As an Official Supporter of Slow Food Italia, Acqua S.Bernardo chose TopSyl to highlight its commitment during SANA Food and Slow Wine Fair 2025. Ecocap’s patented, all-aluminium solution combines sustainability, safety and communication, providing an effective way to promote initiatives and projects dedicated to a more responsible future.
Mohammed Wasfi Al Asi, technical and supply chain director for Coca-Cola in Saudi Arabia, confirmed the excellent performance of TopSyl on the Middle Eastern market.
The adoption of the 110% aluminium TopSyl foil on Coca-Cola cans dates back to 2021 and has since then only given excellent results.
The return on investment for the Ecocap’s machine, purchased to be able to apply TopSyl on Coca-Cola cans, was in fact achieved quickly and with satisfaction.
The TopSyl patent – which makes cans more recognisable and, at the same time, guarantees hygiene and safety on the drink – is highly appreciated by Saudi consumers who in recent years have increasingly chosen to buy Coca-Cola cans with the TopSyl foil.
Customers appreciate both the greater hygiene on the product and the immediate and impactful communication, as well as the total recyclability of the cap.
TopSyl therefore allows to reach the balance – increasingly important in a competitive market like the current one – between sustainability and functionality.
The right balance between innovation, technology, costs and performance is what ensures the success and growth of a product like TopSyl, which also has the great advantage of being sustainable.
Food safety in the beverage sector also involves can packaging. Ecocap’s developed TopSyl, – patented in 2001 – that protects the contact area between the mouth and the pouring point of the can.
Hygiene along the distribution chain is a crucial issue because cans, before reaching the consumer, go through multiple production, storage and transport phases. During this journey, they may come into contact with dust, bacteria, humidity and other contaminants present in warehouses, trucks and points of sale.
Without adequate protection, the surface of the can could become a vehicle for contamination at the time of consumption. This makes it essential to adopt innovative solutions that guarantee high hygiene standards, protecting both the product and the consumer’s health.
In this sense TopSyl represents an effective response to this need. TopSyl is an aluminium seal that adheres to the surface of the can, ensuring:
• Environmental sustainability: made of 100% recyclable aluminium, it reduces the environmental impact without altering the practicality of use.
Ecocap’s innovation with TopSyl improves the hygiene standards of cans in the beverage sector, solving an often overlooked problem: surface contamination.
This sealing system protects the top of the can from dust, bacteria and other external agents, ensuring safer consumption.
In addition to the hygienic aspect, TopSyl is designed with an eye on sustainability. The material used is 100% recyclable and helps reduce the use of disposable plastic, responding to the growing requests for eco-friendly solutions from companies and consumers.
TopSyl is the perfect solution for businesses looking to amplify their message in the offline market. Thanks to the possibility of customizing the cans, TopSyl transforms every drink into an exclusive communication tool.
TopSyl by Ecocap’s is much more than a patent. In a market, where standing out is essential, TopSyl offers a unique competitive advantage. It is not just a heat-sealed protection for cans, but a real amplifier of brand identity. Its advanced technology allows it to be easily applied to any can format without the use of glues, ensuring food safety and enhancing the product in the eyes of consumers.
With TopSyl, the can becomes a powerful advertising vehicle. Companies can leverage this innovation to communicate personalized messages, attract new customers and strengthen brand positioning. Its ability to combine functionality and design makes it an essential element for original and effective marketing campaigns.
The customization offered by TopSyl is not just aesthetic, but aims to create a deeper bond between brands and consumers. In a context in which customer experience is increasingly central, TopSyl represents the key to building customer loyalty and making every interaction memorable.
Opting for TopSyl means investing in a distinctive element that not only improves the perception of the product, but elevates the image of the brand. With TopSyl, each can becomes a message of quality, creativity and innovation, guaranteeing a concrete and lasting competitive advantage. Find out how to turn your cans into a winning marketing tool!
According by European Aluminium – an association that brings together over 100 members including producers, transformers, recyclers and national associations, with 600 plants in 30 European countries – the aluminium can remains among the most used beverage containers globally.
In Europe, 50 billion are consumed every year, mainly for water, soft drinks and beer.
The widespread diffusion of the aluminium can is linked to the combination of multiple advantages: long shelf life of the contents, lightness, ease of stacking, impact resistance, ability to maintain the temperature, ease of recognition for separate waste collection and reduced loss of quality of the material during recycling.
