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Tecnocap has published its first sustainability report to disclose its economic, social, environmental performance.
The metal packaging company, which operates in 100 countries and has around 1,000 employees, specialises in aluminium aerosol cans.
The sustainability report is prepared in following the sustainability reporting standards of the Global Report Initiative (GRI) Standard…
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Coesia has appointed Alessandro Parimbelli as its new CEO.
Based in Italy, Coesia is a group of industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, including R.A Jones, which specialises in aerosol machinery.
After holding senior positions at Jabil Circuit, Parimbelli, 52, an engineer, has held the role of executive vice-president and CEO of the enterprise and infrastructure…
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Ardagh Group has reported strong results for the fourth quarter of 2020.
The company reported that metal packaging shipments increased by 7% in Q4 and 5% for the year; speciality can volumes increased by 13% for the year. Its Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased by 5% to $281 million (€231 million), led by growth of 27% in metal beverage packaging.
Ardagh holds a 42% interest in Trivium…
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Rabobank, one of the largest banks in the Netherlands, has become Airopack’s majority shareholder following an investment from the company’s growth agenda.
The investment allows Airopack to bring its sustainable packaging solutions to a wider global audience. With this transaction, Airopack has been able to further strengthen its balance sheet, providing a solid foundation for its future…
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Beiersdorf gained market share and increased investment in 2020, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organisation’s business performance was ‘significantly affected’ by the pandemic. Global lockdowns in key markets and travel restrictions had a considerable impact, particularly in the second quarter.
At €7.025 billion, Beiersdorf’s sales for the reporting period were…
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Aditya Mittal, currently president, CFO, and CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe, will become CEO of the company.
Lakshmi Mittal, who founded the firm in 1976 and is currently chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman. In this position, he will continue to lead the board of directors and work together with the CEO and management team.
“Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, ArcelorMittal…
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NPB Automation and Canline Systems have decided to expand their presence in the US, making their knowledge and expertise more accessible for their key customers.
This strategic decision emphasises the significant role the US has in the global metal packaging industry. Companies in the sector can expect to strengthen their production needs through NPB and Canline’s localised system expertise,…
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Ball Corporation has reported strong 2020 results, with full-year net earnings of $585 million (€486 million), or $1.76 (€1.46) per diluted share, on sales of $11.8 billion (€9.8 billion).
In 2019, the company reported $566 million (€470 million) net earnings or $1.66 (€1.38) per diluted share, on sales of $11.5 billion (€9.55 billion). Ball’s full-year 2020 comparable net…
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ADF&PCD and PLD Paris is to bring a series of digital events to the packaging industry in March.
The organiser’s ‘Digital Days’ will combine speakers from the world’s leading aerosol, beauty, and premium drinks brand owners with insight into the latest innovation strategies, as well as new products that are defining the future of packaging in the three sectors.
Each Digital Day…
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Unilever has reported strong full-year results for 2020, demonstrating its ‘resilience’ and ‘agility’ during the pandemic, with results boosted by hygiene products.
For the full year, Unilever grew underlying sales by 1.9%, with volumes growing 1.6% and 0.3% from price. In Q4, underlying sales growth was 3.5%, with volumes of 3.3% and 0.2% from price.
Growth was driven by hand and…
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Stan Platek, vice-president and general manager of Ball’s aerosol packaging business, will retire on 15 March after more than 24 years in the aluminium aerosol and slug industry.
Ball Corporation announced James W Billings, vice-president, commercial for Ball’s Beverage Packaging, North and Central America business since 2015, will succeed Platek.
“Stan has had a successful career in…
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CCL Industries, a major packaging solutions company, has appointed two new directors.
Linda A Cash and Dr Susana Suarez-Gonzalez have been appointed to the board of directors and Mandy J Shapansky, chair of the firm’s corporate social responsibility committee and member of the audit committee, has retired.
Cash has spent 36 years as a senior executive with extensive global manufacturing…
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) has abandoned its acquisition of shaving subscription firm Billie following a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint filed in December.
According to the FTC, P&G’s abandonment of the acquisition is “good news” for consumers who value low prices, quality, and innovation.
Ian Conner, director of the Bureau of Competition, said: “Billie is a…
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Ball Metalpack has announced plans to launch a new high-speed aerosol can line at its can manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, US.
The steel manufacturing line is expected to be operational at the DeForest facility in the second quarter of 2021. It will be Ball third to be added within 12 months in the firm’s US plant network, joining recently added high-speed aerosol can lines at the DeForest…
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The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has selected a new president.
Viliam Gašpar, director of customer technical service at U.S. Steel Košice (Slovakia), was elected unanimously by the board and general assembly of APEAL and succeeds Tony Waite of Tata Steel Europe. He holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh alongside a Ph.D. and a Master’s Degree in…
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Diversified CPC International (DCPC) has completed the first phase of its new facility in Texas, which will improve its supply chain capabilities for its aerosol, industrial refrigerant, and solvent extraction customers.
The firm, which specialises in the design, production, and distribution of speciality gases, has invested $10 million in Phase 1 of the project to build a new facility at the…
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Henkel, the company behind major brands and products such as Right Guard antiperspirants, Schwarzkopf hair care and Loctite adhesives, has named Steven Essick as president of the North America region.
Essick, who also serves as the regional head of finance, has worked with Henkel for 23 years and served in global financial and commercial leadership roles at the firm across Asia-Pacific,…
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Antal György Almásy, president of the Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS) has passed away after contracting COVID-19.
Almásy, a specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the aerosol industry, passed away on 13 December. As well as his role as president at ABAS, which he joined in December 2019, Almásy was technical-scientific director of AeroService and a professor in aerosol…
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