Innovation & Design

1982: Reprotherm, a patented sublimation-dye-transfer process for photographic quality decoration, is introduced for D&I beverage cans.

1984: PET/metal containers introduced for food and beverage products (STEP & Petainer).

1985: Lamipac plastic barrier tray introduced for pet food products.

1985: Base profile reforming (external) process developed to allow lighter base weight metal to be used whilst controlling buckle and growth of aluminum D&I beverage cans.

1986: Introduction of steel 211/206 diameter cans made at Braunstone.

1986: Conform technology introduced in U.K. food plants for recycling copper welding wire.

1988: Launch of EOLE™ brand full aperture easy-open end.

1988: Oxygen scavenger (OXBAR) developed for use in PET containers to prolong shelf life of sensitive products like beer.

1990: Metal closures with plastic inserts (PT Plus closures) provide greater tamper evidence.

1990: Introduction of blowforming process for 2-piece and 3-piece containers increases shelf differentiation and brand recognition.

1990: IDEAL® Closure (polymer/metal hybrid) significantly reduces opening forces. Can be used on both glass and plastic containers.

1991: Polymer coated steel used on drawn baby food cans and full aperture easy-open ends.

1991: First 211/202 steel beverage cans produced in Spain.