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CANTECH INTERNATIONAL MAY 2021 MAY CANTECH INTERNATIONAL www.cantechonline.com Tech INTERNATIONAL Can MAY 2021 Caps and Closures INSIDE Q&A MPMA Russia Focus Three-piece update CT-COVER MAY 21√.indd 1 21/04/2021 10:01 MetalControl – Inline color control by Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint. Now available for MetalStar 3 Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint GmbH T +49 711 699 71-0 [email protected] metalprint.koenig-bauer.com Anzeige_MetalControl_CanTech_Mai2021_RZprint.indd 1 11.03.2021 01:36:54 CONTENTS MAY 2021 May 2021 CONTENTS Volume 28, Number 8 CANTECH INTERNATIONAL MAY 2021 MAY CANTECH INTERNATIONAL www.cantechonline.com Tech INTERNATIONAL Can MAY 2021 6 Caps and Closures INSIDE Q&A MPMA Russia Focus Three-piece update CT-COVER MAY 21√.indd 1 21/04/2021 10:01 30 Cover image: Alfons Haar Subscription Information DON’T MISS IT! 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No part of this publication may 12 Sustainability news be reproduced, stored in a retrieval Environmentally-friendly 18 system or transmitted in any form ventures in metal packaging or by any means without the prior 30 RUSSIA FOCUS written permission of 14 Events diary FEATURES A look at how the pandemic Bell Publishing Ltd. Metal packaging events and has affected the Russian metal conferences 18 CAPS & CLOSURES packaging industry Printed in the UK by Buxton Press 16 Q&A The role of company Alfons ISSN: 1466-7851 35 PRODUCTS With Robet Fell, director and Haar in the development of A round-up of product news chief executive at MPMA twist off caps 36 Buyer’s Guide 22 THREE-PIECE UPDATE IN NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE: Three-piece can machinery Handling & conveying 50 Insight maker Soudronic forecasts Lubricants thyssenkrupp Rasselstein: growth outlook for the three- Washers & dry off ovens Tin for packaging steel piece can market MAY 2021 cantechonline.com 3 P.03 CONTENTS√.indd 21 21/04/2021 12:20 EDITOR’S NOTE Editorial Advisory Board Slowly emerging Saket Bhatia Senior Vice and adapting President, Hindustan Tin Works hope this note finds our readers well. We are in which Evert van de Weg interviews manufactur- slowly emerging from lockdown here in the er Alfons Haar and we learn about the company’s role in the development of twist off caps. The UK, with more restrictions being lifted so that Simon Jennings Owner and Iwe are now able to meet friends and family, as well three-piece canning market update is covered by Advisor of Nomis Consultancy as visit hospitality venues to enjoy a drink and food David Hayes who speaks to can machinery maker, in an outside setting. That is all dependent on the Soudronic. weather, of course, but it has warmed up enough Meanwhile, Vladislav Vorotnikov, in his Russia now to be able to enjoy these experiences. Picnics in focus report, tells us that despite the pandemic, the particular are very popular at the moment, and in development of the Russian metal packaging indus- our news and product pages you will read about the try has not been disrupted. drinks brands that are adopting canned packaging This month’s Insight piece from thyssenkrupp Simone Vooijs, Director Technical, in response to demand for ready-to-drink options Rasselstein focuses on sustainable supply chains for Downstream Operations, Tata Steel for these types of outdoor social activities. tin for packaging steel. A different outdoor activity entlirely will be Don’t forget to check the Diary and Events page tackled this month by Robert Fell who is direc- where you can find out how to register for Asia tor and chief executive at the Metal Packaging CanTech 2021. Manufacturers Association (MPMA). He will That is all for this month, but I would like to hear undertake the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge from you if you are keen to contirubute to and be Evert van de Weg Independent which is a 24-mile hike, climbing three of the featured on the Insight and Q&A pages. Metal Packaging Expert county’s highest peaks in just 12 hours. He will be Enjoy the read. doing this in aid of the World Land Trust. To learn more about that and also what’s happening at the MPMA, head to this month’s Q&A. Jill Sayles, Editor Elsewhere, we have a Caps and Closures feature CanTech International Robert Gary Chief Commercial Officer, Stolle Machinery Company Follow @Bell_Publishing on Twitter or LinkedIn Tech for regular snapshots from all of our magazines. 