Furthermore, the reuse cycle is extremely fast, requiring only 60 days to return to the market as a new can. These characteristics represent a strong environmental value, difficult to match with other beverage containers.
With the imminent implementation of PPWR, the aluminium can plays a crucial role in reaching the EU’s recycling targets for 2025 and 2030.
Italy stands out among the leading countries in the recycling of aluminium packaging, reaching a rate close to 75%.
According to CIAL, the National Aluminium Packaging Consortium, there are no obstacles to exceeding the 90% recycling rate, a goal that the can sector in Italy has already almost reached. This result is attributed to the education of citizens, supported by close collaboration between various protagonists: aluminium producers, branded companies, distribution, catering, municipal services, citizens and students. A synergy that makes recycling a collective objective.
For the first time, pet therapy arrives in the wards of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute of Bologna, thanks to the initiative of AGITO, the Association of Parents Together with Bone Tumors, which has started a collaboration with the ChiaraMilla amateur sports association, with the support of the Cassoli Group which confirms its commitment to supporting local organizations active in the social sector.
In fact, the project “Milly’s company: DOGtor in the Rizzoli ward” was presented on Friday 10 January at the Rizzoli in Bologna, an initiative dedicated to young people hospitalized in the facility’s oncology department.
The Cassoli Group has decided to finance the first three months of this initiative. The company’s contribution will allow us to start a project that will make a difference in the lives of many people, demonstrating how collaboration between companies, associations and healthcare institutions can generate a concrete and lasting positive impact.
The project, promoted by AGITO, was born from the awareness gained by the volunteers, who experienced firsthand the difficulties of the treatment process. The aim is to offer therapeutic and psychological support through pet therapy, which has proven effective in improving mood, reducing anxiety and alleviating the sense of isolation often felt by patients in hospital.
At the Rizzoli Institute, an animal-assisted education (EAA) project will be launched, aimed at oncology patients hospitalized in the spinal surgery department. The project will last one year with weekly meetings, involving children, adults and bedridden patients. The dogs, trained and guided by specialized operators, will carry out targeted activities such as grooming, brushing, playing games and teaching basic commands. These interactions will not only distract patients from pain, but will offer emotional comfort, promoting relaxation, improved mood and self-esteem. Pet therapy will allow patients to establish a relationship with animals, mediators of emotions and moods, thanks to their non-judgmental nature. Through contact with dogs, patients will be able to develop communication skills, empathy and a greater sense of calm and control, benefiting from a therapeutic experience capable of diverting attention from problems and improving the quality of their stay in hospital.
AGITO, the Association of Parents Together with Bone Tumors, is a volunteer organization founded in 2019 and affiliated with the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. Made up of parents of children affected by bone sarcoma, the association works to raise awareness of oncological diseases, support clinical research and improve the quality of life of patients. During the treatment process, many parents have seen the benefits of the company of a pet, discovering how much animals can alleviate stress and pain. For this reason, AGITO promotes initiatives such as pet therapy in the oncological orthopedic surgery departments, dedicated to patients of all ages from all over Italy, also involving disabled pet operators to offer empathic and psychological support. The association, which has become a fundamental interlocutor for the needs of patients and family members, supports other projects such as the psychology service in the Osteoncology department, ceramics and art therapy workshops, and initiatives to support research.
Ecocap’s, the Bolognese company specialized in the production of can packaging machines, aims to better understand consumer preferences in the beverage market.
In particular, attention is paid to the can segment and the innovative TopSyl aluminium seal, designed to improve the quality and preservation of drinks.
The survey, which will remain open until the end of December, aims to collect data on consumption trends and consumer preferences.
Participating is quick and easy:
and help outline the future of the beverage market.
Ecocap’s machines, together with the patented TopSyl system, offer producers in the beverage world a new innovative and responsible way to protect canned drinks.
In an era where environmental sustainability is fundamental, Ecocap’s is committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that guarantee excellent performance with an increasingly lower environmental impact.
Sustainability is at the centre of Ecocap’s mission thanks to solutions which reduce the aluminium used and achieve its total recyclability.
The TopSyl sealing system, based on a simple but revolutionary aluminium disc, represents an internationally patented innovation.
TopSyl is applied over the opening tab of the can, offering protection against humidity, mould, bacteria and other external agents, becoming an integral part of the can and opening up new communication, marketing and promotional opportunities.
