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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Ball Corporation plans to build $200 million aluminium cups manufacturing facility in Georgia
Ball Corporation is planning to build its first dedicated aluminium cups manufacturing facility in Georgia, according to a recent report. The facility will be adjacent to the company’s existing aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant and is expected to ramp up production in the fourth quarter of...
Ball partners with KSE to introduce aluminium cups to Pepsi Center fans
Ball Corporation, a leader in cutting-edge, sustainable aluminium beverage packaging, has teamed up with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) to introduce recyclable aluminium cups to Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. The aluminium cups will debut during the NBA's Denver Nuggets' home opener against...
European recycling statistics shows aluminium beverage can recycling rate touched 74.5% in 2017
The European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe have published the latest European recycling statistics for aluminium beverage cans today, October 14. The report shows the recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to...
Radnor Hills launches new range of canned waters in Ardagh aluminium cans
UK beverage company Radnor Hills has expanded its products portfolio with the launch of still and sparkling spring water in 330ml aluminium can. The company has collaborated with Ardagh Group to bring cans into its packaging portfolio. Radnor Hills has recognised the benefits of the aluminium can –...
BlackRock starts a circular economy fund that bets on sustainable business and focused on scrap recycling
BlackRock (BLK.N), the world’s largest asset manager, is actively investing in companies including Adidas (ADSGn.DE), Tomra (TOM.OL) and Ball Corp (BLL.N) through a new circular economy fund that bets on sustainable business. BlackRock, which has $6.84 trillion in assets under management, is the...
CW4K packages drinking water in aluminum bottles and cans with a purpose
Cannedwaterforkids.org (CW4K), which works towards distributing clean, safe drinking water to children all around the world, packages its water in aluminium bottles and cans. The product fulfils the twin purposes of a sustainability goal and giving back to the needy. It is a 100% recyclable quality...
Nestlé Nespresso packaging expert to lead judging panel for Alufoil Trophy 2020
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) today announced the Alufoil Trophy 2020 judging panel, made up of experts from all parts of the aluminium foil and closure sector, will be led by Veith Behrmann, Group Packaging Manager at Nestlé Nespresso in Switzerland. He will act as the external...
Ožujsko partners with Ball Corporation for its limited-edition cans
Ožujsko, a Croatian beer brand for lager beer, has partnered with Ball Corporation to introduce a collection of limited-edition cans. The limited-edition cans are created to raise awareness of endangered species in Croatia. Ožujsko’s new range utilizes Ball’s Thermochronic Ink and Dynamark...
Poland’s aluminium cans export to the Netherlands likely to stand higher by 47% than to the Czech Republic
With the increasing demand for aluminium cans in the packaging industry, due to proficiency in preserving quality and flavour of contents, the cans export from Poland is estimated to rise in 2019 by about 3.32 per cent. CANPACK Group based in Poland, which is already one of the leading...
Zagorka launches limited edition cans in association with Ball Corporation
Zagorka, a Bulgarian beer brand from the city of Stara Zagora, has teamed up with Ball Corporation, a leading beverage can maker, to release two limited-edition cans featuring art by two Bulgarian artists, Ivan Shopov and Nasimo. Elitsa Ivanova, manager marketing Bulgaria, said: “Our co-operation...
CANPACK plans to invest in aluminium beverage can plant in the Czech Republic
CANPACK, a leading manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans, announced that the company will invest in a new aluminium beverage can factory in the town of Stříbřo – in the region of Pilsen, western Czech Republic. The new investment will increase the production capacity of aluminium beverage cans to...
Satish Pai sees 2019 as a tough year for metals market: Source says
According a recent report, Hindalco managing director Mr. Satish Pai said in an interview that he believed the ongoing year (2019) to be a tough year for metals and commodities, with the US and China showing no sign of easing trade tensions. He pointed out the US-China trade wars which were...
Aluminium cans recycling rates in the US outperform plastic and glass bottles, reports Aluminium Association
A report from the Aluminium Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) showed early last week that aluminium cans outperformed other competitive packaging types and materials based on several sustainability metrics. The report - “The Aluminium Can Advantage: Key Sustainability...
Ball Aerosol Packaging to showcase its innovative aluminium aerosol can shaping and printing solutions at ADF
During the Aerosol Dispensing Forum (ADF) & Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) in New York Sept. 17-18, 2019, Ball Corporation, the largest and leading supplier of aluminium beverage and aerosol packaging, will showcase its portfolio of innovative aluminium aerosol can shaping and...
Qosmedix introduces two new matte white aluminium bottles in it aluminium packaging line
Qosmedix, a global supplier to the cosmetic, skin care, spa and salon industries, has recently expanded its extensive aluminium packaging line with two new matte white aluminium bottles. The modern sleek look of these bottles makes them perfect for packaging liquid and semi-liquid products, for...
Aluminum can continues to lead as the most sustainable beverage package in the U.S.
According to a newly released report by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) aluminium cans continue to lead as the most sustainable beverage package in the U.S.. The new report “The Aluminum Can Advantage: Key Sustainability Performance Indicators 2019” shows that...
A brief interview with Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director, Flexible Packaging Europe
Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) is the European Forum for the Flexible Packaging Industry. FPE members represent companies that manufacture all types of flexible packaging including pouches, sachets, liquid packaging, confectionery and pharmaceutical packaging applications, and much more. Guido...
MillerCoors names Crown Beverage Packaging Mexico as its 2018 Supplier of the Year
MillerCoors has named recognized Crown Beverage Packaging Mexico, a business unit of Crown Holdings, as its 2018 Packaging Materials Supplier of the Year and Packaging Materials Most Valuable Plant. The company won the Supplier of the Year award for the second time in three years. "Crown...
