Applications on the verge: Three-piece resealable closure for cans

Neither firm would disclose much information about the specifics of the manufacturing of the closures, but they have a three-piece design that includes two plastics pieces and a can’s metal top. The closures are being introduced now in Europe on Burn-brand energy drink cans, and in the U.S. on cans for Monster-brand energy drink.

Two Foboha spin stack molds are in operation for the project, with the molding still being done at that moldmaker’s headquarters in Germany, and automation from Hekuma used to handle pre- and post-processing automation for the closures. Ball Packaging Europe is the molds’ owner, and has dubbed the new closures as its Ball Resealable End (BRE) project, with the design already winning Can of the Year and Best in Metal design awards. —[email protected]