A Green Shift in the Heart of Europe’s Heavy Industry Germany, long considered the backbone of European steel production, is now repositioning itself at the forefront of green industrial transformation. Facing mounting pressure to reduce emissions, leading steel manufacturers across the countr...

Steel Packaging Achieves Highest-Ever Recycling Rate in Europe According to the latest report from APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), Europe’s steel packaging recycling rate reached a record 82.5% in 2023. This milestone underscores the enduring recyclability...

In today’s fast-paced digital age, consumer attention is more fragmented than ever. Research shows that when a shopper glances at a product on a store shelf or an e-commerce platform, the average time their eyes stay on it is a mere 0.3 seconds. In this hypercompetitive environment, packaging...

As environmental pressures grow and packaging legislation tightens, the metal packaging industry continues to adapt and innovate. With a long-established recycling infrastructure and commitment to sustainability, metal—especially tinplate packaging—remains a highly viable solution for th...

On June 2, 2025, the United States government announced it would double import tariffs on aluminum and steel, raising them from 25% to 50%. This move immediately triggered sharp price reactions in the market—most notably, a 54% surge in the Midwest aluminum premium within a single day, with a...

As of mid-June 2025, the U.S. domestic steel market is navigating a turbulent period, largely due to recent adjustments in federal trade policy. The Biden administration's announcement of higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from China is already impacting both raw material prices and market...

June 2025 is the 24th “National Work Safety Month” in China, and this year's theme is “Everyone talks about safety, everyone understands emergency response - identify hidden dangers around you”.   As a professional tin box packaging factory, we know the importance o...

According to the latest analysis from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), the Chinese aluminum flat-rolled products sector—including aluminum plate, sheet, strip, and foil—maintained a state of weak supply-demand equilibrium throughout May 2025. Although exports in June are projected to improv...

Background: U.S. Increases Metal Tariffs to 50% Former President Donald Trump announced a significant tariff increase last Friday, doubling the import duties on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The new tariffs are expected to take effect this Wednesday and are not subject to a recent court ruling...

Resource scarcity is no longer a distant threat—it's a present-day reality. Global industries are facing rising material costs, unstable supply chains, and increasing regulatory pressure. As packaging manufacturers and stakeholders reassess sustainable strategies, it becomes clear that reuse-b...

A groundbreaking shift in food can production is underway. Tata Steel Nederland has introduced an advanced dry forming technology at its R&D center in the Netherlands, aiming to make food cans faster, cleaner, and more sustainable.   This state-of-the-art bodymaker operates without using an...

The global metal packaging market is expected to grow from USD 108.8 billion in 2020 to USD 147.4 billion by 2030, with a projected CAGR of 3.1%, according to Allied Market Research. This steady rise is driven by a mix of consumer demand for sustainable packaging, advancements in metal forming and p...