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Apeal launch new “Steel for Packaging” website
Apeal have launched a new new Steel for Packaging site (www.steelforpackaging.org) that aims to help brands, retailers, designers and can makers to make the best packaging choice for their product which also meets consumer demand and environmental requirements. "As...
EC expected to block Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp joint venture
Tata Steel and thyssenkrupp have both reported that they expect that the planned joint venture of their European steel activities will not go ahead due to the European Commission's continuing concerns. Tata Steel reported that both companies viewed that further...
Metal Packaging Europe releases video explaining new European Packaging legislation
Metal Packaging Europe have produced a video that explains the key recent changes in European packaging legislation and the net-positive for the metal packaging industry. They report that the shift in policy is a crucial starting point for a successful transition to...
Unbeatable Steel Packaging Performance
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of steel for packaging, have released a series of new videos highlighting the unbeatable properties of steel packaging.UNBEATABLE WEIGHT-RESISTANCEUNBEATABLE FIRE- RESISTANCEUNBEATABLE BARRIER PROTECTIONUNBEATABLE...
Industry leaders sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing
The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation across the entire tin value chain and further...
ArcelorMittal completes transaction to acquire Ilva S.p.A. and launches ArcelorMittal Italia
ArcelorMittal announced on the 1st November that AM Investco Italy Srl (‘AM Investco’)’s transaction to acquire Ilva S.p.A. (‘Ilva’) has completed. Following completion of the transaction, ArcelorMittal has now assumed full management control of Ilva, which will form...
Tinplate industry restructures to handle trade challenges
As part of the wider steel industry crisis on overcapacity, tinplate mills are engaged in a series of restructuring moves to handle the impact of trade challenges. Steelmaker Arcelor Mittal has agreed with the European Commission to divest four of its mills as part of...
Perstima plans new manufacturing plant in the Philippines
Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia Bhd (Perstima) announced plans to set up a new plant for the manufacturing of tinplate and tin-free steel (TFS) in the Philippines, subject to the approval of the local authorities in the Philippines. Perstima has conducted a...
worldsteel launches campaign to increase the use of steel beverage cans
This global campaign has been initiated by members of the Product Sustainability Committee of the World Steel Association (worldsteel). The campaign is aimed at increasing consumer awareness of the benefits of steel beverage cans and to remind packaging...
ITA Survey shows weaker tin use growth in 2018
The International Tin Association’s fourteenth annual survey of tin users gathered data from tin users worldwide between June and August 2018, showing robust growth of 4% in 2017 but much weaker tin use growth forecasts in 2018. Tin use growth in China has stalled...