BEST CANS OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023 – ACTEGA
UV DIRECT TO METAL Wins Gold Award in “Sustainability” Category
Another significant award recognizing sustainability: The innovative UV DIRECT TO METAL technology, developed by ACTEGA in the Business Line Metal Packaging Solutions, was honored with the coveted “Can of the Year Award” in Gold in the category “Sustainability” at this year’s “The Canmaker Summit” in Edinburgh on October 11, 2023.
The “Cans of the Year Awards” each year recognize the most significant developments and innovations in the metal packaging industry. With a broad spectrum of categories covering all types of metal cans, a panel of expert judges honors international achievements in producing, designing, or optimizing metal cans. The sustainable and resource-sparing UV DIRECT TO METAL process, developed by ACTEGA in cooperation with Brasilata Labs and Plasmatreat GmbH, was able to shrug off the competition in the “Sustainability” category.
“The Gold award was our crowning moment at this great event. Our thanks go to our development partners and our Research and Development department“, said Ömer Yagci, Head of Strategic Marketing, who received the award on behalf of ACTEGA. “Sustainability is essential to us and something we pursue throughout the company. So, it delights us all the more when these efforts are recognized and honored“, adds Yagci.
UV DIRECT TO METAL
With the help of UV DIRECT TO METAL, it is now possible to apply UV coatings directly to a metal surface pre-treated with atmospheric plasma for the first time. On many levels, this represents significant progress in the field of sustainability. Therefore, This innovative solution replaces solvent-based coatings with more efficient and sustainable UV systems. UV lamps are used for curing, enabling a significant energy saving compared to conventional gas ovens. The technology also allows faster and more cost-effective production, causing 40 percent fewer CO2 emissions and lower VOCs than solvent-based coating systems.
ACTEGA has been renowned in the metal packaging industry for years for its intensive commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. For example, the company’s entire Research & Development division is geared towards developing resource-saving solutions and introducing sustainable materials and processes.
