The Ohio State University Will Host the Seminar “a Young Packaging for Future Generations” on Aluminum Beverage Cans

On Wednesday, August 13, and Thursday, August 14, The Ohio State University will host the technical seminar “A Young Packaging For Future Generations” at its main campus in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at professionals in the metal packaging sector, particularly in the aluminum beverage can segment.

The event will take place in the main building of Food Science and Technology, offering two full days of training from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including meal breaks and networking opportunities. The program includes 14 specialized conferences delivered by experts from leading companies in the industry such as Arconic Corporation, Stolle Machinery Company, Henkel Corporation, INX International Ink Co, Pneumatic Scale-Angelus, OneVision Corporation, and JBT Marel Corporation

The seminar content is aimed at both can manufacturers and packaging users, as well as professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of this technology. The sessions, ranging from intermediate to advanced levels, will deeply explore the aluminum can production process: from material manufacturing, its formation and online processing, to filling, double seaming, and sterilization of ready-to-drink beverages.

This event represents a valuable opportunity to understand the challenges and advances in an industry that is key to sustainability and packaging innovation.

Seminar Description This seminar aims to provide a clear understanding of the fundamental processes and key materials in aluminum can manufacturing and beverage packaging.

It will address the essential aspects of manufacturing two-piece aluminum beverage cans, regulations on materials in contact with ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, and the processes necessary to launch a stable and safe product to market.

The content will cover the entire package manufacturing process: from the aluminum coil to the finished can, including filling, double seaming, and thermal treatments (pasteurization/sterilization) necessary to ensure a safe RTD beverage with shelf stability.

Registration fees:

• $825 until the early registration deadline (July 30, 2025)
• $875 after that date

For more information about the seminar, visit https://go.osu.edu/cans