% to 8.3% during this period....
Multiple Amcor flexible packaging facilities get ASI Performance Standard certifications
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified multiple Amcor flexible packaging facilities against ASI Performance Standard. Amcor achieved ASI Performance Standard – Material Stewardship Certifications for its two facilities in France and one in Germany – that produce flexible packaging. Amcor...
Shift from plastic to aluminium in beverage industry to boost can sheet demand in the US; industry sees a supply gap
The drive to shift to more eco-friendly products is sweeping through the U.S. beverage market, with plastic being replaced with aluminium cans. Firms including Nestle and Unilever have announced plans of changing their packaging material from plastic to aluminium partially. While Coca-Cola...
Moves to reduce plastic packaging paving path for increasing use of aluminium: Emilio Braghi, Novelis
The European head of Novelis has reportedly pointed out that moves to reduce plastic packaging as a measure to protect the environment have started increasing the demand for aluminium packaging. Also, the trend towards electric cars is bolstering the demand for aluminium, according to world’s...
Ball Corporation reports growth in net profit in Q3; plans new beverage can plant in Arizona
Ball Corporation, a supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging solutions, reported net earnings attributable to the corporation of $92 million in the third quarter 2019 on sales of $2.95 billion, compared to $59 million in 2018. In January-September, net earnings attributable to the...
NEA rolls out reverse vending machines in Singapore for promoting aluminium cans, plastic bottles recycle
National Environment Agency (NEA), together with drinks manufacturer Fraser and Neave (F&N), reportedly launched reverse vending machines at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore on Thursday, October 31, as part of 'The Recycle N Save' initiative. The machines will accept empty drink cans and plastic...
Why buy AlCircle’s report on "Aluminium Foil and its End uses: Current Trends and Forecast”
When there are multiple reports in the market on aluminium and its various applications, why do you need another report on aluminium foil and its end uses? Due to its versatility and multiple uses, aluminium foil turns out to become one of the most consumed aluminium products across the world along...
Constellium criticizes EU emission rules; reiterates its growing focus on aluminium recycling
Aluminium product manufacturer Constellium is focusing on expanding its recycling capability, in order to leverage on aluminium’s recyclability and to cut down its carbon footprint, Chief Executive Jean-Marc Germain said in an interview during LME Week. However, he expressed concern over EU...
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation becomes a guarantor to OPRL
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has reportedly joined the list of guarantors to the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme. The scheme is to reduce consumer confusion by providing consistent visual cues on whether or not packaging can be recycled. OPRL has over 400 members at the...
Environment Agency reports improved recycling figures for aluminium packaging in UK
Environment Agency UK reports that a little less than 30,000 tonnes of aluminium packaging was recycled in Q3 2019. Packaging recycling rate was up 6% in the full year 2018. These numbers indicate that aluminium will hit its annual target of 108,919 tonnes of recycling in UK. Rick Hindley,...
Constellium reports 18% increase in adjusted EBITDA in Q3; shipments up 4% YoY
Constellium reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the third quarter of 2019, the company reported shipments of 395,000 tonnes, up 4% year-on-year due to higher shipments in the Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products segment, partially due to the consolidation of...
KinsBrae Packaging launches new resealable PortaVino aluminium wine bottles
KinsBrae Packaging Inc. in Ontario has launched the PortaVino aluminum wine bottle at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference in Niagara Falls. The KinsBrae PortaVino is a personal size, resealable aluminium bottle for wine, which makes wine drinking fun. Its elegant shape and convenient 250 ml...
Mundus Vini 2019 data shows upward trend of aluminium closures used for still wines
During the recent Mundus Vini 2019 summer wine tasting festival, wines using aluminium closures accounted for 23% or 397 of the total 1737 award-winning wines. This was about 15% more from 20% or 344 out of 1730 winning entries in 2018. Still wines accounted for 1551 winners this year, of which 25%...
