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Rexam supports British craft brewer Hobsons, with move to beverage cans

Rexam has partnered with British craft beer brand, Hobsons, to launch 'The Hat Collection', the brand's first ever range of canned beers. Traditionally a cask and bottled brewer, Hobsons is moving to cans. The new range, inspired by the symbolic coke hat, showcases the Hobsons logo with each beer named and designed around a different hat’s personality. Translated onto can by Rexam's experts, the bold, bright designs reflect the different flavour profiles of the beers and are finished with a matt over varnish, giving a premium look and feel.

09 Jun 16

Rexam collaborates with Hofjäger to can first beer for Chinese market

Rexam, a leading global can maker, has partnered with German beer company Denninghoffs, owner of the brand Hofjäger, to can its Schwarzbier and Weizenbier ranges. The new canned format will launch for the first time in China in May 2016 before being rolled out globally. The iconic cans use Rexam's high definition printing to bring to life an image of a traditional Bavarian hunter, set against dark and tan backgrounds to reflect the character of the beers.

17 May 16

Rexam and Schwarze Eule team up again

Rexam, a leading global canmaker, has continued its work with German drinks company, BLC Black Labels, to package three new flavours for its energy drink brand, Schwarze Eule. Using Rexam's 250ml slim format and its value added matt over varnish, the cans display three new eye-catching designs, which reflect the premium nature of the brand. In keeping with the brand's original designs, each design displays colours reflecting the essence of its flavour.

05 May 16

Rexam partners with Arriaca to launch Spain's first ever canned craft beer

Rexam and Arriaca, an internationally renowned Spanish microbrewer, have partnered to launch Spain's first ever canned craft beer. Embracing the global trend (which has seen a number of craft brewers move to the packaging format), the Spanish craft brewer will package its Rubia, IPA and Vikingathor expressions in Rexam's 330ml cans, launching in March 2016.

14 Mar 16

Rexam captures exciting and intrepid nature of both brand and expedition for Big Shock's sponsorship of Trabant Expedition

Rexam has collaborated with Big Shock, a prominent Czech energy drink brand, to create a limited edition range of can designs. Created for Big Shock's original and gold flavours, the designs reflect the dynamic and adventurous nature of the car expedition. The weathered look and feel of the design incorporates passport stamps and map coordinates, encouraging consumers to engage and follow the 15,000km journey.

22 Feb 16

“Can-Tastic!”- Ball Packaging Europe Celebrates with Beavertown Brewery as Part of Anniversary Beer Bash

Brewers Recognize Four Successful Years as Trailblazers of the UK Craft Marketplace.

16 Feb 16

Rexam supports Swedish craft brewer with first canned beer range

Rexam has joined forces with craft brewer, Southside Brewing Company, to produce its first ever canned Western pacific IPA. The move from glass bottle to aluminium highlights the company's dedication to sustainability. The 330ml cans, manufactured out of Rexam's Swedish Malmö plant, will be available from February 2016.

11 Feb 16

Ball Packaging Europe's recan fund celebrates 10 years of sustainability success within the Serbian marketplace

3.5 million cans collected, 2.5 million people reached and 20.000 school-age children educated - with these note-worthy statistics, the Serbian-based recan fund proudly celebrates its 10-year-anniversary. Founded in 2005 by beverage can producer Ball Packaging Europe, the organization is a driving force behind beverage can recycling within the country by using a pioneering approach toward public education and awareness.

02 Feb 16

Rexam supports Metalman, local Irish craft brewer, to launch first ever craft beer in cans

Rexam has partnered with Irish craft brewer, Metalman, to launch the brand's first ever range of canned beers; marking a move from traditional draught to a single serve in can. The stylish designs utilise the aluminium material of the can to neatly incorporate the Metalman logo.

07 Jan 16

Rexam supports UK craft brewer, Magic Rock, move to cans

Rexam has worked with Magic Rock as it transitions from conventional packaging to cans. The resulting modern designs include bold, clean branding set against a background of brightly contrasted colours and creative cartoon sketches. The results are playful, captivating designs, which reflect the brewer’s identity, whilst the incorporation of the 'Metal Recycles Forever' logo highlights the brand's dedication to sustainability.

