The European Aluminium association has expressed its concern following the vote by the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) on the revision of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Temporary...
Bavaria, a brand belonging to Royal Swinkels, has launched a limited edition of commemorative cans to celebrate the 27th Eredivisie championship won by PSV Eindhoven. The collection, developed together with CANPACK, leverages Multiprint technology to produce 24...
Toyo Printing Inks successfully participated in METPACK 2026, one of the most relevant international trade fairs for the metal packaging industry, held from May 5 to 8 in Essen, Germany. The company shared exhibition space with its sister company, Toyo Ink Europe,...
Automate UK and several European trade associations have joined forces to create EUROPAMA (Processing & Packaging EU Federation), a new federation aimed at strengthening the representation of the processing, packaging, automation, and manufacturing machinery...
The Spanish Aerosol Association (AEDA) has appointed Mauro Tenés, representative of IGEPAK, as the organization’s new president during the Members’ Assembly held on June 11 in Barcelona. With this appointment, Tenés takes on the responsibility of leading a...
Ukraine’s steel production continues to face significant challenges. According to the latest SAVANT data, the country’s steelmaking activity decreased by 18% year-on-year between January and June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting...
Kestrel Vision has announced the appointment of Thomas Pétuaud-Létang as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (Chief Executive Officer, CEO), an addition with which the group aims to strengthen its growth strategy in visual inspection, traceability and...
Iron Heart Canning Company, considered the largest provider of mobile beverage packaging services in the United States, has announced its entry into the Texas market through a strategic partnership with Blue Flag Distillery, based in Fort Worth. The collaboration will...
CERATIZIT and Plansee Group have published their 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the main advances achieved during the last fiscal year in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, reaffirming their commitment to the circular economy, energy...
Arconic, an international supplier of aluminium products for sectors such as packaging, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, a document that sets out the company’s main progress in the areas of circular economy, decarbonisation and social responsibility, in...
Roeslein & Associates has introduced the R.U.D.I. AI Vision Camera, a new advanced machine-vision system based on artificial intelligence designed to provide greater control and visibility on can manufacturing lines. The new solution enables real-time detection...
Unilever has announced its plans to build a new global innovation center in the United States, a state-of-the-art research and development (R) facility that will be dedicated to its strategic beauty, personal care, and well-being brands. The project will involve a...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to six energy drink manufacturers for alleged misleading claims and incorrect labeling, a move that could have repercussions for the beverage industry and, by extension, for the metal...
Carlsberg Group and Sapporo Breweries have announced the creation of a strategic alliance that includes a joint venture in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, as well as a collaboration agreement for the UK market. The deal expands the international presence of both...
Steelforce America has announced the appointment of Jake Takani as its new Director of Commercial Packaging, an addition that reflects the company’s growth strategy in the North American metal packaging market. Based in California, Takani brings nearly two...
British company P. Wilkinson Containers Ltd & William Say Ltd has shared a tribute to the careers of professionals in the metal packaging sector in the United Kingdom, highlighting Denis (Dennis) Wilkinson, recognized in 1980 for his 50th anniversary in the...
The Emirati group International Holding Company (IHC) and the Indian conglomerate Adani Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an integrated aluminium mega project in the state of Odisha, India, with an estimated investment of $11.5 billion. This...
Mundolatas has officially confirmed its participation in The Metal Packager LIVE!, one of the most relevant professional gatherings in the metal packaging sector at an international level, to be held on September 15, 2026, at the Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf...
PPG has announced the winners of its Excellent Supplier Awards 2025, an annual program that recognizes suppliers who have consistently exceeded its performance standards in areas such as quality, innovation, sustainability, service, delivery, and compliance. These...
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an aluminum rolling plant for foil production and a Centre of Excellence at the future Tema...
Envases Europe has been recognized with the EcoVadis Gold Medal, a prestigious international distinction that evaluates performance in sustainability and corporate responsibility, placing the company in the top 5% of evaluated companies worldwide. The EcoVadis...