The system consists of a machine that fixes the TopSyl onto the can, using an aluminium-to-aluminium heat-welding technique.
This process occurs without the use of glues or other additional materials, improving the hygiene of the product and reducing costs, while maintaining total recyclability of the materials. TopSyl is 100% sustainable, confirming itself as an ecological and efficient choice for beverage producers.
Ecocap’s offers a range of cutting-edge machines to manage different quantities of TopSyl, based on production needs.
CSS020 and CSS096 are compact machines, ideal for packaging small format cans. Designed for limited production, these machines are flexible and can operate both in line and in stand-alone mode. Easy to use, they guarantee efficiency even for small volumes.
CSS121 and CSS242 are perfect for medium productions, such as soft drinks, beers, mineral waters and other drinks. Equipped with rotary technology, these industrial machines offer great flexibility and the possibility of adapting to different layouts, meeting the needs of more complex production lines.
CSS648 and CSS760 are the solutions for high-speed production. Ideal for large volumes of soft drinks, beers, mineral waters and other beverages, these flexible, rotary machines are designed to maximize efficiency. Thanks to the four warehouses they are equipped with, they can alternate up to four different TopSyl designs, allowing immediate and large-scale customization.
With Ecocap’s machines, productivity and flexibility combine with maximum quality, offering innovative solutions for can packaging, in line with market needs and respecting sustainability.
The Cassoli Group, internationally recognized for the innovation and quality of its packaging machines, has initiated a corporate reorganization process. This is an integral part of a broader strategy aimed at maintaining its role in the sector and responding effectively and promptly to new challenges in the packaging market.
For the three companies of the Group – – CPS Company, Nema Automazione and Ecocap’s – the reorganization is characterized by a series of interventions aimed at optimizing the company structure and improving operational efficiency. Key initiatives include adopting and monitoring new processes and standards, increasing flexibility, increasing research and development activities, and strengthening training programs.
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, to improve the competitiveness of the Cassoli Group on the international scene; on the other, to ensure greater responsiveness to the needs of customers, who operate in an increasingly dynamic and constantly evolving market. The reorganization will allow to offer even more efficient, customer-oriented and sustainable solutions.
This process is part of a context of strong growth and development of the packaging market, driven by the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions and the expansion of new market segments.
The Cassoli Group, with its long tradition of excellence and innovation, is well positioned to make the most of these opportunities and to continue growing in the future.
The company reorganization is therefore a proactive response to market transformations, confirming the company’s desire to continue to be a point of reference in the packaging sector, providing high-quality products and cutting-edge services.
Among metal packaging, cans are the most popular. A trend that is set to grow in the future: by 2026, the global can market will grow by 4.8%, reaching a value of 101,993 million US dollars.
Aluminium, tin and steel are the main metals used and make up a third of all metal packaging, with aluminium being the dominant material for can production in the future.
The growth of the aluminium packaging industry has been driven by new market segments. Cans are used in a variety of areas, although the main demand comes from the food and beverage sector, with strong geographical variations: in North and South America, Europe and Japan, they are mainly used for beverages and processed foods, while in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) for oil, and in the Middle East for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.
The global increase in demand for ready-to-eat and packaged food and beverages, especially alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, is creating new markets for metal cans.
The United States of America is the largest market for metal packaging. However, rising disposable income and urbanization in many developing countries is driving demand for packaged food and beverages: China, India and Brazil are where this growth is being seen.
In Europe, there is a lot of room for growth in metal packaging in the food market, especially for the beverage sector, as the EU is promoting aluminium packaging to promote a circular economy as much as possible.
Aluminium cans are in fact considered more environmentally friendly, with a recycling rate in Europe of over 70%, compared to plastics, whose disposal presents significant problems.
More and more companies are committed to building a brand and a narrative that is synonymous with sustainability: less plastic in favour of new metal cans with healthy inner linings. A process that leads to the growth of investments in this sector and that leads to the creation of products aimed at satisfying the needs and tastes of consumers, as well as being environmentally friendly.
A virtuous example is given by the industries of the Nordic countries that are opting for metal cans for the sale of water, considered healthier and more environmentally friendly.
Many Italian companies are also opting for water in aluminium cans and Ecocap’s itself with TopSyl has participated in the production of water in cans, as with S.Bernardo water!