345 Exhibitors Confirm for METPACK 2026 Germany Edition

METPACK 2026 has confirmed 345 exhibitors for its May 5-8 edition in Germany, positioning the event as the metal packaging industry's premier international gathering. The four-day show will showcase sustainable and cost-effective solutions across metal packaging production, refinement, coating, and recycling sectors.

The exhibition spans multiple packaging segments including beverage cans, food cans, general line cans, aerosol containers, and composite packaging solutions. Key technology areas include deep-drawing presses, can-making machinery, coating systems, inspection equipment, and recycling technologies.

International Exhibitor Base

The confirmed exhibitor roster demonstrates strong European representation alongside international participation. German companies form the largest contingent, with firms including ACTEGA GmbH presenting coating and adhesive solutions for beverage and food cans, and Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG showcasing combined can-making machines and deep-drawing press technology.

Italian packaging machinery specialist Aetna Group S.p.A. will display palletizing and depalletizing systems alongside recycling equipment. Spanish manufacturer Amador Varas S.A. brings expertise in three-piece and two-piece can production machinery, while Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products represents the steel and tinplate supply chain.

Chinese packaging materials supplier Alphapakco Packaging Materials Co., Ltd expands the event's Asian presence, offering materials for beverage cans, aerosol containers, and industrial packaging applications. US-based Antares Vision Group contributes inspection equipment and auxiliary systems for can production lines.

Technology Focus Areas

The 2026 edition emphasizes automation and efficiency improvements across the metal packaging production cycle. Exhibitors will demonstrate advances in can-making machinery, from cupping presses to multi-station production systems. Surface treatment technologies, including coating systems and adhesive applications, represent another major focus area.

Quality control and inspection systems gain prominence, with companies like Allvig Technology GmbH presenting auxiliary equipment and gauging systems for can and cap production lines. The recycling and waste management segment addresses industry sustainability requirements through advanced sorting and processing technologies.

What Attendees Can Expect

METPACK 2026 attendees will encounter live demonstrations of can-making processes, from blank feeding through final inspection systems. The event provides direct access to machinery suppliers, raw material providers, and coating specialists across the metal packaging value chain.

Technical presentations will address sustainability initiatives, including lightweighting strategies, recyclable coating systems, and circular economy approaches. Equipment demonstrations cover production line integration, quality assurance protocols, and maintenance optimization techniques.

The four-day format allows comprehensive coverage of machinery exhibitions, technical sessions, and supplier meetings. Attendees can evaluate new technologies, compare equipment specifications, and negotiate directly with international suppliers.