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Two centuries ago, preserving food was a challenge. Today, it’s an engineering marvel. What began as a quest to keep food fresh for longer transformed how the world produces, protects and transports it. From tins shaped by hand to high speed production lines capable of manufacturing thousands of cans every minute, the journey has been extraordinary. And yet, the story is far from over. Today, the canmaking industry continues to evolve, driven by smarter engineering, greater efficiency and the pursuit of more sustainable packaging. At CMbE, we’re proud to be part of this legacy. Because every great innovation builds on the breakthroughs that came before it, and the next chapter is ours to engineer. Over 200 years of innovation. And we’re still engineering what’s next. Follow CMbE for more fascinating facts, engineering breakthroughs and insights from the world of metal packaging.

What started with a simple metal container in 1810 went on to become a global industry. Peter Durand’s idea changed the way food could be preserved, transported and stored. More than two centuries later, the can has evolved dramatically, but one thing remains constant: the need for innovation. At CMbE, we’re proud to be part of that story. For 90+ years, we’ve been engineering the machines, tooling and technology that keep the world’s canmaking industry moving forward. From one man’s idea to an industry powered by precision. Follow CMbE to discover more stories, innovations and engineering behind the cans we see every day. #CMbE #Canmaking #Engineering #Manufacturing #MetalPackaging #Innovation #WeEngineerYourSuccess

A can may look simple. Making one is anything but. From a flat sheet of aluminium to a finished can, it takes precision, speed and a sequence of highly engineered processes to get every detail right. For more than 90 years, CMbE has been building the machinery behind that transformation, supporting canmakers across the globe with engineering designed to perform at scale. Swipe to follow the journey from aluminium to can.

A peek into a world most people never get to see. Behind something as ordinary as an aluminium can is a world of massive machinery, split-second precision, decades of expertise and people who have spent their careers mastering the craft. Consider this your first glimpse behind the curtain. Because once you see what goes into making a can, you may never look at one quite the same way again. Follow us for more rare glimpses into the world behind the can.

There's an entire side of manufacturing that rarely gets the spotlight. It's not the machines. It's not the finished products. It's the precision tooling that keeps production moving. At CMbE, we design and manufacture custom precision tooling trusted by manufacturers around the world. From our 90,000 sq. ft. tool shops to industries spanning packaging, pharmaceutical, aerospace and beyond, every tool is engineered with one purpose: delivering consistent performance where it matters most. Take a look inside one of manufacturing's best-kept secrets.

Some machines impress on Day 1. The best ones are still impressing on Day 1,000. That's the difference CMbE engineers into every machine. For almost 100 years, CMbE has engineered more than high-performance canmaking machinery. We've engineered reliability. Because the best machine isn't the one you think about every day. It's the one you never have to think about.