en.Wedoany.com Reported - Canovation and CANPACK have announced a collaboration to jointly advance the CanReseal resealable aluminum can end closure system to a commercially ready and pilot-scale deployment stage.
CanReseal is designed to replace single-use plastic as a convenient, portable, and recyclable ready-to-drink solution. The system leverages the recyclability and value retention of aluminum while being compatible with existing can-making and filling operations to utilize their established scale and efficiency.
Previously, the development of CanReseal has received support from organizations such as the 100+ Accelerator and the REMADE Institute. In this collaboration, Canovation and CANPACK will complete the remaining development activities to prepare for trial line implementation.
Combining Canovation's proprietary resealable can end system with CANPACK's manufacturing expertise and industry influence aims to advance CanReseal from late-stage development, through pilot-scale production and market introduction, toward broader commercial application.
Both parties stated that the goal of the collaboration is to "bridge" the gap between technical validation and actual production readiness, and to support future commercialization within the aluminum beverage can supply chain. Development activities are expected to be completed in the near term, with trial runs being prepared.
Canovation Chief Operating Officer Jeff Grajewski stated that formalizing the relationship with CANPACK comes as they enter the final stages of commercial readiness and validation, and this collaboration allows both parties to work closely as they prepare for pilot production and commercialization.
CANPACK Group Commercial Officer Fabio Hees added that this relationship reflects a continued commitment to driving innovation and sustainable packaging technology, and they look forward to collaborating with Canovation to prepare CanReseal for commercialization.
Canovation is actively seeking strategic and financial partners to support the next phase of commercial and trial line implementation. Long-term development partner Stolle Machinery Company LLC will continue to provide support in engineering, tooling, and manufacturing equipment, assisting in the integration of CanReseal into existing can-making infrastructure.
In related news, Sonoco showcased a resealable metal can at interpack 2026 as a "highly recyclable" alternative to plastic trays. The single-material design of the metal body and sealed metal lid is expected to reduce costs and EPR fees while improving supply efficiency. Sustainaholics' Alumini bottle has also been developed as a recyclable, reusable alternative to traditional 5cl bottles, made from post-consumer recycled aluminum and expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
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