The food packaging industry is evolving towards safer materials with a lower environmental impact. To this end, Marta Ochalek, Global Market Manager for Food Closures at ACTEGA, explains the company’s strategy regarding PROVALIN®, the only PVC- and...
AkzoNobel has achieved its 2030 ambition to halve carbon emissions in its own operations four years ahead of schedule, a milestone validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and based on a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2018....
Koenig & Bauer has announced a strategic alliance with INX International Ink Co., which becomes its preferred global technology partner for the development and supply of UV, HR-UV, and LED-UV inks for its Rapida sheetfed offset presses. The agreement seeks to...
World Can Experience will return in 2027 with two international editions in Dubai and Spain, and registration is now open for both events, which will bring together professionals from across the entire metal packaging industry value chain. The first edition will be...
Crown Holdings, Inc. has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled “Delivering Sustainability”, marking the halfway point of its global Twentyby30 program. The document highlights significant progress in the company’s environmental objectives, with...
Signode has announced the global launch of BXT Go, a new battery-powered handheld tool for plastic strapping. Designed in Switzerland, the BXT Go is presented as a versatile, reliable, and cost-effective solution for everyday strapping applications. The tool has been...
The Japanese metal aerosol packaging market will maintain a growth trajectory over the coming years, driven by the demand for personal care products, sustainability requirements, and the technological evolution of packaging systems. This is indicated by a recent study...
The Indian company Shetron Limited, specialising in metal packaging solutions and industrial packaging, has been recognised with two awards at the Respack FIPSA Awards 2026, which honour excellence in the development of responsible and innovative packaging. The...
More than 150 industry professionals gathered for a new edition of Packaging Talks, organized by the Packaging Cluster at the Empordà Golf Club (Girona), to analyze the main trends redefining the packaging industry in Europe. The meeting highlighted that the...
The UK business organisation Make UK has warned that the United Kingdom risks running short of sufficient recycled aluminium to supply strategic sectors such as defence, renewable energy, automotive and digital technologies if exports of aluminium scrap to...
The Board of Directors of Laminazione Sottile Group, an Italian company specializing in aluminum processing and founded in 1923 by Augusto Moschini, has appointed Fabio Maria Sgrazzutti as the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer. The decision, communicated...
The Norwegian company Hydro has announced the closure of two of its aluminum extrusion plants in the United States as part of a strategy aimed at optimizing its production network and improving its long-term competitiveness in the North American market. The affected...
hubergroup Print Solutions has announced the expansion of its NewV UV offset ink range with the launch of new low-tack formulations, designed to meet the growing demands of modern printing facilities. The new versions are now available for the NewV pack premium, NewV...
The Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas) has announced the addition of COIM Group as a new member company, thereby enhancing collaboration among the main players in the metal packaging value chain in Brazil. With more than six decades of...
Carlsberg Britvic has been honored by PepsiCo with the International Beverages Bottler of the Year 2025 award, one of the highest accolades within the US multinational’s global bottling network. The award comes just months after the company was named Bottler of...
CANPACK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aluminium packaging and packaging solutions, has been included in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A-List 2025, a recognition that places it among the world’s leading companies in managing its supply...
With the start of the UK festival season just around the corner, logistics, sleeving and contract packing specialist Prism eLogistics has highlighted the significant potential that ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages represent for manufacturers in the sector. The growing...
Steel companies ArcelorMittal Europe, thyssenkrupp Steel, and voestalpine have issued a joint appeal to European institutions for urgent and pragmatic reform of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS), warning that its current configuration could seriously...
The Canning Interpretation Center of A Illa de Arousa continues to enrich its industrial heritage with the recovery of two historical machines that played a fundamental role in the manufacture of canning tins. These are a model 410 lid press and a model 800 pedal...
Alupro has announced the addition of Promet as a new member of the organisation. The company, which specialises in metal processing, operates from a reprocessing facility in Sheffield (UK), from where it produces, markets and supplies furnace- and foundry-grade metals...