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YMI bldg. 3-3-4, [email protected] of the British Aerosol Uchihirano-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0037 Japan Manufacturers’ Association Tel: +81-6-4790-2222 MAY 2021 cantechonline.com 5 P.05 EDITORS NOTE√.indd 21 21/04/2021 12:27 WORLD: NEWS & VIEWS Follow @CanTechIntl for your daily news updates CROWN ANNOUNCES SALE OF ITS EUROPEAN TINPLATE BUSINESS Crown Holdings, Inc. has announced that it will have a strong owner in KPS Capital of the business, the breadth of its products has agreed to sell its European Tinplate busi- Partners to support future profitable growth and its critical food safety technology and ness to KPS Capital Partners, LP. and innovation initiatives. European custom- process disciplines developed over decades, Crown will receive pre-tax proceeds of ers and consumers alike have long embraced coupled with growing end-markets, are the approximately €1.9 billion from the transac- metal packaging, valuing the premium prod- foundation of a tremendous investment plat- tion and will retain a 20% ownership stake uct protection and flavour preservation that form. We thank Mr. Donahue and Crown in the business. The European Tinplate busi- it offers. The infinitely recyclable food can for their confidence in KPS and trust in our ness comprises 44 manufacturing facilities is unrivaled from a sustainability standpoint, stewardship of the extraordinary business in 17 countries in Europe, the Middle East helping eliminate over one billion litres a they have built." and Africa, producing food cans and ends, year in food waste. We are excited to retain Crown expects to use the net proceeds, aerosol cans, metal closures and promotional a minority stake in the business alongside after closing working capital adjustments, packaging for various consumer brands. In KPS as Crown shareholders will benefit from taxes and other transaction related costs, to 2020, the business generated €1.9 billion the KPS team and its track record of owning further reduce debt, fund capital projects and in revenue and approximately €220 million manufacturing companies and creating tre- repurchase shares over time under its recent in estimated standalone EBITDA and had mendous value." $1.5 billion authorisation, dated 25 February approximately 6,300 employees. Michael Psaros, co-founder and co-manag- 2021. Timothy J. Donahue, president and chief ing partner of KPS, said: "We are excited to The sale of the European Tinplate business executive officer at Crown, said: "We are very acquire one of the largest metal packaging is expected to close during the third quarter pleased that the European Tinplate business businesses in Europe. The size and scale of 2021. Salcombe Brewery invests in new canning line Gatão adopts Ardagh's Wine Can Portuguese wine brand Gatão is pack- aging its Vinho Branco in a can for the first time, using Ardagh’s Wine Can. The Wine Can is designed to pro- tect the taste of wine while offering portability, convenience and sustaina- bility. The first run of Gatão 'can with the cat' has exceeded sales expec- tations. Gatão is adopting Ardagh’s can, creating a fresh image and appealing to younger consumers, whilst meeting this year’s surge in outdoor socialising. Gatão’s Vinho Branco is a young white wine characterised by notes of lemon, passion fruit and pineapple, with a moderate alcohol Following investment in its brewing and pack- and kegging lines. We have also tripled our content and easy-drinking style. The 250ml aging facilities at an additional site, Salcombe brewing capacity and introduced new card- aluminium can, has a contemporary design by Brewery Co. has announced it will imminently board packaging across the board to replace Atelier Rita Rivotti, which is light, and quick to launch its first canned products and first plastic.” chill, and easy to open and hold. lager. The company says the investment is Sam Beaman, head brewer, said: “The new It’s also a highly sustainable packaging ideally placed to meet the growing market facilities will present fantastic opportunities choice - a 250ml can accounts for less than for its beers and as the hospitality sector for the brew team to both increase volumes 5% of total product weight, increasing the re-opens, it is increasing partnerships with of existing beers and to introduce new prod- volume of wine a truck can carry, which in leading South West hospitality venues.