1 FEB 2024 · In this slightly shorter episode, we are joined by Actega’s Teresa Ramos and Roeslein & Associates’ Martha Rojas. The pair talk about what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated environment and crucially, how the industry needs to do more to level the playing field for women in the industry. They also talk about how the industry seeks to future-proof itself for years to come, encouraging the next generation of women metal packaging professionals is essential, to ensure that the industry maximises a talent pool at its disposal.

11 JAN 2024 · In today’s episode we welcome Davide Padovani, Chief Executive Officer of Steelforce Packaging. Davide is a dynamic leader with a solid foundation in business and a wealth of experience in consulting and entrepreneurial ventures. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Davide's journey through academia and professional life has created a deep understanding of the business world. His career began in the field of consulting, where he specialised in working with food and beverage companies, amassing eight years of valuable industry knowledge. This experience not only deepened his understanding of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector but also equipped him with the insights and skills needed to thrive in the world of business.His work history reflects his cross over from consulting to entrepreneurship, including starting up the Seal of Quality and The American Metal-Packaging Company. Since 2012, he took the helm of the joint venture, Steelforce Packaging, playing a pivotal role in its expansion and consolidation. During this episode we talk about Davide’s journey within the industry as a fourth-generation family member within. The business, the rich history of Steelforce Packaging, and Davide’s views on the latest industry trends across the whole metal packaging industry supply chain. This is a must-listen for industry figures looking to unpack the latest state of play in the canmaking business – enjoy! But before we begin, we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world Now onto today’s show.

1 DEC 2023 · In today’s episode we have a special episode, as we welcome Meadow and DRT, fresh off their Gold awards at the recent Canmaker Summit. Most household products come in linear single-use packaging made of non-recyclable material. The Meadow Closed Loop Packaging System, with its infinitely recyclable aluminium can paired with a reusable dispenser, is able to deliver personal care products and other consumables in a convenient and truly environmentally friendly package. The circular solution reduces the demand for virgin mate-rial, increasing PCR (post-consumer recycled) content eliminating waste streams such as landfill, incineration and leakage in nature. Meadow has sought collaboration with DRT, providing Meadow with an end manufacturing solution that can be made at scale for the consumer market. The Daisy Top opening is simple to use, but its production requires aerospace precision to achieve reliability at industry-standard speeds of up to 3,000 units per minute. In today’s episode we host a roundtable discussion with some of the indivduals that have brought this concept to life: From Meadow we welcome Meadow co-founder Nick Paget and from DRT Metal Packaging we have President Larry Churchwell, Brandon Rinehart, Vice President Innovation and Will Hoffman, Vice President Sales & Marketing. But before we begin, we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world. Now onto today’s show.

17 NOV 2023 · In today's episode, we welcome Alain Cagnard, Global technical leader metal packaging at Eastman. Alain began his career in the metal packaging industry back in 1994 as a lab technician for the Beer & Beverage internal spray and easy open-end market at Dexter in France which is now Sherwin Williams. He joined PPG, in various technical leader roles in France and Italy, developing coatings throughout the metal packaging supply chain. During his time with PPG, Alain also supported inks for metal packaging, twist-off caps and aluminium coil coating. In 2012 with Valspar(now Sherwin Williams), he was the Technical Director Europe for metal packaging coatings. After his executive MBA with HEC Paris in 2015 he worked in the titanium dioxide business with Kronos Worldwide. In 2018, Alain joined Eastman to help develop polyesters for BPANI coatings applications within the metal packaging coatings and is currently coordinating the global technical efforts for the metal packaging markets within Eastman's coatings and ink's division. During this episode, we discuss the growth of Eastman within the metal packaging sphere, an update on BPA and associated legislation and Eastman's Tetrashield, an Eastman proprietary polyester, which compares favourable with BPA epoxy coatings.

3 NOV 2023 · On today's episode, we are joined by Robert Bunting Jr. Bunting is the 3rd generation President and CEO of Bunting. Robert has been with Bunting for 16 years, serving in a variety of roles consisting of sales, product management, general manager, and now President and CEO Bunting® is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators, metal detectors, materials handling, magnetic printing cylinders, magnets, magnet assemblies, and magnetizing equipment. Founded in 1959 by Walter F. Bunting in Chicago, Illinois, the company has remained family-owned and family-operated ever since. This podcast examines the future for Bunting and Robert’s ambitions for the company in his new role. We hope you enjoy the episode

20 OCT 2023 · In today’s episode we welcome have a very special episode as we welcome two special guests to discuss women in metal packaging. Hot on the heels of their lifetime achievement awards at the recent Latamcan trade show, we welcome Actega’s Teresa Ramos and Roeslein & Associates’ Martha Rojas. As two prominent women in the industry with distinguished careers, the pair talk about their journeys within the can making industry, what it means to be a women in a male dominated environment and crucially, how the industry needs to do more to level the playing field for women in the industry.In what is an inspiring and thought provoking conversation, this is a must listen for all within the industry. As the industry seeks to future proof itself for years to come, encouraging the next generation of women metal packaging professionals is essential, to ensure that the industry maximises its talent pool at its disposal.

5 OCT 2023 · Joining us this week is Kim Kizer. With a career of more than twenty-five years as a manufacturing professional, Kim has been Vice President, Sales and Marketing of CCL Container since 2015. CCL Container is North America’s leading manufacturer of recyclable aluminium aerosol cans, custom aluminium bottles, barrier systems, and other speciality aluminium packaging for global consumer brands. Through her efforts, the company manufactured more than 600 million containers and generated revenue in excess of $400 million in 2022. During the show, we talk about Kim's drive as a single mum, determined to “be self-sufficient, own a home, and give my family a good life.”Kim’s tenacity, integrity, and “never taking no for an answer” has brought her continued success and serves as inspiration for today’s women looking to get the most out of their business careers and life. Before we begin the episode, we must give a special mention to our sponsors PPG. We’re proud to partner with PPG and thank them for supporting The Metal Pack Pod over the coming months. Their range of innovative and sustainable solutions enables its customers to protect and beautify the world. Now onto today’s show…

21 SEP 2023 · In today’s episode we welcome Raul Martinez, Latamcan show director. During the show, Raul reviews the 2023 edition of Latamcan, and also looks ahead to 2024, where the show reverts to Argentina for the first time.But before we begin we must give special mention to our sponsors PPG, their range of innovative solutions help protect and beautify the world.

21 SEP 2023 · In today's episode, we welcome Mike Mackay, managing director of Despray Enviromental. Mike is a world-leading aerosol recycling expert where his business and entrepreneur background spans over 30 years and been involved with over 10 start-ups.His passion for the industry has been founding and developing aerosol recycling to the world market, he is a co-founder of the world's most advanced recycling technology despray so we are in good hands today.Mike presents a thought-provoking interview on how aerosols affect our environment and how to make changes to the current methods of recycling aerosols to create a truly circular economy.This podcast will leave you thinking differently on the importance of aerosol recycling and how it can be accomplished with the industry and policy changes needed to make a major impact.

24 AUG 2023 · Rob Campbell has recently been promoted from divisional president of manufacturing to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rob has over 33 years of experience with Roeslein, making him a natural fit for this vital role. As COO, Rob will be instrumental in streamlining Roeslein’s processes and driving operational efficiency through working with Roeslein's three divisional presidents. During the episode, Rob outlines the company’s recent internal changes, the company’s continued diversification and he comments on the current state of play in the global container market. This episode is a must-listen for metal packaging professionals!