The team from the non-profit organisation Every Can Counts will take part this weekend (Saturday 20 June) in the famous Red Bull Soapbox Race, which will be held at Alexandra Palace, in front of thousands of spectators. The team, made up of four people, has designed...
Kingsland Drinks Group has announced £65 million in funding from Barclays, supported by consulting firm RSM UK, aimed at boosting its next phase of growth and strengthening its capabilities in the beverage canning business. The company, based in Irlam (Greater...
CIE SpA has announced the acquisition of the CISART Group brand, in a strategic operation that unifies under a single corporate structure a long trajectory of specialization in anodizing technologies. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its position as a...
Fireaway has announced that its Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire suppression system has obtained marine equipment approval and certification for the European Union and the United Kingdom. The certification was achieved following an evaluation in accordance with circular...
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has announced the winners of the Tube of the Year 2026, in an edition focused especially on innovation, technical performance, and packaging sustainability, with aluminum playing a leading role as a strategic material...
The aerosol sector will meet again in the United Kingdom for the BAMA Forum & Awards 2026, an event sponsored by Aptar to be held on October 21 and 22, 2026, at the East Midlands Conferencing Centre & Orchard Hotel in Nottingham. Entries for the awards are...
The Vuelca Fácil® innovation has become one of the most successful packaging solutions of the last decade, according to Worldpanel by Numerator. Nauterra’s Director of Sustainability and Communication, Mariví Sánchez, commented that thanks to a design that...
Mahou Cinco Estrellas has launched a new promotional campaign linked to La Velada del Año VI, an event it officially sponsors, through a limited edition of 99,999 cans that allow consumers to participate in a draw for tickets and exclusive experiences. This initiative...
Nestlé has announced the official launch of the Nescafé Iced Latte ready-to-drink (RTD) range in the United Kingdom and Ireland, a strategic expansion that brings the country’s best-selling instant coffee brand into the growing segment of ready-to-consume cold...
Damm has launched a new can recycling campaign along the Mediterranean coast through the installation of nearly 400 compacting machines in high-traffic coastal municipalities. The initiative seeks to promote selective collection of aluminum containers and encourage...
Alcoa has inaugurated a new raw materials handling facility valued at $71.8 million, located at Berth 17 of the Port of Trois-Rivières in Quebec, Canada. The project has been developed in collaboration with the Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) and is intended to...
AB InBev will retain its status as Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup through 2030 and will also take part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The extension of the agreement coincides with a period of growth for FIFA tournaments, which will offer new...
Coca-Cola has announced a new two-year partnership with Football Australia and, as part of this collaboration, will launch a limited edition of 10-can packs featuring players from Australia’s men’s national team, the CommBank Socceroos. The promotion will be available...
Henkel is celebrating 150 years of history, with a journey spanning from household detergent to the aerospace industry. Founded in 1876 by German entrepreneur Fritz Henkel together with two partners in a former shoe factory, the company began by producing detergents...
PepsiCo has launched a new global campaign with strong football inspiration: limited-edition cans that change color with temperature and turn blue when they reach the optimal point of consumption. Under the umbrella of its “Pepsi Football Nation” platform, Pepsi is...
The US company Campbell’s has reported a decline in net sales and profits during the third fiscal quarter. Despite this, the company has decided to keep its forecasts for the full 2026 fiscal year unchanged. The company, known for its soups and snack products, posted...
The German printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer has announced a strategic alliance with the technology company RobCo to accelerate the automation of production processes in the printing and packaging industry. The collaboration, integrated within the...
INX International Ink Co., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of inks and coatings, has announced a strategic collaboration with Albert Invent, a company specializing in artificial intelligence applied to chemistry, with the aim of digitally transforming its...
The Australian Beverages Council has reiterated its call for urgent reform of Australia’s national packaging system, warning that recent disruptions in global supply chains have highlighted the country’s vulnerability in accessing recycled plastic materials for food...
