The Can Makers represents the UK manufaturers of beer and carbonated soft drinks cans

Members of The Can Makers work together specifically to promote the benefits of the drinks can and aid communications between the industry and its customers: the brewers and soft drinks manufacturers and the retailers, as well as the packaging industry, the media and consumers.

The Can Makers Information Service acts as the reference point for data and advice on the beverage can and the can manufacturing industry. Amongst its services is the issue of a regular newsletter and the publication of special reports on research activities. Consumer opinion and industry research forms an important part of the Can Makers programme.

Research into pack profitability is another area of activity to assist retailers and fillers to expand their markets. Other services include the issue of audited industry and retail statistics on the beer and soft drinks markets.

Environmental issues have long been a concern to members of the Can Makers. Considerable investment in research and development over many years demonstrates this commitment. Material recovery schemes and can recycling facilities are wide-ranging and expanding and set to meet EU and government legislative targets.

The Can Makers was the first organisation in Europe formed to promote drinks cans. It is now part of a European network set up under the auspices of Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME), which includes similar organisations in France, Germany and Spain.