16 Dec 15

Capturing the British Christmas Season

Carling, Britain’s No 1 beer, releases limited-edition cans featuring Ball Packaging Europe’s Dynamark® Effect 2.0 solution

15 Dec 15

Rexam celebrates inauguration of innovative Widnau plant in Switzerland

Rexam, a leading global can maker, proudly announces the completed construction and inauguration of its new wall-to-wall manufacturing plant in Widnau, Switzerland. The hi-tech plant will produce a range of Slim and Sleek™ cans to meet global growth in energy drinks and marks the culmination of collaborative working and innovative thinking, with environmental consideration as its core. The plant, which represents an investment of £115 million over 3 years, will have a capacity to produce 2.2 billion cans per year and starts up with one line operational with a further 2 lines to come on stream.

26 Nov 15

Life's a hoot with Schwarze Eule, Germany's new energy drink

Rexam, a leading global can maker, has collaborated with German owned, BLC Black Labels GMGH, to launch "Schwarze Eule" (Black Owl), a brand new energy drink. The striking designs use matt black and raw aluminium to powerfully depict the black owl brand mascot.

16 Nov 15

Rexam engages with British craft brewers at craft beer masterclass

Rexam, a leading global can maker, last week hosted a craft beer masterclass for craft brewers at its newly expanded Graphics & Design Centre at European HQ, Luton. Guests were shown the full can manufacturing process, from concept of the design to the delivery of cans.

03 Nov 15

Rexam creates 990 designs for Baltika #3 Russian beer limited collection

Rexam has collaborated with Baltika #3, one of Russia's most popular beer brands, to create 990 different can designs for a first of its kind limited collection. Using Rexam's patent pending Editions™ technology, the design project, completed in just three days, is the largest undertaken by Rexam to date.

20 Oct 15

Rexam provides cans for UK's first mobile canning facility

Rexam has teamed up with WeCan Solutions to produce aluminium cans for the first ever mobile canning facility in the UK, one of only a handful in Europe. The pioneering service, backed by Rexam, offers onsite canning solutions for craft brewers and smaller beverage brands with a minimum filling run of 5,000 cans per day.

07 Oct 15

Rexam returns to Brau Beviale showcasing collaboration, innovation and sustainability

November 2015 sees Rexam return to Brau Beviale (Hall 4A - Stand 115) to showcase our latest innovations. With new products on show and an interactive corner for exploring the recently expanded Graphics & Design Centre; customer collaboration, innovation and sustainability will be the key themes on the Rexam stand this year.

02 Oct 15

Rexam offers customers two new sleek can sizes

Rexam has added two new can sizes to its Sleek® family, reaffirming its position as a leading global can maker with the largest range of can sizes in the industry. The new 400ml and the 473ml super sleek cans, both with 202 ends, are manufactured in Ejpovice, Czech Republic, and are available to customers across Europe. Providing a sophisticated and modern packaging solution, the 400ml can is an ideal shape and size for on-the-go consumption. The new 202 end on the 473ml offers Rexam's customers a more convenient filling format and is available in addition to the existing 206 end.

23 Sep 15

Budweiser Budvar celebrates 120th anniversary with limited edition Rexam cans

Rexam has collaborated with Czech brewer, Budweiser Budvar, to create a limited edition can design celebrating 120 years of the Budvar brewery. Rexam and Budvar worked together to create a unique design that encapsulates Budvar's history and communicates the premium nature of the beer. Using value added matt over-varnish and careful colour matching, the stand out design celebrates the anniversary and brand traditions with a visual depiction of a 19th century barmaid.

09 Sep 15

Rexam first to produce commercial beverage cans with 'Metal Recycles Forever' logo in UK

Rexam is proud to announce the first commercial use of the Metal Recycles Forever logo in the UK market, printed on cans produced for micro-brewing customer Concrete Cow. The logo, endorsed by all members of Metal Packaging Europe, provides a definitive symbol for the metal packaging industry. Its creation is part of a behavioural change campaign, intended to inform consumers about the inherent recyclability of metal packaging, ultimately encouraging them to recycle more.