A major fire at the Tata Steel facilities in Port Talbot, South Wales, has caused significant damage to one of the steel plant’s main production lines, as confirmed by the Unite union. The fire broke out around 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3, in one of the...
Steelmaking activity in the Middle East is showing signs of recovery after the sharp declines recorded in March and April, driven mainly by damage to several Iranian plants following military attacks that affected major industrial facilities in the region. According...
HMD Inks has announced a significant step in its growth strategy, following preliminary approval from local authorities to substantially expand its production capacity. With this authorization, the company plans to increase its annual capacity from 5,000 to 20,000...
HEINEKEN UK has announced the launch of Outd00r Brewing, a new 0.0 isotonic beer with electrolytes and vitamin C, available on the UK market in two varieties: original lager and lemon flavour. With this offering, the company is entering the functional beverages...
The German engineering group Dürr CTS has announced a significant advance in industrial emissions treatment by extending regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) technology to fully electric versions capable of operating at industrial scale, even in environments with high...
The British company DEScycle, specializing in the development of new infrastructure for the recovery of critical and precious metals, has secured more than 10 million euros in funding from various innovation programs in the United Kingdom and Europe over the last ten...
Italy continues to consolidate its position as one of the European countries with the best results in aluminum packaging recycling. According to the latest data presented by CIAL (Consorzio Imballaggi Alluminio), the Italian system reached a recycling rate of 69.5% in...
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has unanimously re-elected Luciana Pellegrino as president of the organisation for a second term covering the 2027–2029 period. The decision was taken during the organisation’s 115th Council meeting, held in Düsseldorf alongside...
Swedish company Meadow has introduced Meadow Kapsul SleeveLock, a new wall-mounted dispenser system for personal hygiene products aimed at the hospitality sector. The design, based on reusable aluminum containers, seeks to offer a sustainable and operationally...
Global seafood company Safcol Australia has commenced construction of its new food manufacturing plant in Edinburgh, South Australia, following an $80 million investment. The project represents a strategic step for the company, which aims to double its production...
The San Miguel beer brand has unveiled a new global packaging identity with the aim of strengthening its brand positioning and improving its visibility at the point of sale in an increasingly competitive environment. This marks the first comprehensive update to its...
The Australian brewery Tooheys has announced the return of its historic Tooheys Old Dark Ale in a 375 ml can format, a decision that marks the return of this reference to metal packaging after several decades away from this segment. The company is responding to the...
WALOVI held a distributor recruitment event in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13, where it officially introduced its new WALOVI Vietnam can. The company also took advantage of its participation in the fifth edition of the China Export Brand Joint Exhibition in Vietnam to...
The Italian company BARRERA S.r.l. has developed a new system focused on optimizing the drying of aerosol cans after water testing, one of the critical phases of the production process. The system, the FB-1C ventilated electric oven, has been specifically designed to...
Innovation, sustainability, and digitalization took center stage at the METPACK Innovation Awards 2026, which recognize the most advanced technological solutions for the global metal packaging industry. During the second day of METPACK 2026, held in Essen (Germany),...
Trivium Packaging has published a summary of its 2025 ESG Key Performance Indicators, highlighting the company’s main environmental, social and governance progress ahead of the release of its full sustainability report, scheduled for later this year. On the...
Primary aluminium production in the Gulf region is going through one of its most delicate periods of the past decade. According to preliminary data compiled by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), regional output stood at 10,989 tonnes per day in April 2026,...
The US company PERM Machine & Tool Co., specialising in equipment for metal decoration and can manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of Epic Products International. The integration brings together two companies with a long track record in industrial...
The Million Cans Recycling Contest has concluded its third edition with a record result: more than 3 million aluminum beverage cans recovered by elementary school students from 56 schools across 14 US states. The initiative, promoted by The Recycling Society along...
The 2026 edition of METPACK 2026 has confirmed the excellent momentum of the global metal packaging industry. Held from May 5 to 8 at Messe Essen, the trade fair recorded a significant increase in visitors, exceeding 7,000 professionals, and consolidating itself once...
