From 5 to 8 May 2026, Metpack returns as the world’s leading trade fair for metal packaging.

CanTech International will be located in Hall 3, at Stand 3B27, with our team on hand to discuss how we can best support and help grow your business through specialised exposure opportunities across advertising and editorial.

In part 1 of our preview below, discover what you can expect from key exhibitors at the 2026 Metpack edition.

Companies exhibiting at Metpack 2026 include:

Barberán – Hall 1, Stand 1E32

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Barberán, the Spanish machinery manufacturer located in Barcelona, will present its latest advances in single pass digital printing technology for metal at this year’s Metpack exhibition. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover Nautilus, a multi-substrate digital printing installation designed to deliver outstanding performance across a wide range of materials, including demanding metal packaging applications.

Nautilus represents a new generation of digital printing solutions, combining exceptional resolution with vivid colour reproduction and reliable industrial productivity. The system is designed to print while maintaining consistent quality throughout the entire production process. This makes it an ideal solution for demanding industrial applications such as the metal packaging and decoration sector, where precision, durability and visual impact are essential.

A key feature of the installation is the integration of Master Vision, an advanced artificial vision camera system developed to monitor the printing process in real time. This intelligent inspection system continuously supervises production, automatically detecting and correcting potential issues to ensure maximum reliability and consistent print quality on metal surfaces.

From Jetmaster’s G7-certified colour control to Nautilus’ next-generation optimisation, Barberán continues to evolve industrial single pass printing toward greater precision, efficiency, and production intelligence.

With Nautilus, Barberán demonstrates its commitment to innovation and invites the metal packaging industry to experience the next step in digital metal printing technology. Welcome to the new digital printing era.

Belvac – Hall 3, Stand 3A61

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Belvac, a leading global supplier of metal container manufacturing solutions, will be showcasing their comprehensive suite of equipment and solutions in Essen, Germany, this coming May. Committed to delivering state-of-the-art, sustainable solutions, Belvac strives to uphold the highest standards of product quality while aligning with prevailing market trends. In Essen, Belvac plans to exhibit two pieces of machinery, the innovative Servo Belvac Necker and the Belvac Bodymaker.

A highlight of their exhibition will be the latest air conservation upgrade kit, which reduces Necker air consumption by 40-60%, aligning with customers’ ongoing ESG goals. Belvac will also be promoting their integration solutions for both cans and bottles. The company’s vast expertise in highspeed manufacturing solutions uniquely distinguishes them as a strategic partner for beverage can, food can, bottle can and swing line projects. Join Belvac in Hall 3, Booth 3A61 at Metpack to explore cutting-edge packaging solutions and innovative technologies designed to meet the evolving market demands.

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering – Hall 3, Stand 3D55

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CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Ltd (CMbE) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of can making machinery, tooling, conveyance systems and trackwork.

Visitors to Metpack 2026 are invited to experience CMbE’s impressive exhibition stand, designed as a hub for innovation, collaboration and conversation around the future of can making. The stand will showcase CMbE’s latest solutions across machinery, precision tooling, seamer tooling and Mec-A-Tec conveyance systems, alongside live displays of our latest launch, CMB RVM Solutions’ Reverse Vending Machines. Guests can explore the technologies shaping the next generation of metal packaging while meeting CMbE’s global team of experts in dedicated meeting spaces designed for in-depth discussions. Whether you are looking to optimise your production line, explore sustainable recycling solutions or discuss future projects, the CMbE team will be on hand to help. Visitors are encouraged to pre-book a meeting to secure a personalised consultation and VIP experience at the stand.

Mec-A-Tec Conveyance Systems

CMbE Mec-A-Tec specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of advanced mechanical, vacuum, magnetic and air conveying solutions for the metal packaging industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Mec-A-Tec systems are designed in-house by a dedicated team of design engineers.

Precision Tooling

CMbE Tool Shops, HV Industries and Wissota Tool are globally recognised suppliers of precision tooling and components for the can making industry. Leveraging advanced automation and the latest machine tools, they manufacture high-performance tooling for can making machinery and end, tab and conversion presses.

Global Spares & Support

CMbE’s global spares department operates 24 hours a day from its headquarters in Shipley, UK. Additional spares facilities in Norwalk, USA, and Shanghai, China ensure responsive service and support for customers worldwide.

Products & Services

CMbE’s comprehensive portfolio includes cupping systems, die sets, can makers, bodymakers, trimmers, decorators, lacquer spray machines, die neckers, conveyance and trackwork systems, precision tooling, seamer tooling, spare parts, customer training and 24-hour service support.

