Cans packaging growth trends and the rise of laser marking worldwide
Little did Bonaparte know when he offered a prize for a durable method of food preservation for his army in the eighteenth century. He could hardly have predicted how revolutionary cans packaging would become for the whole world over the next hundreds of years.
Learning fast, many industries quickly adapted the innovation. The cans’ packaging use has grown across different segments such as food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals and many more. Whatever the market is, the purpose remains the same: to create an effective barrier against factors that could negatively affect the product’s freshness and use.
Can packaging market trends and growth forecast
With a great interest in such cans packaging methods and a low cost of mass production, the market is forecasted to generate significant growth in opportunities in the next years to come. Especially considering that the raising environmental awareness and social responsibility pushes trends towards more conscious choices supporting recyclability and lowering the carbon footprint.
The impressive future of can packaging creates great prospects for many businesses. Following the cans market trends it is projected to reach a rapid growth of CAGR at 5.5% from 2024 to 2030.
Why laser marking is essential for can packaging compliance
As the metal can packaging market expands, the importance of proper and compliant product marking continues to grow. Clear, durable and readable marking are essential not only for regulatory compliance, but also for brand recognition and consumer trust.
In this case the laser marking stands out as the perfect solution offering permanent marking that enables businesses to support their product readability and traceability.
Laser marking machine benefits for can packaging
- Permanent: no fading, hard to change (ideal for traceability and anticounterfeiting).
- High-speed marking: particularly suitable for high-speed beverage applications offering an unmatched performance.
- Perfect readability and compliance: high contrast and sharp marking allow easy compliance within safety and regulations.
- Low maintenance: non-contact and built with long-lasting components.
- Works perfectly in tough conditions: IP66 ideal for moist, dusty environments.
- No consumables: no inks, no solvents, no replacement ribbons and no storage needed.
Manufacturers can rely on high-contrast, crisp 2D QR codes that communicate product information such as serial numbers, batch data and/or it allows digital content access.
IP66-rated laser marking on cans
In addition, laser marking is ideal for cans considering that it is safe to use in harsh environments. Our lasers equipped with up to IP66-rated systems provide maintenance-free marking that resist dust, moisture and washdowns. This supports continuous operation in plants and factories with demanding conditions, helping to protect the production lines, their operators and delivering high quality marking minimizing processes’ disturbance.
Along with offering full laser solutions that are perfect for their applications, we proudly create a true, long-lasting and reliable partnership providing full expert guidance, dedicated support and maintenance assistance.
