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Storage. A hot topic for many brands. While having it included in the price of your can package is enticing, it can also lead to paying for something you don't need, at least not at the scale you're being charged. As you calculate total costs and where there are opportunities to save, consider your actual storage requirements at any given time and then compare rates not only from your vendor but offsite providers as well. You may be surprised what you find, especially over time. Pro tip: Service oriented vendors can help you optimize your ordering cadence to receive the best pricing AND limit storage requirements. Don't be afraid to ask how. Storage is an often overpaid and hidden cost. #beverageindustry #cpgbeverage #aluminumcans

Do you have a plan to scale your brand? If not, here are three foundational principles to keep in mind as you plot your growth roadmap. In our latest blog, we specifically look at key considerations for how to best scale can packaging (quickly) and how to avoid many of the common pitfalls that leave customers expending too much time, money and resources, right when opportunity calls. For the full article: https://lnkd.in/gwX-Mh4N #beverageindustry #CPGbeverage

?? FREE Resource Alert : Forecast Template ?? For many beverage brands, forecasting can feel like throwing spaghetti at a wall. When it comes to securing supply at the best price and right time though, a solid forecast is critical. We're including our #1 download for free below. An easy-to-use forecast template to help you plan your can packaging needs for the next 36 months by product and month. If you find yourself forecasting larger volumes, we'd love to talk printed can savings and supply agreements. Now is the time to be thinking about 2025.

Pause for a second and picture in your mind the day you’ve long dreamed of as the owner of a CPG brand: A major retailer has just placed a huge order for your product. It’s by far the biggest order you’ve ever received. What are your feelings right now? Excitement, surely. But, if you’re honest, there’s probably a ton of anxiety and fear, too. ? How will I scale to meet this demand?? ? Are my vendors ready?? ? Do I even have the space to fulfill this order? If this is the first time you’ve had to think through these kinds of questions, you’ve come to the right place. We have worked alongside many CPG brands as they’ve scaled to reach increasing demand. It’s an exciting time, but one fraught with pitfalls. We created this guide to help you think through questions at each stage of the scaling process so you can be ready. Hopefully after reading this guide that day you’re dreaming of will be the start of the most exciting time in your brand’s history. If you're a brand whose already worked through an intense period of scaling, we'd love for you to add your voice. What is something you wish you would have known to consider sooner?

For many brands it's 'supply agreement season,' but what does that even mean? The quick answer: it's time to be thinking about future supply. The longer answer: Whether demand is known or quickly scaling, supply agreements play a valuable role in helping customers secure the best pricing and guarantee supply. They're a method of purchasing product that provides all parties benefit due to the ability to plan. From a customer standpoint, agreements also offer: - Access to additional discounts and credit - Dedicated account management from forecast to final delivery - Assurance of supply and delivery timelines In our latest blog, we take a deep dive into supply agreements, some of the common pitfalls, and what to consider for maximum savings. Be sure to give it a read before you sign the dotted line.

Corrosion doesn't have to be a catastrophic waiting game. It can be addressed with proactive compatibility testing and monitoring. In this video, jeremy hill, our Director of Operations, walks through how to break down a can and inspect the internal wall for signs of corrosion so that you can be more confident in knowing how your product is performing at any give time. #canpackaging #aluminumcans #beverageindustry #beverageCPG

What is the saltiest beverage you have consumed in a can? Interestingly enough, the saltiest beverage we have tested in aTULC is a beer. While there are general guidelines in terms of what beverage categories are typically hard-to-hold, it's critical not to over generalize. Any product or category can experience failure if the composition is right (or should we say wrong...). #canpackaging #aluminumcans #beverageindustry #beverageCPG

What is can corrosion? What liquids are more likely to cause it? And is there a way to prevent it? We answer all of those questions in our latest blog. #canpackaging #aluminumcans #beverageindustry #beverageCPG #beverageinnovation

Same beverage, two different cans. One failed. One didn’t. What’s the difference? The can on the right was built for the beverage inside of it and the left wasn’t. Some liquids aren’t made to be in a traditional epoxy or BPANI aluminum can. They are ‘hard-to-hold’ and can eat away at the can, via microfissures in the liner as a result of inconsistent, spray-on applications. More simply said, the way liners are traditionally applied in cans isn’t sufficient for every beverage type. Some beverages, due to their acidity, sodium, or sulfite content, will exploit inconsistencies in the protective can liner, resulting in corrosion that ultimately leads to leaky product and off-putting flavors. Rotten eggs anyone? On the contrary, aTULC cans are specifically made to withstand hard-to-hold liquids because the rolled-on liner doesn’t have microscopic holes that can be exploited by the corrosive ingredients. If you’re a beverage producer who would rather invest in your brand and your packaging rather than an insurance plan, you can learn about the aTULC can at our website created specifically to raise awareness on the best way to package premium beverages in cans.

We recently produced the first 16oz aTULC cans in the world. What's more exciting is that in doing so, we challenged (previous) limitations on the internal can liner regarding chloride content and helped enable a brand to expand their product line in cans. ?? A more convenient and accessible option for customers. ?? A more sustainable package for our planet. ? Protective packaging for peak freshness and maximum shelf life. ?? The chance to help a stellar team with an amazing drink expand on their dreams. We love what we do. #aTULC #aluminumcans #beverageindustry #beverageCPG #beverageinnovation #packaginginnovation