26 Aug 15

Rexam expands design centre capabilities

Following successful launches last year, Rexam has expanded design capabilities in its UK and Russian Design Centres. The investment in Luton (UK) sees the installation of a fully operational design reproduction studio, whilst new state of the art technology is now available in the Russian centre based in Moscow.

10 Aug 15

Rexam creates personalised cans for Coca-Cola Italia's 'Share a Kiss' campaign

Rexam, a leading global can maker, has partnered with Coca-Cola HBC Italia to create a range of limited edition cans for the Coca-Cola Italia 'Share a Kiss' summer campaign. The standard 330ml cans, created specifically for distribution in vending channels, use Rexam's innovative first-to-market, patent pending Editions™ technology, which allows for up to 24 designs to be printed simultaneously on a single pallet.

04 Aug 15

Rexam produces celebratory can range to mark Grolsch's 400th anniversary

Rexam has partnered with Dutch brewer Grolsch to produce a range of celebratory cans to mark its 400th anniversary of brewing. Rexam HD printing and a matt over-varnish finish are used to showcase and reflect the brand's creative flair since 1615. The designs take inspiration from previous cans throughout Grolsch's long history, resulting in a retro style that aims to engage established consumers with this impressive milestone.

28 Jul 15

Craft brewer Concrete Cow premieres MK IPA beer in cans

Rexam has partnered with local craft brewer, Concrete Cow, to launch the brand's first ever beer in cans. Branching out from their bottled beer portfolio, the Concrete Cow MK IPA cans have been designed by Rexam and are inspired by the local Milton Keynes area, which is home to Concrete Cow, the famous Concrete Cow monuments and Rexam's largest UK plant.

13 Jul 15

Rexam supports innovative start up, acáo, to launch new vegan 'smart drink'

Rexam has partnered with acáo, the forward-thinking German drinks start-up, to launch a new organic vegan 'Smart Drink' in Rexam's stylish 250ml slim cans. The cans use Rexam's HD printing to bring to life a detailed illustration of the brand's mascot, the Macaw Parrot, resulting in a striking can with strong stand out on shelf. The value added matt-over varnish finish gives a premium feel, reflecting the brand's sophistication, and appealing to the key target consumer.

03 Jul 15

Ball Packaging Europe's new Dynamark Effect Series takes product personalization to the next level

The latest advancement in can design is now synonymous with Ball's recently unveiled, state-of-the-art printing technology; the aptly named Dynamark Effect. Addressing the megatrend of product individualization, this groundbreaking 'metal science', now turns mass produced beverage cans into customized creations.

19 Jun 15

Ball Packaging Europe debuts ground-breaking "Integrated Straw Solution" in Poland

The satisfying opening of the 25-centiliter slim can just got a lot more interesting, as the highly-anticipated launch of Ball Packaging Europe's integrated straw solution has landed in the Polish market. The debut of this inventive 'in-can' technology, designed to initiate consumer excitement and "chatter" when opened, is the result of close collaboration between Ball and Polish-based Sulimar Brewery.

28 May 15

Rexam premieres new 400ml Super Sleek can in partnership with Heineken

Rexam, a leading global can maker, has partnered with Heineken to launch a range of Strongbow Apple Ciders in Rexam’s brand new 400ml Super Sleek can. The latest addition to Rexam's sleek can range, the 400ml Super Sleek, provides a stylish on-the-go packaging format, appealing to Strongbow’s key audience of twenty year old males and females.

20 May 15

Gold Rating for sustainability performance: EcoVadis ranks Ball Packaging Europe among top 1 percent of suppliers

Ball scored yet another success in its overall sustainability efforts, now ranking among the top 1 percent of the 150 suppliers assessed within the fabricated metal category based on the EcoVadis sustainability rating platform. Ball's latest score of 75 now ranks it highly compared to a group/peer average score of 41.5. In addition, across all suppliers being evaluated, Ball was ranked among the top 5 percent performers and thus takes home yet another gold rating.

