The Metal Pack Pod

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.

In today’s episode we welcome Davide Padovani, Chief Executive Officer of Steelforce Packaging. Davide is a dynamic leader with a solid foundation in business and a wealth of experience in consulting and entrepreneurial ventures. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Davide's journey through academia and professional life has created a deep understanding of the business world. His career began in the field of consulting, where he specialised in working with food and beverage companies, amassing eight years of valuable industry knowledge. This experience not only deepened his understanding of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector but also equipped him with the insights and skills needed to thrive in the world of business.His work history reflects his cross over from consulting to entrepreneurship, including starting up the Seal of Quality and The American Metal-Packaging Company. Since 2012, he took the helm of the joint venture, Steelforce Packaging, playing a pivotal role in its expansion and consolidation. During this episode we talk about Davide’s journey within the industry as a fourth-generation family member within. The business, the rich history of Steelforce Packaging, and Davide’s views on the latest industry trends across the whole metal packaging industry supply chain. This is a must-listen for industry figures looking to unpack the latest state of play in the canmaking business – enjoy! 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 today’s episode we have a special episode, as we welcome Meadow and DRT, fresh off their Gold awards at the recent Canmaker Summit. Most household products come in linear single-use packaging made of non-recyclable material. The Meadow Closed Loop Packaging System, with its infinitely recyclable aluminium can paired with a reusable dispenser, is able to deliver personal care products and other consumables in a convenient and truly environmentally friendly package. The circular solution reduces the demand for virgin mate-rial, increasing PCR (post-consumer recycled) content eliminating waste streams such as landfill, incineration and leakage in nature. Meadow has sought collaboration with DRT, providing Meadow with an end manufacturing solution that can be made at scale for the consumer market. The Daisy Top opening is simple to use, but its production requires aerospace precision to achieve reliability at industry-standard speeds of up to 3,000 units per minute. In today’s episode we host a roundtable discussion with some of the indivduals that have brought this concept to life: From Meadow we welcome Meadow co-founder Nick Paget and from DRT Metal Packaging we have President Larry Churchwell, Brandon Rinehart, Vice President Innovation and Will Hoffman, Vice President Sales & Marketing. 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 today's episode, we welcome Alain Cagnard, Global technical leader metal packaging at Eastman. Alain began his career in the metal packaging industry back in 1994 as a lab technician for the Beer & Beverage internal spray and easy open-end market at Dexter in France which is now Sherwin Williams. He joined PPG, in various technical leader roles in France and Italy, developing coatings throughout the metal packaging supply chain. During his time with PPG, Alain also supported inks for metal packaging, twist-off caps and aluminium coil coating. In 2012 with Valspar(now Sherwin Williams), he was the Technical Director Europe for metal packaging coatings. After his executive MBA with HEC Paris in 2015 he worked in the titanium dioxide business with Kronos Worldwide. In 2018, Alain joined Eastman to help develop polyesters for BPANI coatings applications within the metal packaging coatings and is currently coordinating the global technical efforts for the metal packaging markets within Eastman's coatings and ink's division. During this episode, we discuss the growth of Eastman within the metal packaging sphere, an update on BPA and associated legislation and Eastman's Tetrashield, an Eastman proprietary polyester, which compares favourable with BPA epoxy coatings.

On today's episode, we are joined by Robert Bunting Jr. Bunting is the 3rd generation President and CEO of Bunting. Robert has been with Bunting for 16 years, serving in a variety of roles consisting of sales, product management, general manager, and now President and CEO Bunting® is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators, metal detectors, materials handling, magnetic printing cylinders, magnets, magnet assemblies, and magnetizing equipment. Founded in 1959 by Walter F. Bunting in Chicago, Illinois, the company has remained family-owned and family-operated ever since. This podcast examines the future for Bunting and Robert’s ambitions for the company in his new role. We hope you enjoy the episode

In today’s episode we welcome have a very special episode as we welcome two special guests to discuss women in metal packaging. Hot on the heels of their lifetime achievement awards at the recent Latamcan trade show, we welcome Actega’s Teresa Ramos and Roeslein & Associates’ Martha Rojas. As two prominent women in the industry with distinguished careers, the pair talk about their journeys within the can making industry, what it means to be a women in a male dominated environment and crucially, how the industry needs to do more to level the playing field for women in the industry.In what is an inspiring and thought provoking conversation, this is a must listen for all within the industry. As 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 its talent pool at its disposal.

Joining us this week is Kim Kizer. With a career of more than twenty-five years as a manufacturing professional, Kim has been Vice President, Sales and Marketing of CCL Container since 2015. CCL Container is North America’s leading manufacturer of recyclable aluminium aerosol cans, custom aluminium bottles, barrier systems, and other speciality aluminium packaging for global consumer brands. Through her efforts, the company manufactured more than 600 million containers and generated revenue in excess of $400 million in 2022. During the show, we talk about Kim's drive as a single mum, determined to “be self-sufficient, own a home, and give my family a good life.”Kim’s tenacity, integrity, and “never taking no for an answer” has brought her continued success and serves as inspiration for today’s women looking to get the most out of their business careers and life. Before we begin the episode, we must give a special mention to our sponsors PPG. We’re proud to partner with PPG and thank them for supporting The Metal Pack Pod over the coming months. Their range of innovative and sustainable solutions enables its customers to protect and beautify the world. Now onto today’s show…

In today’s episode we welcome Raul Martinez, Latamcan show director. During the show, Raul reviews the 2023 edition of Latamcan, and also looks ahead to 2024, where the show reverts to Argentina for the first time.But before we begin we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world.

