German aluminium industry threatened by energy crisis 22 August 2022The production of aluminium in Germany fell significantly in some cases in the second quarter of 2022, according to Aluminium Deutschland, with the energy crisis… Read more
Slovalco will stop primary aluminium production 18 August 2022Hydro’s majority owned Slovalco aluminium facility in Slovakia has decided to close the primary aluminium production at the plant. Read more
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein researches use of hydrogen in tinplate production 15 August 2022The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is funding two joint projects in which thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH is participating as part of… Read more
Colep Packaging acquires stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol business 3 August 2022As part of its growth strategy, Colep’s 40% stake in ALM allows the company to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of… Read more
Evert van de Weg delivers The Box’s CanTech the Grand Tour 2022 award 29 June 2022CanTech International editorial board member, Evert van de Weg, met with The Box CEO Tony Veer in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, to hand over The Box's CanTech… Read more
CanTech the Grand Tour announces 2022 award winners 8 June 2022We are delighted to announce the category winners of our CanTech the Grand Tour 2022 can awards, as well as our Grand Winner for 2022. Read more
CCT introduces aluminium lug lid to European markets 31 May 2022Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) will be unveiling an aluminium lug version of its EEASY Lid to European markets. Read more
CanTech the Grand Tour gears up for its 2022 virtual run 30 May 2022Now in virtual form for the first time, CanTech the Grand Tour launches online on 8 June 2022. Read more
Roeslein donates to Ukrainian refugees 27 May 2022At the end of April, Roeslein organised and executed a company-wide fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees that have fled to neighbouring Poland for safety. Read more
Can factory strikes to hit summer supplies in UK 24 May 2022June pay strikes at Carlisle’s Crown Bevcan factory will hit summer supplies of cans of Coca Cola, Heineken, Brewdog, Magners and Bulmers, according to UK… Read more
New Life Cycle Assessment of metal packaging shows significant reduction in greenhouse gases emissions 3 May 2022Metal Packaging Europe has completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of metal packaging which records significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions compared to previous… Read more
Aluminium packaging recycling sees record year in 2021 27 April 2022According to annual data published by the Environment Agency, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate was a record 68% in 2021, with more than 156,000… Read more
Crown to add high speed aluminium can plant in Spain 26 April 2022Crown Holdings has announced it will construct a new high-speed aluminium line at its Agoncillo, Spain beverage can facility. Read more
Aluminium associations release statement on Ukraine invasion 7 April 2022The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, the Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association have released a joint statement on the ongoing Russian invasion… Read more
Tubex acquires Matrametal Kft 1 April 2022Tubex Holding GmbH, based in Rangendingen, Germany, has acquired the Hungarian packaging manufacturer Matrametal Kft. Read more
