The 2026 edition of the Asia CanTech Awards was announced on 3 November at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

The illustrious ceremony took place during Asia CanTech’s gala dinner, and saw nine category awards presented, alongside one highly commended certificate as well as the coveted Supreme Cup. Winners joined Bell Publishing’s editor, Alex Rivers, on stage to celebrate their excellence in can making. 

Read on to discover the winners…

Beverage two-piece winner

Asia Can Manufacturing (ACM): Phuket Island Beer 

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With a design inspired by Phuket’s iconic Promthep Cape, this two-piece can impressed the judges by combining a bold and creative design with a functional product.

Beverage three-piece winner

ORG: Thermochromic Beer Can

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Effective use of thermochromic technology allows this product to be both functional and interactive. Including a hidden message sensitive to temperature really ‘wowed’ our judges.

Beverage ends winner

Easy Open Lid Industry Corp Yiwu: 202 Full Opening Ends

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A unique innovation for the beverage packaging sector, this product notably stood out for its ease of opening. Consumers can remove the entire top of a can to make drinking even more convenient, with no glass receptacle required.

Beverage ends: highly commended

Worunda Metal Packaging: Screwed Aluminium Beer Can Top Ends

Image: Worunda Metal Packaging

Targeting food safety and flavour preservation, Worunda’s Screwed Aluminium Beer Can Top Ends are a masterstroke in effective sustainable packaging. Its new sealing mechanism extends shelf life, too! 

Decorative/Speciality winner

Canpack: Amstel Grande Royale

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With a striking, high-gloss finish in conjunction with a nod to Amsterdam’s iconic architecture, Canpack’s Amstel Grande Royale displays a premium aesthetic that more than stood out during the selection process.

Innovation winner

BNM: Lug Cap with Peel Off Tab

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An innovation that is both user and eco-friendly, this lug cap drastically reduces the required force necessary for opening a jar, while sacrificing none of the vacuum sealing needed for the product within.

Food two-piece winner

ORG: ‘Popping Pearls’ Mini Red Can

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Delivering both functionality and refined aesthetics, ORG’s ‘Popping Pearls’ Mini Red Can stood out for its structural strength, pressure resistance and laminated interior that prevents contact between the product and the packaging.

Food three-piece winner

Tinpak: Ahmad Tea Earl Grey

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Combining functional durability with its own classic aesthetic in premium print quality, Tinpak’s Ahmad Tea Earl Grey is the full package for tea lovers – as it is for our judges too.

Food ends winner

BNM: Dingley-Size Rectangular Peel Off End

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With a combination of high barrier aluminium protection and an easy peel opening structure, our food ends winner displays a safe and convenient package.

General line winner

Tinpak: Multico Enamel

Image: Tinpak

Championing environmental responsibility, safety, durability and functional design, Tinpak’s Multico Enamel can displays dynamic colours, technical icons and key safety features ensuring a tight seal and extended product life.

Supreme winner

Image: Asia Can Manufacturing

A tropical sunset encapsulated in a Carabao can – our judges couldn’t resist.

Congratulations to all our 2026 winners!