Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure. The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …
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According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated, and Pantone LLC have introduced new Monobloc color libraries to the PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. These libraries are designed to support the accurate communication of Pantone color standards in the production of monobloc cans, aluminum tubes, cartridges, and felt pen cases, particularly focusing on gloss and matte varnish finishes. …
KHS has introduced a new service solution to address the challenges of filling lightweight cans, ensuring production efficiency while adapting to industry trends toward thinner-walled containers. As beverage manufacturers seek to reduce material usage and environmental impact, can wall thickness has significantly decreased, requiring adjustments in filling technology. “Whereas classic formats could withstand …
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Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint has launched an inline coating thickness control system for its MetalCoat 483 machines, aiming to enhance precision in coating applications for metal packaging production. The innovation allows for real-time measurement and automatic adjustment, ensuring consistent coating layer thickness, reducing waste, and optimizing coating material usage. Traditional methods of manually …
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Ball Corporation, a global supplier of sustainable aluminum packaging, has partnered with Dabur India Limited to introduce Réal Bites juice in recyclable aluminum cans. This marks an expansion of Dabur’s Réal juice portfolio and aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging. The new 185ml cans, available in Peach, Pineapple, and Green Apple …
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The UAE Circular Economy Council held its first meeting after its restructuring, led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Council Chairman. The meeting focused on advancing the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031, aiming to improve sustainability and optimize resource use. The Council discussed national initiatives designed to accelerate the transition …
Arnest Packaging Solutions, a division of Russia’s Arnest Group, has signed an agreement with the Uzbek government to build an aluminum beverage can plant in Uzbekistan. The investment, totaling approximately $100 million, will support the creation of over 200 jobs. The plant, expected to begin production by next fall, will have an annual capacity …
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AkzoNobel has introduced Accelshield™ 300, a bisphenol-free internal spray coating for beverage cans. This innovation, part of the company’s Packaging Coatings portfolio, aims to meet evolving regulatory demands while enhancing performance. The new coating is free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several …
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