Business Details
39 Years
experience
Metal Food Packaging Solutions for Trusted Brands
Silgan Containers has been a leader in metal food packaging for over three decades, serving Americas most respected brands with technical excellence and innovative solutions. Since our official establishment in 1987, we have built a reputation rooted in trust, accountability, and sustainability, delivering packaging that meets evolving consumer needs. Our team of experts provides comprehensive support, from technical services and equipment maintenance to specialized training programs, ensuring optimal performance for our clients. With a legacy spanning more than a century in canmaking, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to offer sustainable, high-quality packaging solutions.Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to anticipate market trends, reduce environmental impact, and maintain our position as the largest provider of steel and aluminum food containers in the United States. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on customer collaboration, we remain dedicated to advancing food packaging innovation while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.
Services
Metal Food Cans
Can Ends
Steel Chill-Cups
Technical Support
Equipment Services
Packaging Training
Sustainable Solutions
Product Development
Hybrid Packaging
Custom Can Designs
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of technical expertise in canning processes and food safety.
- Our sustainable packaging solutions feature 100% recyclable metal containers.
- We provide on-site equipment troubleshooting and process optimization services.
- Our innovation process incorporates consumer research for proactive solutions.
- We maintain the largest D&I manufacturing capabilities in the food can industry.
Services
Metal Food Cans
Our steel and aluminum food cans provide durable, sustainable packaging for consumer goods. Designed for freshness preservation and nutritional retention, these containers meet rigorous industry standards. Brands rely on our expertise in 3-piece welded, 2-piece DRD, and D&I manufacturing processes to ensure product safety and shelf stability while reducing environmental impact through recyclability.
Technical Support
Our technical service representatives deliver 24/7 support for canning operations, including retort processes and food safety diagnostics. With decades of industry experience, our team provides on-site problem-solving, process optimization, and laboratory testing. We maintain nine specialized facilities to address equipment performance, quality control, and regulatory compliance for food packaging operations.
Equipment Services
Our certified technicians ensure optimal production line performance through preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. Services include double seam evaluations, machine overhauls, and process parameter analysis. With rapid response capabilities, we minimize downtime while maintaining strict quality standards for can manufacturing equipment across multiple facility locations.
Packaging Training
Silgan University offers specialized training programs in metal packaging technology for industry professionals. Our curriculum covers equipment operation, quality control, and process improvement methodologies. Participants gain hands-on experience with manufacturing techniques while learning sustainability best practices and regulatory compliance requirements for modern food packaging solutions.
Sustainable Solutions
We develop environmentally responsible packaging through material optimization and recycling initiatives. Our metal containers require no refrigeration, reduce food waste, and maintain 100% recyclability without quality loss. By incorporating consumer research and lifecycle analysis, we create packaging solutions that balance performance requirements with reduced carbon footprint across the supply chain.
Questions
What types of metal packaging does Silgan Containers produce?
We manufacture steel and aluminum food cans, can ends, chill-cups, and hybrid packaging solutions using 3-piece welded, 2-piece DRD, and D&I technologies for consumer goods applications.
How does Silgan ensure packaging sustainability?
Our metal containers are 100% recyclable without quality loss, require no refrigeration, and help reduce food waste. We implement material efficiency practices and lifecycle assessments to minimize environmental impact.
What support services are available for customers?
We provide 24/7 technical support, on-site equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and specialized training programs through our experienced service teams and nine laboratory facilities.
Can Silgan create custom packaging solutions?
Yes, our product development team works with clients to create customized can designs, color options, and shaped containers that enhance brand differentiation while maintaining functional performance requirements.
What industries does Silgan serve?
We primarily serve food and beverage manufacturers, pet food producers, and consumer packaged goods companies requiring durable, sustainable metal packaging solutions across North America.
