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Capabilities

What we run, in one place.

Aluminum can formats, pasteurization, decoration, and the beverage types that belong on our line. If a spec is not listed here, ask on the form.

Specifications

Line specs

Can formats
8 oz sleek12 oz sleek12 oz standard16 oz
Pasteurization
Tunnel pasteurization available
Decoration
Shrink sleevePrinted cans
Beverage types
Functional beveragesHemp-derived THC and CBD beveragesSparkling and still soft drinksReady-to-drink coffee and teaNon-alcoholic alternatives

Specs not listed here are quoted per project. Tell us the format, batch size, and timeline on the project form and the written quote will spell out what applies to you.

Packaging

Aluminum cans, sleeved or printed

We fill non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum cans. Shrink sleeves suit smaller runs and artwork that changes. Printed cans lower the per-can cost at volume in exchange for a larger can order and a longer lead time. We help you pick based on your run size, and the choice is recorded in the packaging spec dossier before materials are ordered.

Tunnel pasteurization is available for products that need it. Whether yours does depends on pH, ingredients, and shelf-life target, which we assess during formulation review.

Beverage types

Built for functional and hemp-derived products

Functional beverages and hemp-derived THC and CBD beverages are our named specialties. Both depend on dosing uniformity, which we check on the line during the pilot run. The same line runs sparkling and still soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, and non-alcoholic alternatives.

Formulation and R&D

Concept or kitchen recipe to production spec, with shelf-life and process-authority planning where required.

Co-packing services

Sourcing

Cans, ends, trays, and ingredients through our supplier relationships, or bring your own. Client-supplied materials are received against a PO and lot-tracked.

For established brands

First runs

Sleeved cans first, a pilot as the gate to production, and a team that picks up the phone.

For emerging brands

Canning questions

Do you tunnel pasteurize?+

Tunnel pasteurization is available for products that need it. Whether your product needs it depends on pH, ingredients, and shelf-life target, which we assess during formulation review.

Sleeved cans or printed cans?+

Both. Shrink sleeves suit smaller runs and frequent artwork changes. Printed cans lower the per-unit cost at higher volumes but require larger can orders and longer lead times. We help you choose based on your run size.

Who supplies the cans, ends, and ingredients?+

Either side can. Many clients have us source cans, ends, trays, and ingredients through our supplier relationships; others supply their own. Client-supplied materials are received against a purchase order and tracked by lot.

Ready to talk about your beverage?

Tell us about your product, volume, and timeline. If we are a fit, you will book a call with the team, not a sales rep.

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