05 May 15

Rexam partners with Heineken Russia to create an elaborate can design for its rice beer brand, Feilong

Rexam, a leading global can maker, has collaborated with Feilong to produce a can for its brand new, traditionally-inspired rice beer. With a striking design, the can uses various ink combinations specifically selected by Rexam to incorporate Feilong's Chinese cultural influence.

22 Apr 15

Rexam chosen by Sagres beer to launch 10 new can designs showcasing Portugal's diverse culture

Rexam has been chosen by Sagres, the Portuguese beer brand, to create packaging for their range of new, limited edition can designs that promote the cultural diversity of ten regions in Portugal. The unique cans use Rexam's innovative HD printing techniques and matt-over-varnish finish to bring to life the illustrated designs. Designed by renowned Portuguese artist, Joana Vasconcelos, the range celebrates Portuguese passion for the arts and home grown talent.

24 Mar 15

Felinfoel, Wales' oldest brewer, innovates with Rexam cans for Double Dragon Craft Ale range

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker and Felinfoel, Wales' oldest brewer, have collaborated to launch the award-winning Double Dragon Craft Ale in Rexam 440ml cans. The partnership sees the alignment of two brands with a reputation for launching innovative products first to market. The new relationship between Felinfoel and Rexam was founded on a mutual dedication to providing beverages with unique designs that highlight heritage and history and focus on providing a fulfilling consumption experience for the consumer.

24 Mar 15

Rexam and Mahou partner on promotional cans using Editions technology

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has partnered with Spanish beer brand Mahou, to create promotional cans in support of its sponsorship of popular Spanish football club, Real Madrid. The cans which use Rexam's Editions™ technology (patent pending) allow for eight different designs on the same pallet and tap into increasing consumer demand for personalised products.

16 Feb 15

Rexam's La Selva plant celebrates completion of conversion to aluminium

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, proudly announces that its La Selva plant near Tarrogona, Spain, has completed the conversion of its three final production lines from steel to aluminium. Starting in 2011 with the conversion of the first line, this major engineering project was completed on time and within budget.

04 Feb 15

Rexam participates in shared vision for aluminium sustainability

Leaders from the aluminium sector, including Rexam, the global beverage can maker, have unveiled a new comprehensive standard that aims to improve the industry's environmental, social and governance performance throughout its entire value chain, including plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Standard will be implemented through a third party certification system involving all industry players along the aluminium value chain.

27 Jan 15

Rexam develops bespoke cut-out tab for Carlsberg beer range

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has been selected by Carlsberg to design a cut-out tab using the Hop leaf, key element of the original Carlsberg logo designed by Danish artist Thorvald Bindesbøll in 1904. The new cut out tab will be first implemented in Norway across Carlsberg's beer can range with a view to rolling it out to other markets. The silhouette of the distinctive green Hop Leaf will help reinforce Carlsberg's dedication to better quality and add value by boosting consumer perception in the 20-45 year old target audience.

07 Jan 15

Rexam creates stand out Christmas cans for Efes brewery

For more than 15 years, Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, and Russian drinks company Efes Rus have engaged in a strategic partnership which has resulted in the creation of many innovative products. The most recent milestone in this fruitful collaboration has been the development of an original winter limited edition can for the Velkopopovicky Kozel dark beer brand. The new can joins a portfolio of successful designs developed by Rexam for Efes Rus.

23 Dec 14

Rexam and Tuborg Pilsner partner to launch limited edition King cans for festive season

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has been selected by Carlsberg to launch limited edition Christmas cans for their Tuborg Pilsner beer, in Rexam's 1 litre and 750ml King Cans. Rexam's 1 litre can is the largest two piece aluminium beverage can available on the global market and will create maximum stand out on shelf for Tuborg Pilsner beer, brewed especially for the winter season.

17 Dec 14

Rexam refreshes Birell, SABMiller's non-alcoholic beer range with innovative can designs

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has collaborated with brewing giant SABMiller, to produce a range of new designs for the non-alcoholic beer brand, Birell. The cans benefit from Rexam's value added thermochromic inks and matt over varnish. The thermochromic inks change colour when the beverage reaches the ideal temperature for consumption. Whilst the matt over varnish adds a soft finish, reinforcing Birell's premium brand positioning.

