Feature Site visit
Pioneering R&D in
Can Making The 29 November 2023 saw leading can manufacturer
Eviosys open its research and development (R&D) centre in Wantage, UK, for the first time, and THE METAL PACKAGER received an exclusive tour of the facility. JAMES HAWKINS REPORTS
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viosys is a leading global supplier of metal packaging, producing food cans and ends, aerosol cans,
metal closures and promotional packaging to preserve the products of hundreds of consumer brands. The company has the largest manufacturing footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with 6,600 employees in 44 manufacturing facilities across 17 countries in the region. In 2021, it generated €2.1 billion in revenue. With Eviosys’ extensive R&D
network spanning across its operations in Europe by having centres in Spain, Germany, France and Italy, the new R&D centre is at the forefront of pioneering research, technology development and product design in the sustainable packaging sector.
Modern testing methods
One of the most notable features of the R&D centre is a state-of- the-art materials and component testing laboratory, underscoring Eviosys’ commitment to delivering
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the highest standards of customer service and scientific expertise in the metal packaging industry. The facility not only safeguards brand reputation, but also plays a pivotal role in preserving product quality. ”In our test laboratory we check similar products, for example, chicken and tomato soup will be tested to see if it responds with our product,” said David Hall R&D director. “That way we know when it comes to producing our product, before it has reached the customer we’ve done the necessary testing.” Furthermore, the R&D centre
Chicken
and tomato soup will be tested to see if it responds with our product
features a dedicated food processing area and a pilot manufacturing facility. This enables Eviosys to work closely with its customers, helping to create products and solutions that solve their issues, while being able to accelerate their time to market. The centre further supports
Eviosys’ industry leadership by providing a cutting-edge facility to test products, enhance processes and create market leading packaging solutions. Eviosys also works with trend agencies to uncover latest micro and macro consumer trends and feed into the development process.
Being at the forefront of innovation
Eviosys already has a strong record of innovation thanks to the expertise of its R&D teams, including groundbreaking products aimed at reducing plastic consumption such as Horizon, lightweight metal packaging with Ecopeel, and advanced technologies that promote inclusive packaging through
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