The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers (Aerobal) has announced the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2024. The awards went to outstanding designs, innovative technologies and sustainable solutions in the categories „Market-ready aluminium aerosol cans“, „Prototypes“ and „Sustainability“.
Trade journalists from leading industry magazines formed the jury and decided on the best entries. There were two winners in the category „Aluminium aerosol cans already on the market“ this year: Trivium Packaging USA and the Turkish manufacturer Aryum.
Aryum received the award for an aluminium can produced for a J. brand men's perfume. Aryum opted for an aluminium Technology called „360° Embossed Shaping with Oriented Printing“, to highlight the brand with a square embossed shape and special colouring. The embossing not only gives the tin a special aesthetic, but also a unique tactile experience.
Trivium Packaging USA received an award for an aluminium can developed for the insect repellent Grand Tongo from California. This can combines Technological innovation with environmental awareness. The can uses a bag-on-valve system that produces a fine spray mist and thus minimises product waste. A twist-off cap also protects against accidental spillages, which minimises the Safety during transport and storage increased. The purist design and subtle use of colour accents make it easy for consumers to choose between the different fragrances.
Prototypes: New standards in safety and sustainability
The Swiss company Nussbaum came out on top in the „Prototypes“ category. Their innovative design of a 15-bar aluminium aerosol can with a diameter of 40 mm convinced the jury. Particularly noteworthy is the Segment thread, which enables safe and easy handling. Thanks to this technology, the screw cap can be firmly attached, which prevents the contents from escaping unintentionally. The cans are also Compatible with standard spray heads and valves, which makes them extremely versatile. These technological features make the prototype particularly suitable for applications in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, personal care, household and industrial sectors.
Focus on sustainability
Trivium Packaging Brazil won the „Sustainability“ category with an aluminium can for the „Best of the Best“ deodorant from Adidas. This can, developed in collaboration with Adidas and the Champions League, is characterised by its technical sophistication and the use of sustainable materials out. Trivium opted for the aluminium alloy PivotAL, which contains up to 25 percent recycled content and is produced in a process that emits less CO2-emissions. In addition, the Can interior paint reduced by 50 per cent, which also contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2024 are characterised by their outstanding technical innovations and sustainable approaches. Aerobal once again sets standards in the industry with this award and shows that technological development and environmental awareness can go hand in hand.
Source: Aerobal