11 Nov 14

Rexam converts to aluminium cans in Spain

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, announces that it is converting its two beverage can plants in Spain from steel to aluminium. The preference for aluminium cans has increased significantly over the past few years. The switch, which is being supported by aluminium coil supplier, Constellium, will help meet customers' growing demand for packaging that helps them differentiate their own products.

05 Nov 14

Rexam opens state-of-the-art graphic and design studio

Rexam has opened a new state-of-the-art graphic and design studio providing a unique offering for customers with on the spot design expertise, platemaking and proofing. Situated in Luton (UK), the studio has been developed with the customer front of mind and will act as a one-stop-shop to showcase Rexam's graphic and design capabilities for customers.

25 Sep 14

Rexam celebrates four years of its Community Can Challenge and continued engagement with local communities

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has announced the results of its annual pan European Community Can Challenge. Now in its fourth year, the challenge highlights Rexam's ongoing commitment to recycling and its dedication to recruiting support from local communities, all of which makes for a more sustainable business.

15 Sep 14

Rexam and Alcon Group present new range of can designs featuring Spider-Man

Alcon Group have collaborated with Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, to develop a range of Spider-Man themed can designs, continuing the development of a licenced product by Marvel and Mio milkshake producer. The partnership between Marvel and Mio marks a range of new flavours being launched.

08 Sep 14

FourPure craft beer choose Rexam to produce bespoke can designs

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has partnered with Fourpure Brewing Co, an independent British craft brewer, to develop unique designs for their newly canned craft beer range that reflect the speciality of the Fourpure beers and use Rexam's value added matt overvarnish to create a strong stand out presence on shelf.

21 Aug 14

Rexam announces new VP of Operations for Europe

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, announces the appointment of Jason Ramskill as Vice President (VP) of Operations for its beverage can business in Europe. Moving from being General Director of Rexam's business in Russia, Ramskill replaces Gary Clark who has retired after 15 years with Rexam.

19 Aug 14

Rexam showcases sustainable excellence of metal cans with infographic for circular economy

A circular economy is regenerative by design and is considered to be at the very heart of the future 'resource efficiency' agenda. Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has created a unique infographic with engaging illustrations which highlights the three key stages of beverage cans within the circular economy - manufacturing, consumption and recycling. It showcases the infinite recycling potential of the beverage can and its resource efficiency credentials.

13 Aug 14

Rexam leads the way in innovation offering Super Premium Editions and Positive Editions

Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, is now offering Super Premium Editions™ and, for the first time, Positive Editions™ to its customers from all Rexam locations. Rexam's Super Premium Editions™ offers the next step in can design, printing high definition detailed images onto the can.

07 Jul 14

Jim Beam selects Rexam Editions for limited edition World Cup cans

Rexam, a leading global beverage can manufacturer, has collaborated with Jim Beam Germany to produce limited edition World Cup cans. The celebratory designs, available on Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola 330ml, use Rexam's innovative Editions™ technology, allowing multiple designs of the same label to be printed simultaneously on one pallet.

27 Jun 14

Cruzcampo chooses Rexam to launch innovative world cup cans

Rexam, a leading global beverage can manufacturer, has been selected by Heineken Group to launch a range of limited edition Cruzcampo beer cans. The cans celebrate the brand's on-going sponsorship of the Spanish national football team ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

06 Jun 14

Rexam and Carlsberg celebrate "Barclays Premier League" sponsorship with limited edition can design for football fanatics

Carlsberg Denmark has selected Rexam, a leading global can manufacturer and the number one can maker in Europe, to produce four new can designs, celebrating Carlsberg's sponsorship of the Barclays Premier League. The limited edition 33cl cans are produced at Rexam's Fredericia plant by combining two designs on parallel lines, which are mixed before palletising to deliver four designs simultaneously.

