Packaging innovations
Ball Corp.
Ball Corp. has unveiled a new technique to give aluminum cans of all sizes a metallic
shine and premium look. This reflective effect is not achieved through hot stamping,
but rather rich and bright metallic ink applied with a new technology. This technique
costs far less than hot stamping, according to Ball. A study published in the Journal of
Consumer Psychology found there is an evolutionary reason to why people are drawn to
shiny or glittery things—the primitive need for water, Ball said.
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Lindal
Lindal Group now offers threaded valves
throughout North America. Made at its
newly revamped Columbus, IN plant,
Lindal’s threaded valve technology is
suitable for products such as do-it-yourself
automotive refrigerants and camping gas
refills. Threaded valves are self-sealing and
suitable for products needing screw-on fitments
and applicators for either safety or
environmental reasons. Lindal offers two
thread options: 8/16-inch and 7/16-inch.