Belvac invests in two-piece can pilot line to meet global demand

Belvac has announced an investment in two-piece can pilot line to expand its container and engineering services.  The investment will support increased global demand for beverage can-making equipment and support services.

The pilot line will develop innovative specialty-shaped two-piece aluminium beverage and aerosol containers.

“This pilot line supports Belvac's existing turnkey can and metal bottle integration business by producing cups and preforms to test container concepts in advance of final equipment installation and high volume end customer container production,” according to the company.

"Increased consumer demand for more environmentally friendly aluminium beverage cans and bottles, which better meet environmental standards and regulatory conditions are driving growth throughout the can-making industry. Belvac anticipated this increased demand for our products and services and has been investing to expand our manufacturing capabilities, product offering, and support services. These most recent investments ensure that Belvac now has full-line equipment capabilities to provide full plant integration services, mitigating risk at installation and startup," said David Mammolenti, Executive Vice President, Belvac.

Belvac will expand its global workforce by 15% in 2021 to meet the growing demand for the company equipment worldwide and support the newly announced expansion in services and footprint.