14 Apr 14

MangaJo selects Rexam to launch new sparkling green tea beverage

Rexam, a leading global beverage can manufacturer and the number one can maker in Europe, has been selected by iced tea brand MangaJo to launch its new range of lightly carbonated green tea beverages, MangaJo Sparkling Pressé. The 330ml cans, produced at Rexam's Milton Keynes plant, sees MangaJo switch from glass to an aluminium format for the first time.

10 Apr 14

Rexam acquires majority stake in Middle East beverage can maker

Rexam PLC, a leading global beverage can maker, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in beverage can maker United Arab Can Manufacturing Limited (UAC) for US$122m. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in Q3 2014.

24 Feb 14

Rexam sites recognised among global manufacturing elite

Rexam, one of the leading global beverage can makers, has been recognised once again for its world-class operations. The Shingo Institute, which runs an internationally recognised award scheme for operational excellence, has accredited two of Rexam’s sites for continued improvements to operational efficiency.

29 Jan 14

Rexam partners with Carlsberg in new sustainability initiatives

Rexam, Europe’s leading beverage can manufacturer, has become one of the founding partners of Carlsberg’s new Group CSR initiative, the Carlsberg Circular Community. The new initiative, which uses the Cradle-to-Cradle® design framework, sees Carlsberg working with its suppliers to encourage innovation and quality in the industry, in pursuit of zero-waste.

23 Jan 14

Rexam and Alcon Group lead the way in dairy with the launch of Mio, milkshake in a can

Alcon Group has chosen to partner with Rexam to launch Mio, a unique and refreshing lemonade flavoured milkshake. Recognising a gap in the market amongst teenagers and young adults for a carbonated milk based drink, Rexam and Alcon have worked together to produce a bright and concise design in a 33cl Sleek can.

28 Nov 13

Femme boost and Rexam recognized by industry to win best retail packaging innovation award

Femme Boost and Rexam have gained global recognition for the packaging, design and concept of the unique female-focussed energy drink from Sweden. Competing against recognised beverage giants, Femme Boost was shortlisted at an industry awards ceremony at this year’s drinktec and went on to win ‘Best Retail Packaging Innovation’ at Anuga, the world’s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market.

05 Nov 13

Rexam Beverage Can - Spa Fruit's number one choice for instant freshness in a single serve

Leading natural mineral water and sparkling fruit drink brand, Spa, has selected Rexam Beverage Can Europe to manufacture a new single serve format for its Spa Fruit range. The 33cl can is available in the Spa Citron and Spa Lemon Cactus flavours, offering consumers convenient and instant freshness on the go.

29 Oct 13

Rexam reaches out to communities through recycling initiative putting sustainable thinking at the heart of the business

Rexam Beverage Can Europe has announced the results of its third annual Community Can Challenge, supporting the overall efforts of Europe’s leading beverage can manufacturer in promoting and employing more sustainable ways of working.

14 Oct 13

Rexam joins elite group of companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, was recently selected to join the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI). Members of the DJSI represent leading sustainability companies around the world and Rexam is one of an exclusive group of five companies within the containers and packaging sector chosen for the 2013 Index.

17 Sep 13

PepsiCo Italy collaborates with Rexam to produce the Beyoncé Fusion bottle

PepsiCo Beverages Italy, has selected Rexam’s Fusion aluminium bottle as its pack of choice for their limited edition Pepsi Beyoncé bottle. Chosen for its stand out shape and the graphic potential available from Rexam’s high definition printing, the Fusion aluminium bottle encapsulates the global partnership between PepsiCo and Beyoncé, and Pepsi’s close association with the dynamic music world.

23 Aug 13

Tropical adds new can with Thermochromic ink to range as weather heats up in the Canary Islands

Tropical, Canary Island beer brewed by Compañia Cervecera de Canarias, S.A., has chosen Rexam Beverage Can to manufacture its new 50cl serving. The new can will incorporate Thermochromic ink into a totally new design, allowing consumers to select and serve the beer once it has reached optimum drinking temperature.

