Alex Fordham (Connective Press), Brion S. Talley + Angelica Papageorgiou (Steelforce Packaging)

„The Metal Packager x Steelforce Packaging: Steelforce Packaging at MetPack: Building the Next Era of Metal“

In The Metal Packager - "Steelforce Packaging at MetPack: Building the Next Era of Metal,” podcast Angelica Papageorgiou (Allumforce) and Brion S. Talley (Steelforce America) explore how innovation is shaping the future of metal packaging. The session highlights advances in steel and aluminium solutions, with a focus on sustainability, performance, and evolving market needs.

Drawing on insights from Metpack, the podcast examines key trends including circularity, lightweighting, and material innovation, and how these are creating new commercial opportunities across the packaging value chain.

Magnus Wigenstedt (NPB Automation AB) & Jude Dilan Mathuranayagam (CANLINE Systems BV)

„Redefining Conveying Uptime“

This session explores how line and conveying uptime can be redefined through a combination of smarter mechanical design, automation, digitalization, and data driven insights. The presentation introduces a new patented conveying solution from Canline and NPB, while also addressing how shifting production demands drive smarter design, digital tools, and data driven decision making to reduce stoppages, optimize flow, and improve overall line performance and end-handling.

Shaun Sandison (Sun Chemical)

„Nothing is broken - that's the problem. Hidden inefficiencies in linear Can Making.“

Sometimes the biggest barrier to performance isn't a broken process, but one that works too well. In two_piece can making, decades of reliable results have quietly shaped a conservative, linear way of thinking where targets are met, specifications are achieved, and improvements may feel unnecessary. This session challenges that comfort zone. It explores how established processes can mask hidden inefficiencies - not within individual steps, but in the gaps between them. Join us to discover how questioning embedded assumptions can facilitate the switch from linear to parallel thinking, uncovering new possibilities for process optimization.

Carsten O. Schultze (opti-color Mess- und Regelanlagen GmbH)

„Viscosity test cups - an "antique" tool in modern production ... are you serious?“

We produce and understand it for 50+ years already: All about viscosity and temperature control for liquids in modern production lines. Our solutions support your quality, stabilize and ensure constant quality.

Benjamin Törkö (Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint GmbH)

„Efficiency Redefined: Mastering Rapid Changeover in Metal Decorating“

Downtime is one of the greatest threats to margins in metal packaging. True profitability is often won during changeover. This session explores how strategic planning and automation transform printing lines into agile production units, significantly boosting Overall Equipment Effectiveness

Torben Knöß (Verband Metallverpackungen e.V. (VMV))

„Opportunities and risks for metal packaging“

The general application date for PPWR is 12 August 2026. We highlight the opportunities and risks this brings for metal packaging in the European market.

Martha Rojas & Janis Osborn (Women in Canmaking Association)

„WICA Industry Dialogue“

This session takes an honest look at the talent challenges facing the canmaking industry and what needs to change to stay competitive. It focuses on how recruiting, retaining, and developing women can unlock a critical talent pool while strengthening the overall workforce. Through practical insights and industry context, it also highlights how WICA is helping build connection, capability, and long term career pathways across the industry.

Andrew Hyde (Stolle Machinery)

„From Signals to Decisions: Making Can Line Data Actionable - Turning fragmented machine data into practical plant-floor decisions“

Modern can plants collect large volumes of machine and process data across multiple platforms, but the real challenge is turning that information into timely, practical decisions. This session shows how Stolle inSight supports both plant-based MES implementations and cloud-based data collection strategies to unify operational visibility across the line. Attendees will see how connected dashboards, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics can support faster troubleshooting, stronger shift handoffs, tighter process control, and more consistent throughput. The presentation will also show how AI-driven analysis and natural-language feedback can help maintenance and operations teams reduce mean time to repair when downtime occurs.