Henkel showcases smart digital equipment solutions and advanced material technologies at METPACK 2026

The focus will be on digital equipment and service concepts for greater line performance, a new water-based sealant for beverage cans and technologies for resource-efficient surface treatment. At stand 1C38 in hall 1, Henkel is demonstrating how metal packaging manufacturers can reduce the CO₂ emissions of their production while maintaining high product quality and increasing throughput.

The new Bonderite E-CO equipment portfolio is a highlight of Henkel’s trade fair presence. The intelligent process control system for the pre-treatment stage of can manufacturing provides real-time data, automated reports and enables precise process management and optimization. This enables significantly improved line stability even at peak capacity.

With Darex WBC 4020, Henkel introduces the next generation of water-based sealants for beer and beverage cans. This first-of-its-kind can sealant has excellent application properties and is cross-regional supplied. It uses a regional single global formulation with regional manufacturing based on the same latex backbone and equivalent raw materials to ensure consistent performance and reduce supply chain risk.

In the field of surface treatment, Henkel is demonstrating how energy, water and chemical consumption in can production can be significantly reduced without compromising on quality and process stability. This is supported by Bonderite L-FM 831 – a biostable high-performance, water-based lubricant and steel coolant specifically engineered for reduced tool usage and wicking, as well as for simplified cleaning or rinse-only, which enables water and energy reduction.

Additionally supporting the cause is the low‑temperature cleaner of the Bonderite C‑IC 72000 series, now available globally. Operating at temperatures as low as 43 °C instead of the usual 60 to 70 °C, it allows can makers to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Another major advantage comes from its pronounced low‑foam profile: excessive frothing is a key driver of unstable rinsing, higher water usage and unplanned production stops. By drastically limiting foam formation, the Bonderite C‑IC 72000 and C‑IC 62600 series support continuous washer operation, stabilize rinsing processes and reduce both water consumption and the maintenance effort typically required to manage this side effect of the can‑washing process.

At Stand 1C38 in Hall 1, Henkel demonstrates how efficient production processes, high‑quality packaging and sustainability go hand in hand. Additionally, Henkel experts are hosting the “Talk in a Can” session on May 5 at 3:00 p.m., looking back on 150 years of Henkel and the company’s longstanding experience in can making.

You can find more information why Henkel Adhesive Technologies is your trusted partner here: next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/articles/can-manufacturing-five-powerful-reasons-to-collaborate-with-henkel.html