Canpack expands manufacturing capacity in Colombia and Russia

Beverage packaging manufacturer Canpack is expanding its capacity by more than one billion cans annually to support growing markets in Colombia and Russia.

The expansion responds to the growing demand for the company’s products in both markets.

According to the Krakow-headquartered company, this increase is driven by both a focus on environmental sustainability, as well as a growth in sales.  

As part of the expansion, Canpack’s facility in Colombia will increase annual capacity by 46% from 1.3 billion cans to 1.9 billion.

Its Russian facility, meanwhile, will increase annual capacity by 34% from 1.9 billion cans to 2.55 billion with a focus on its 449cl format which is said to be preferred by beer producers and consumers.  

In Colombia, Canpack offers the 269 FIT, 330 STD, 355 STD and 473 STD formats, while in Russia, the manufacturer offers the 25cl, 33cl, 33cl fit, 449cl and 50cl formats.

The expansion is expected to add more than 150 full-time employees.

Roberto Villaquirán, CEO of Canpack Group, part of the Giorgi Global Holdings, said: “We are excited to increase capacity in these markets and continue to offer clients a wide range of aluminium packaging innovations.

“With a renewed focus on environmental sustainability and continued growth from sectors beyond beer, soft drinks and energy drinks like wine, coffee, teas and water, more brands are turning to Canpack to help them bring products to market.”