Singapore has taken a historic step in its environmental policy by becoming the first Southeast Asian country to implement a national deposit return scheme for single-use beverage containers. The new initiative, named the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), which...
Trivium Packaging has been included for the fourth consecutive year in CDP’s supplier engagement leadership ranking, corresponding to the 2025 assessment. The company has achieved an “A” rating, highlighting its performance in areas such as Scope 3 emissions...
The brewing company Heineken N.V. has officially opened its new business services center in Hyderabad, India, as part of its global transformation strategy EverGreen 2030. With this opening, the company aims to strengthen its international network of digital and...
Ferrum Packaging officially inaugurated its new subsidiary in Spain this week, a milestone that marks a further step in the group’s global expansion strategy and its consolidation in the Iberian market. The opening was marked by an institutional event in the Barcelona...
UTC Overseas opens a new subsidiary in Thailand as part of its global growth strategy and to strengthen its logistics network in the region. The new office, supported by the regional team based in Singapore, will enable the company to offer advanced project...
Thai Beverage Can has been recognized as the first aluminum beverage packaging manufacturer in Thailand to obtain certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). ASI certification establishes international standards aimed at promoting responsible...
In an increasingly competitive sector, where many companies focus their strategy on price, Juan Manuel Esteban, Managing Director of Juntasa, has a clear vision for the company’s direction: offering “tailor-made” solutions, fostering close client...
Interview with Jan Museler, Product Manager Metal Decoration at hubergroup The food packaging industry is undergoing an accelerated transformation driven by increasingly stringent regulations, the need to reduce energy costs, and the pursuit of more sustainable...
PrintLED’s Strategy: LED Changes the Rules of the Game In the metal decoration industry, traditional techniques have long dominated. However, innovation continues to advance, as is the case with PrintLED, which continues to drive the transition toward more...
The International Aluminium Institute has warned of a severe supply crisis in the global aluminum market following a sharp drop in production in the Gulf region, which is now at levels significantly lower than those recorded before the conflict. According to...
Arnest Packaging Solutions has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of aluminum cans in Russia, with four production plants and a closures plant, actively participating in projects to improve the sustainability of its packaging. The company is part...
The world of metal packaging closures is about to change. AnchorEOE is emerging as a strong alternative to traditional closures. This was reflected in its presentation at METPACK, where many attendees expressed interest in the ring pull. For the first time since the...
REMET Hungary Zrt. has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art aluminum alloy plant in western Hungary, with an investment of €58 million, consolidating the country’s role in sustainable aluminum production. The facility, one of the most advanced in...
Koenig & Bauer, a German manufacturer of metal decorating equipment, has successfully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across all its production plants, consolidating its digital transformation and boosting operational efficiency. The...
The company Lindal Group, a global specialist in aerosol dispensing systems, has acquired a manufacturing plant in Wismar, Germany as part of its strategic expansion in Europe. The facility will increase production capacity and improve responsiveness to European...
Massilly North America has confirmed a major investment of $85 million to expand its production of metal cans for the Canadian food industry. The project, supported by the Ontario government, will create 50 new jobs, adding to the 228 employees the company already has...
A new 2025 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Report confirms that metal packaging in Europe has achieved measurable and sustainable progress, consolidating its role in the continent’s circular economy. The study, the most comprehensive conducted to date, covers 1.5...
Aluminum can recycling in Europe reached 76.3% in 2023 in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland, according to the latest report from Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) and European Aluminium (EA). The increase in recovery prevented 5.7 million...
The North American aluminum market closed 2025 with moderate growth of 0.8%, according to the latest data published by The Aluminum Association. Total demand volume reached approximately 12.1 million tonnes (26,650 million pounds), reflecting improved stability in the...
Dürr CTS will supply a comprehensive VOC treatment system to strengthen the sustainability and operational efficiency of metal packaging production Ardagh Metal Packaging has selected Dürr CTS to implement a turnkey emissions treatment system at its plant near Madrid....
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