The Metal Pack Pod

William Say & Co Ltd, the London canmaker, has recently invested over three quarters of a million pounds in its site, introducing new ultramodern technology as part of an extensive refurbishment of the factory’s essential equipment, some dating back to the early 1900s.

Stuart Wilkinson, Sales and Marketing Director at William Say & Co, outlines to Alex Fordham the heritage of William Say as the only can maker left in London, and how the company plans to keep the company looking ahead.

Roeslein & Associates has recently announced a significant expansion of its operational services for the can manufacturing industry. 

The Metal Packager speaks to JC Harrison, Partner and Vice President of Systems and Operational Services and Robb Williams, Director of Operational Services, to find out the company's hollistic approach to can success and what the new expansion means for the industry.

A new report from environmental consulting firm ICF and the Aluminum Association, Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap, highlights potential strategies to dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the North American (United States and Canada) aluminum industry by mid-century.

Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, outlines this pathway to The Metal Packager, and how the metal packaging industry can also play its part.

Joining us is Mark Smyth, author of research company Smithers’ new report on the future of the metal packaging and coatings. In the podcast, Mark explains the findings of Smithers’ recent report into the 'Future of Metal Packaging and Coatings to 2029'. 

A friend of the show, having been a guest previously, we discuss the latest findings from the report and examine the key variables involved.

We also examine the recent downturn in the market, the causes of this and whether the industry is still on track for growth. 

Mark also summarises whether he is still optimistic for the furutre health of the industry. 

For more information on the report.

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Today we welcome Damien Pollock, head of product and application at Koenig and Bauer Metal Print. During this mini-podcast episode, we look ahead to the rest of 2024 and what the industry can look forward to in terms of new innovations from Koenig and Bauer.

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Now, on to today's show.

In today’s episode we welcome Jason Galley, who is director and chief executive of the
Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association.During this episode we discuss with Jason the state of play in the UK metal packaging sector.


We outline the complexities involved in terms of EPR and how Jason plans to tackle a variety
of multi-layered challenges and opportunities facing the organisation in 2024.Beginning his career as a metallurgist at Carnaud Metal Box (now Crown Holdings Inc) and holding subsequent senior positions at companies including American National Can, Alcan Packaging, Aerocan, as well as 12 years at Ball Corporation, Jason has 33 years’ industry experience in the metal packaging industry.

He has worked across many steel and aluminium packaging sectors including beverage, food, pharmaceutical, household, and personal care. He also brings a wealth of experience in operations and sustainability.

But before we begin, we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world
Now onto today’s show.

In the latest episode of The Metal Pack Pod, we welcome Intralox's Jasper Joosten, global account team leader for its container business for the CPG team.Before joining Intralox one year ago, Joosten has developed international sales and management experience in roles as a global account director and commercial director in leading OEMs for food processing, packaging automation and robotics and dispense solutions while working with the multinational players in the food and beverage industry globally.

During this episode, we discuss Intralox's global expansion which includes a relocation of its European headquarters to a larger facility in Amsterdam. to accommodate current and future growth.The new facility allows for more efficient processes and enlarged production capacity by utilising very narrow aisles in the warehouse and increasing the production area by nearly 3000 square meters.This additional space improves set up for modular plastic belting assembly and fosters an environment for the continued growth of thermo drive and activated roller belt technologies.

We also speak about the current state of play in the global container business. and Joosten has his views on the current trends we expect to see in the industry.

But before we begin, we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG. Their range of innovative and sustainable solutions help protect and beautify the world.

In this slightly shorter episode, we are joined by Actega’s Teresa Ramos and Roeslein & Associates’ Martha Rojas.

The pair talk about what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated environment and crucially, how the industry needs to do more to level the playing field for women in the industry.

They also talk about how the industry seeks to future-proof itself for years to come, encouraging the next generation of women metal packaging professionals is essential, to ensure that the industry maximises a talent pool at its disposal.