12 Aug 13

Rexam Beverage Can Europe demonstrates leadership and innovation with its total package approach

This September, Rexam Beverage Can, Europe’s leading beverage can manufacturer, will be showcasing its leadership and innovation. Focussing on their Total Package approach, Rexam will demonstrate its commitment to their 5Ps philosophy- Products, Partners, Planet, Passion and Pioneers, with a particular focus on innovation and sustainability.

31 Jul 13

Rexam launches innovative new printing technology, Editions, to customers globally

Following the development of Editions by Rexam in South America in July 2012, Rexam is now launching this innovative printing process globally, allowing Rexam to produce 8 to 24 designs of the same label simultaneously on a single pallet.

29 Apr 13

Rexam gives Duudeson’s ‘gag lemonade’ stand out appeal

Rexam has worked with long term partner Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas Oy to create a new can design for their Duudesons Jekkulimonadi ‘gag lemonade’. The 33cl cans, which have an exciting and colourful design, are currently produced in Rexam’s Malmö plant in Sweden, but will shortly be transferred to Rexam’s new Finland plant which was opened in January this year.

26 Mar 13

Rexam demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by joining the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

Rexam, one of the leading global beverage can makers, has announced its support of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to develop a global standard for aluminium sustainability. Joining other large producers and consumers of aluminium, Rexam’s action is another example of its industry-leading commitment to sustainability.

08 Mar 13

Rexam strengthens leadership team

Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, has appointed a number of new functional executives to its leadership team, as the business continues towards achieving its vision of being the best global consumer packaging company. Oliver Graham joins as Group Marketing Director, while Nikki Rolfe and Malcolm Harrison move to become Group HR Director and Group Operations Director respectively.

13 Feb 13

Mixed Ape chooses Rexam's Fusion bottle to shake up new cocktail range

Rexam Beverage Can has teamed up with Mixed Ape Drinks to produce a new range of “ready-to-enjoy” premixed cocktails. Packaged in Rexam’s 250ml Fusion aluminium bottle, the cocktails are ideal for all social occasions, targeting a young, dynamic, trend-conscious audience.

13 Feb 13

Rexam opens first can manufacturing plant in Finland

Rexam, one of the world's leading global beverage can makers, has today opened its new can manufacturing plant in Finland. Located in Mäntsälä in southern Finland, it is Rexam’s first plant in the country and represents an investment of about £68m over three years as part of the company’s current capital investment plans.

01 Feb 13

Natural energy drink targets female consumers with boost from Rexam's slim can

Femme Natural Boost has partnered with Rexam Beverage Can to launch their new natural energising drink in Rexam’s eye-catching 250ml slim can. The product has been named by market research firm Euromonitor International as the ‘best idea of 2011’. Already successful in Sweden, the new cans are available from this month.

09 Jan 13

Rexam gives a boost to Body Fat Killer beverage

Drink maker SPACElab has chosen Rexam Beverage Can’s 250ml Slim cans for its Body Fat Killer health product. The beverage can offers the perfect solution as it extends shelf life and ensures customers enjoy the product in the best condition possible.

12 Dec 12

Rexam inaugurates new aluminium beverage can line in India

Rexam, one of the leading global beverage can makers, together with its partner Hindustan Tin Works has inaugurated its new aluminium line at its manufacturing plant in Taloja, Maharashtra.

04 Dec 12

Rexam invests further in Austrian beverage can plant

Rexam is investing some £20 million in building a fourth manufacturing line at its beverage can plant in Ludesch, Austria. The plant, opened in 2007, is a wall to wall plant, next to Red Bull’s contract filling partner Rauch, and is used solely to make cans for Red Bull, the world’s leading energy drink.

22 Nov 12

Rexam produces special edition Grolsch can for 3FM Serious Request charity event

Rexam Beverage Can has been chosen by Grolsch to produce a special edition can to support the company’s partnership with 3FM Serious Request, an annual charity fundraising event run by Dutch radio station 3FM.

12 Nov 12

Rexam’s Slim can boosts identity of soft drink brand

Rexam Beverage Can has been chosen by Saab Drink to produce the can for Meladaj, its new apple-based carbonated soft drink, which will be sold on the Italian market in the 25cl slim aluminium cans produced at Rexam's Enzefeld plant in Austria.

