The Metal Pack Pod

A new report from environmental consulting firm ICF and the Aluminum Association,  Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap , highlights potential strategies to dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the North American (United States and Canada) aluminum industry by mid-century. Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, outlines this pathway to The Me...

Joining us is Mark Smyth, author of research company Smithers’ new report on the future of the metal packaging and coatings. In the podcast, Mark explains the findings of Smithers’ recent report into the 'Future of Metal Packaging and Coatings to 2029'.  A friend of the show, having been a guest previously, we discuss the latest findings from the report and examine the key variables involved. We a...

Hello and 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 globally, be sure to check us out on metalpackager.com. Today we welcome Damien Pollock, head of product...

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.Begin...

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 di...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 throu...

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,...

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 wit...

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. Throu...

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 recycl...

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,...

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 we...

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 Grou...

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 foo...

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...

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.

In this latest episode of The Metal Pack Pod, we welcome Robert Nagtzaam onto the show! Robert speaks with us about Intralox's newly formed Consumer Packaged Goods team and the direction it's heading in, the origins of Intralox and its innovative technology and how Intralox has prepared for Metpack 2023. Before leading Intralox’s newly formed Global Consumer Packaged Goods team, Robert headed the...

In this episode of The Metal Pack Pod we are joined by Christina Kleinpaß, Head of Project Metpack and Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, as we discuss the return of Metpack on 2-6 May after a 3 year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oliver P. Kuhrt has been CEO of Messe Essen since January 2014. The proven marketing and trade fair expert previously held various executive positions at the Colo...