CIE & MST Chemicals – Hall 1, Stand 1B15

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The CIE and MST Chemicals Group combines over 55 years of expertise, technological know-how and continuous R&D in the aluminium can manufacturing industry to deliver fully integrated solutions for can washing and wastewater treatment.

Our portfolio includes advanced chemical formulations for can washing and treatment, high-efficiency wastewater treatment systems designed to meet the most stringent environmental standards, and innovative water recovery and recycling solutions based on Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology.

By integrating process expertise, engineering and chemistry, we provide our customers with reliable, high-performance solutions that optimise operations, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable production.

One global partner, committed to innovation, quality and environmental stewardship, driving the future of sustainable aluminium can manufacturing.

Hinterkopf – Hall 3, Stand 3D30

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Hinterkopf GmbH will exhibit at Metpack 2026 presenting its latest metal packaging technologies. Visitors can see digital printing and press machines, tools, and printing units in live operation, demonstrating the precision and efficiency of Hinterkopf solutions.

Key trends shaping the industry include sustainability, lightweight metal packaging, production digitalisation, recyclability and innovative printing techniques.

Hinterkopf technologies actively support companies in implementing these key trends. “Metpack is the perfect platform to showcase our technologies, and strengthen dialogue with customers and partners,” says Alexander Hinterkopf, managing director. “We leverage the trade fair to reinforce our position as an innovation leader in the metal packaging sector.”

Hyperion – Hall 3, Stand 3E55

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In a market shaped by raw material shortages and supply uncertainty, reliability is as critical as tool performance. For can makers, consistency depends on suppliers who control more than final machining. Hyperion’s vertically integrated model, from powder development to finished tooling, provides stability when material availability is under pressure.

By engineering materials in-house and aligning manufacturing closely with can making requirements, Hyperion reduces dependence on volatile external supply chains. The result is predictable lead times, consistent quality and tooling availability in challenging conditions. As global supply constraints affect production planning, can makers increasingly rely on partners with materials expertise and manufacturing control.

Imeta – Hall 3, Stand 3A16

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Metpack visitors will find two dedicated exhibition spaces at Imeta’s stand. The first will shine a spotlight on our chucks and rolls, the flagship products that have made Imeta a recognised leader in the field. This display will also include a curated selection of seamer spare parts, change parts and precision instruments used for machine setting and calibration. Equally unmissable will be the star of our stand: a fully refurbished Angelus 62H. Restored to as-new condition, the machine features a series of high-value upgrades, including a vertical direct motor, an oil recirculation system designed to reduce environmental impact and operating costs, and the latest generation of high-technology chucks and rolls.

Industrias Peñalver – Hall 3, Stand 3C31

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Peñalver designs and manufactures robust machinery for easy-open can ends, trusted by can makers worldwide for its reliability, speed and long service life. Founded in Spain in 1988, the company has built a strong reputation for practical engineering and durable machines designed to perform in demanding production environments.

Peñalver’s equipment focuses on efficiency, simplicity and low maintenance, helping producers keep lines running smoothly with minimal downtime. With hundreds of machines installed worldwide, the company continues to refine its technology through close collaboration with customers. Each development reflects decades of experience and a commitment to reliable performance in the global can making industry.

INX International – Hall 3, Stand 3C15

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The global market leader in metal decoration technology will showcase its full capabilities for two- and three-piece beverage cans, monoblock containers, and digital decoration technologies.

INXJet MDLM UV Curable inkjet inks are the first low migration ink designed for high-speed, digital aluminium beverage can decoration. Delivering outstanding high performance and satisfying the critical standards of aluminium can decorators and brand owners, these inks meet Nestle and Swiss Ordinance global regulatory compliance with food-safe properties that are formulated with NOVOC and BPA non-intent chemistry.

In addition to the MDO thermoset impact extruded metal decorating inks for high performance applications, there are the AP Series two-piece and TP Series three-piece inks to consider.

AP Series can decoration inks provide multiple benefits, including superior abrasion resistance, excellent transfer and lower misting during printing. The TP Series flat-sheet metal decorating ink system is engineered for printed sheets that are later formed into food, aerosol and general line containers.

INX experts will be available to discuss the latest digital technology developments, including a recent upgrade to INX Color Perfection. By integrating digital tools, data quality control and workflow automation, the enterprise colour management program enables predictable colour accuracy, reduced variability and improved production efficiency.