16 Oct 12

Rexam employees get local communities recycling in European community can challenge

Rexam Beverage Can announces the results of its 2012 European Community Can Challenge. The internal scheme is now in its second year, and continuing to show success in encouraging Rexam employees, from a number of the company’s European plants, to work closely with their communities to recycle more cans and help raise money for local charities.

02 Oct 12

Italian summer aperitif heads to the UK in a Rexam can

Rexam Beverage Can is to further its partnership with Sprizzerò by De Martin GmbH & Co. KG as the company brings its innovative aperitif drink, Sprizzerò, to the UK market with a unique on-the-go can design.

23 Aug 12

Rexam partners with Accolade Wines to expand their Sparkling Collection

Rexam Beverage Can has furthered its partnership with Accolade Wines to create cans for the launch of four new innovative drinks from the Hardys, Banrock Station and Stone’s brands. The 250ml Slim cans, being produced at Rexam’s Gelsenkirchen plant, are targeted at existing wine drinkers as well as 25 to 35 year old females who are new to the wine market.

08 Aug 12

Rexam achieves double win at Wakefield Express Business Awards including "Business of the Year"

Rexam Beverage Can and its Plant in Wakefield, UK have won two awards at the Wakefield Express Business Awards. Rexam was awarded the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ Award given to the most outstanding company demonstrating all-round excellence and achievement. It was due to Rexam’s continued success in the beverage can sector, delivering innovation and skill in all aspects of their business that it was chosen for the award.

30 Jul 12

Rexam partners with Grolsch to create promotional football can

Rexam Beverage Can has been chosen by Grolsch to create their new Heracles promotional can of 50cl, filled with Grolsch Premium Pilsner. The promotional product is aimed at supporters of the Heracles football club from the town of Almelo, located in the home area of Grolsch in The Netherlands.

22 May 12

Pepsi Twist gets a makeover with Rexam’s Fusion Bottle

Rexam’s award winning Fusion aluminium bottle has given Pepsi Twist a new look, with the original lemon flavoured cola from PepsiCo Italy being repackaged and launched for a trial run in Italy.

18 May 12

Mack Brewery chooses Rexam to create 135th anniversary beer

Rexam Beverage Can has worked in partnership with Mack Brewery to celebrate their 135th anniversary by creating a new anniversary beer in an eye catching designed can. Mack has created an original Czech pilsner named Mack 1877 and chose Rexam’s 50cl can to package the anniversary beer.

17 Apr 12

Rexam partners with award winning brands

Rexam Beverage Can has been working closely with customers to create the best packaging and service to support their brands. Now, two of their customers are securing top prizes at The Beverage Innovation Awards. Rexam Beverage Can was also a finalist at the awards for the ‘Best Packaging for Functional Drinks’ with its Fusion aluminium bottle.

11 Apr 12

Rexam’s Annual Supplier Awards reinforce the importance of an efficient supply chain

Now in its ninth year, Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia Supplier Awards, held in early March at Sopwell House in St Albans, saw over 36 suppliers from across the region come together to celebrate the achievements of those in their industry.

26 Mar 12

Rexam develops India’s first ‘Ready to Drink’ whisky beverage

Rexam Beverage Can has been chosen by Beam Global Spirits and Wine India to package its new Teacher’s ‘Ready To Drink’ alcoholic beverages. These are India’s first Scotch-based variants available in this instant format.

01 Mar 12

Rexam Fusion bottle wins top prize in LSA Innovation Award

The new Chamane natural energy drink, packaged in Rexam Beverage Can’s Fusion bottle, recently won an award at France’s prestigious LSA Innovation Awards 2011 hosted in Paris. The event rewards industry professionals for innovative products and concepts.

07 Feb 12

Rexam launches Europe’s first 75cl can for Russian beer market

Rexam, one of the world’s leading beverage can manufacturers, has announced it will make Europe’s first 75cl can which was launched onto the Russian and Eastern European markets at the end of 2011.

12 Jan 12

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