Crown Scores Big in 2016 for Innovative Packaging Designs

Crown is closing out 2016 by scooping up multiple industry awards that recognize the innovative packaging it has developed in conjunction with customers around the world.

• Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East took home the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s (MPMA) ‘Best in Metal’ award for its collaboration with Aegir Bryggeri. The Norwegian craft brewer chose Crown’s fully removable 360 End^® to top off the beverage cans used to package its pale ales and IPA’s. 
• At the Cans of the Year Awards during The Canmaker Summit in Lisbon Portugal, Crown’s InnoValve^™ Can – developed as the beverage industry’s first textured draft latte in a can with La Colombe Coffee Roasters – won Gold in the Beverage Two-Piece can category.
• At the Asia CanTech conference in November, president of Crown Asia Pacific, Robert Bourque, shared insight into how Crown helps brands engage with consumers in the region. In addition to the presentation, Crown was recognized with three awards:
  • Supreme Award and Decorative Award for the 355ml sleek style can produced for Monster Energy.
  • Beverage Two-Piece Award for the Company’s work with Pepsi Bevcan on a 375ml sleek style can.
• At the UK’s Starpack Industry Awards, Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe was honored with the Bronze Award in the Luxury Category for packaging for Ballantine’s Finest and Ballatine’s12 Years Old brands. Judges commented that the Christmas designs offered ‘good visual impact’, ‘good balance between gloss and matte’ and more.
• At the World Beverage Innovation Awards, Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East took home Best Can or Alu Bottle with The London Beer Factory – the first UK brewer to adopt Crown’s 360 End^®. The London Beer Factory brings its craft beer to life with a product portfolio that is filled with unique flavors and engaging aromas via Crown’s removable lid.

Visit the Awards section of Crown’s site to learn more about where our work has been recognized.