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Latin America’s first dedicated metal packaging expo set for 2027 launch
A new trade fair and congress dedicated exclusively to the metal packaging industry will make its debut in Latin America next year, bringing together aluminium and steel packaging producers, suppliers and brand owners from across the region. The inaugural OneCan – Metal Can Summit & Expo, will take place from 6 to 8 April 2027…
Sustainable Metal Packaging Europe 2026 to spotlight circularity, regulation and next-generation materials
Sustainable Metal Packaging Europe 2026 will take place in Slough on 1–2 December, bringing together manufacturers, recyclers, materials specialists and policymakers to discuss the future of circular metal packaging in Europe. The conference will focus on sustainability, regulation, decarbonisation and innovation across the aluminium and steel packaging sectors. The programme is expected to feature contributions…
METPACK 2026: DAY 1
Metpack 2026 kicked off Tuesday May 5 in the German city of Essen. Canmaking News was front and centre of the event to bring you all the announcements and launches. The exhibition is one of the world’s most important gatherings for the metal packaging industry. The event has a reputation for innovation, networking and business…
Paris Packaging Week marks 25th anniversary with record attendance
The 2026 edition of Paris Packaging Week welcomed record visitor numbers, with aerosol innovation taking centre stage at ADF (the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), where this year’s Innovation Awards were announced. On 5 and 6 February 2026, Hall 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles hosted the 25th edition of Paris Packaging Week, welcoming a…
Latamcan 2026 brings the industry back to Mexico City
Canmaking’s Latin American community made a high-energy return to Mexico City from 4 to 6 February as Latamcan (the Latin American Canmakers Conference), united regional producers and global suppliers for three days of technical exchange, market insight and networking. Speaking to Janis Osborn (watch the video full interview here), Raúl Martínez, Latamcan’s Director, reported strong,…
World Can Experience puts training and innovation in focus
From materials and processing to quality assurance, the second edition of World Can Experience (WCE) covered the full spectrum of canmaking fundamentals. Hosted once again at Dubai’s Le Méridien Hotel & Conference Centre, the event brought together over 300 attendees from international markets to connect, share knowledge and network from 21-23 January 2026. Building on…
Day 2 at World Can Experience Dubai
We’ve reached the close of the second day of World Can Experience (WCE) in Dubai, marked by a full programme of further training sessions, supplier presentations, exhibition activity and networking. This morning’s training centred around metal spoilage reduction in a two-piece aluminium canmaking line, delivered by Bruce Jones and John Jennings of OEE Container Technology,…
Day 1 at World Can Experience Dubai
At the Le Méridien Hotel & Conference Centre in Dubai, World Can Experience (WCE) got off to a strong start, with Day 1 combining in-depth technical training, supplier-led innovation updates and a lively exhibition. Wednesday’s programme kicked off with a presentation from Bruce Jones of OEE Container Technology, who explored troubleshooting a high-speed two-piece aluminium…
World Can Experience 2026 offers free training and networking for canmakers
Canmakers worldwide are gearing up for World Can Experience 2026, taking place 21-23 January 2026 at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. The event continues to gain strong momentum, offering a unique combination of technical training, supplier insights, and global networking opportunities. With free registration for canmakers, attendees receive full access to a…
Inside IMDPA 2025: Insights into the state of metal packaging
The International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) once again united global industry leaders, innovators and partners for its Annual Conference, held from 23-25 September in Itasca, Illinois, US. Attendees and exhibitors, representing both established players and emerging names in metal packaging manufacturing, returned to the Eaglewood Resort & Spa for an expanded programme that…