In today's episode, we welcome Mike Mackay, managing director of Despray Enviromental. Mike is a world-leading aerosol recycling expert where his business and entrepreneur background spans over 30 years and been involved with over 10 start-ups.His passion for the industry has been founding and developing aerosol recycling to the world market, he is a co-founder of the world's most advanced recycling technology despray so we are in good hands today.Mike presents a thought-provoking interview on how aerosols affect our environment and how to make changes to the current methods of recycling aerosols to create a truly circular economy.This podcast will leave you thinking differently on the importance of aerosol recycling and how it can be accomplished with the industry and policy changes needed to make a major impact.

Rob Campbell has recently been promoted from divisional president of manufacturing to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rob has over 33 years of experience with Roeslein, making him a natural fit for this vital role. As COO, Rob will be instrumental in streamlining Roeslein’s processes and driving operational efficiency through working with Roeslein's three divisional presidents. During the episode, Rob outlines the company’s recent internal changes, the company’s continued diversification and he comments on the current state of play in the global container market. This episode is a must-listen for metal packaging professionals!

We welcome Dr Polina R. Ware, Global R&D Director at PPG in today's episode. Having started her career at 3M as an innovator, Polina is an avid predictor of emerging technology trends and white spaces for new markets. While at LANXESS Polina lead Urethane Systems business expansion from Hot Cast Elastomers to participation in the CASE market (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers) as well as new product development in cold cast elastomers. Now at PPG, Polina is on a mission to protect and beautify the world through innovating to engineer out legacy toxic chemicals in metal packaging and developing environmentally friendly chemistries that support circular economy and sustainability. During this episode, we discuss the increasing importance of AI in business and how this is set to shape the packaging coatings sector in the years to comeAs our much-valued podcast sponsors, we’re really grateful to PPG for supporting the show. Their range of innovative solutions helps protect and beautify the world.

Welcome to the Metal Pack Pod – the industry’s leading podcast for the global metal packaging industry. The Metal Pack Pod is brought to you by the Metal Packager, the number one digital resource for the global metal packaging market. With over 7,000 monthly users in over 150 countries, be sure to check us out on metalpackager.com In today’s episode we welcome Tim Clarke, CEO Europe of Enpack Group. During the episode Tim guides us through his journey in the canmaking business, and explains the growth of Enpack, which has seen the company expand into Europe. Aside from this Tim also delves into the important of smart technology in keeping the metal packaging business relevant in terms of business and manufacturing processes. But before we begin we must give special mention to pour sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world Now onto today’s show...

Introducing Larry Churchwell, President of DRT Holdings. Larry has held a number of senior management positions across the packaging sector, including as Global Marketing Manager for the Beverage Segment at Valspar, and Marketing and Portfolio Leader for its Equipment and Automation Division at Sealed Air Corporation. DRT Holdings is the pioneer in the development of the easy-open beverage and food packaging sector and has become a major supplier of easy-open systems, parts and tooling. Today, DRT consists of three divisions operating ten facilities in the US and Germany that employ over 600 people and serves a diverse range of markets. During this episode, Larry outlines the exciting new developments at DRT following acquisition, what sets DRT apart in the metal packaging sphere and he introduces its new strategic partnership with Meadow, which promises to bring true innovation into the personal care market.

In another Can-Sized episode of The Metal Pack Pod, find out what Roeslein has to offer at Metpack 2023. We interview JC Harrison, Roeslein’s Vice President of Products and Operational Services.

In this can-sized episode of The Metal Pack Pod, we're joined by Jeff Niederst, Global Marketing Director of Beverage Coatings at Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings! Jeff speaks with us about Sherwin-Williams' current patents in the industry, its new ValPure V70 technology and how it will be shown at Metpack 2023. Jeff has been with Sherwin-Williams (formerly Valspar Corporation) for 29 years and spent 24 of these years in Sherwin-Williams' Research and Development group. Prior to be appointed to Marketing Director, Jeff was previously the European Director of Technology and also the Global Director of Beverage Technology for the Sherwin-William's Corporation. During his time in R&D, Jeff led major new product developments during the industry's transition to next generation technologies. Jeff is the principle inventor of Sherwin William’s ValPure® V70 Technology, which is now the preferred NBPA technology for aluminum beverage cand and ends. He currently holds 40 technology patents in the Packaging Coatings area and has another 57 technology patents pending. Jeff majored in Chemistry and minored in Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a University Scholarship, Valspar Scholarship and Lord Scholar academic awards.

In this short but sweet episode of The Metal Pack Pod, we welcome guest Damian Pollok, Head of Product and Application at Koenig & Bauer! During the episode, Damian enlightens us with the latest product developments at Koenig & Bauer and how they are planned to be shown off at Metpack 2023.