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Bell Publishing celebrates 20 years at Asia CanTech
This year’s Asia CanTech, which began in Bangkok today (28 October 2019), is an important milestone in the history of Bell Publishing, as the company celebrates 20 years.
Aluminium recycling hits record rates in 2017
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to reach an all-time record 74.5% in 2017.
Koenig & Bauer introduces new modular exchange system
Printing press manufacturer, Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint has introduced its new modular exchange system (ModEX) which opens the coating line to an automated and smart way of coating metal sheets.
Coca-Cola invests £55m in Sidcup canning plant
Coca-Cola European Partners has opened a new production line at its site in Sidcup, UK.
Hotel confirmed for CanTech The Grand Tour
Bell Publishing has announced that the hotel is now confirmed for CanTech The Grand Tour next February. The chosen location is Novotel New Delhi Aerocity hotel in New Delhi, India.
Crabtree launches new vision system
Metal decorating and coating equipment manufacturer, Crabtree, has launched a new vision system to automate the print fit process and increase accuracy and operational efficiency.
X-Rite, Pantone and Sun Chemical release new metal deco libraries for 2 Piece cans
X-Rite Incorporated, Pantone LLC, and Sun Chemical have announced two new Metal Deco dependent colour libraries for PantoneLIVE, a cloud-based digital colour standard ecosystem.
Consumers unaware of recyclability of cans
A survey of 2,000 UK adults commissioned by The Can Makers has revealed that once the UK public are aware of the recyclability of aluminium drinks cans, they are far more likely to make different choices when it comes to their choices of drinks packaging.
CarnaudMetalbox celebrates World Skills achievements
Earlier this month’ CarnaudMetalbox’s team of apprentices completed the World Skills competition finishing sixth overall.