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Ecocap’s, an Italian excellence in the sector of industrial machinery for can packaging, will participate in the next edition of Drinktec 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, scheduled in Munich from 15 to 19 September 2025.
Inside the stand B4-144 of Pavilion B4, Ecocap’s will present its TopSyl patent, the result of research towards product protection, sustainability, production efficiency and brand enhancement.
Plus, an important novelty. Stay tuned!
Drinktec, which in 2022 saw the presence of almost 50,000 visitors from 169 countries and over 1,000 exhibitors from 55 nations, represents for Ecocap’s an important opportunity to discuss with the main international players and a strategic showcase to show its patented aluminium lidding systems, ideal for protecting and promoting canned beverages in a sustainable and distinctive way.
The key themes of the 2025 edition – circular economy, digitalization of processes (Data2Value) and health trends in consumption – are fully in tune with Ecocap’s mission: to offer solutions that combine innovation, respect for the environment and attention to the needs of the end consumer.
Ecocap’s awaits you at drinktec 2025 to discover the future of can packaging machinery… and more!
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Aluminium (CIAL) announced the return of the “Every Can Counts” campaign, the Italian version of the international program Every Can Counts, active in 19 countries in Europe, the United States, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.
The goal of the project is clear and concrete: to increase the separate collection of beverage cans consumed out of home, where recycling is still less widespread than in domestic environments. Although Italy already boasts an excellent can recycling rate of 93.8% – well above the European target of 86.3% – it remains essential to intervene in large outdoor events, such as concerts and festivals.
During the summer of 2025, the campaign will be present throughout Italy during the main musical events. A team of young people will raise awareness among the public through games, animations and educational activities, directly collecting used cans. In some stages, the CIAL Rainbow will also be visible, an artistic installation made with eco-active Airlite paints, capable of reducing up to 90% of air pollutants.
The “Every Can Counts” project is not new to excellent results: in previous editions, it has achieved a 100% recycling rate of the cans distributed during events. A success that demonstrates how powerful a simple but incisive message is: every correctly collected can be reborn infinitely, giving new life to aluminium and reducing the environmental impact.
Informing, educating and involving are important tools for building a culture of responsible and widespread recycling. Every gesture, if shared, can really make a difference.
The entire Ecocap’s philosophy is based on recycling and respect for the environment. It is no coincidence that its TopSyl patent allows you to seal cans safely and efficiently: TopSyl is 100% aluminium and 100% recyclable.
From June 10 to 12, Ecocap’s participated in EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025, one of the most relevant events for the packaging and processing sector in Latin America. With over 700 international exhibitors, the fair confirmed itself as a strategic meeting point for innovation and sustainability in packaging.
At booth Ecocap’s presented TopSyl, the patented system for sealing cans, made of 100% recyclable aluminum. The solution attracted great interest among visitors thanks to its ability to guarantee hygiene, food safety and visually powerful brand communication, while reducing the use of plastic.
Participation in EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 represented an opportunity for Ecocap’s to strengthen its presence in the Latin American market.
The balance of participation is more than positive: the event recorded an absolute record of visitors (17.000 buyers), with a strong presence of operators from craft and industrial breweries, but also from companies active in the production of canned coffee, kombucha, energy drinks, soda and juices.
All Mexican producers, interested in solutions that combine production efficiency, environmental sustainability and added value for the consumer.
The Guadalajara’s experience has proved to be an important springboard to strengthen Ecocap’s presence in Latin America and confirms the growing interest of the market in technologies that combine innovation and environmental responsibility.
Ecocap’s is already looking to the next international events, with the certainty that the future of packaging passes (also) through Mexico.
A structured, widespread and high-performance collection system: this is the Italian model for recycling aluminium packaging, which in 2024 not only reached the European targets set for 2025 (50%), but also anticipated those planned for 2030 (60%).
This is certified by the data illustrated at the Annual Public Assembly of CIAL – National Consortium of Aluminium Packaging.
The recycling rate stood at 68.2%, with an overall recovery of 71.7%. The slight drop compared to 2023 (-2%) is the result of the introduction of the new European rules, which now also include composite packaging containing aluminium. The Italian supply chain has demonstrated great adaptability, effectively managing an increase in the 8.5% placed on the market thanks to a proven collection, selection and treatment network.
Significant results also for beverage cans, with a recycling rate of 86.3%, despite a 16% increase in consumption. The slight percentage drop compared to 2023 (–8%) does not affect the overall efficiency of the system, which was able to respond promptly to the increase in volumes.
In 2024, the recovery of over 62,400 tons of aluminium packaging made it possible to avoid the release into the atmosphere of approximately 442,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent and save 197,000 tons of oil equivalent.
A substantial contribution to the ecological transition.
In fact, recycled aluminium requires just 5% of the energy used to produce primary aluminium.
This data highlights how each recycled package is not simply waste, but a resource that reduces environmental impact and optimizes energy consumption, making recycling a key strategy for a more sustainable future.
The 2024 data confirm the maturity and effectiveness of the Italian system for the management of aluminium packaging, among the most advanced in Europe. Despite the introduction of new European criteria that expand the calculation of inputs to include composites, the Italian model has maintained high performance, with growing recycling volumes. The result is the fruit of solid cooperation between citizens, businesses and institutions, capable of combining environmental sustainability, economic efficiency and inclusion.
Ecocap’s TopSyl patent was specifically designed to meet environmental protection criteria. Made entirely of aluminium and capable of adhering to the can without the need for plastic or glue, TopSyl is the perfect solution to maximize results in terms of hygiene, safety and communication, while respecting nature.
With deep sorrow, the Cassoli Group announces the passing of Paolo Cassoli, founder and President, a central figure in the Italian mechanical industry and a man of extraordinary humanity.
Born in 1933, Paolo Cassoli showed a strong talent for invention from a very young age: in 1949, at just 16 years old, he filed his first patent, a device for stretching clotheslines on terraces. From that first gesture began a long journey of innovation, which would leave its mark on the history of packaging in Italy.
In 1964 he founded Cassoli Macchine Automatiche, creating the first Italian machine for packaging multiple packs of toilet rolls in a garage. That machine, the RA/CI, is now preserved at the Museum of Industrial Heritage in Bologna.
Alongside his son Stefano, Paolo Cassoli has guided the growth of the group until it became a solid reality, with over 250 employees and numerous international patents. Today the Cassoli Group, which includes Ecocap’s, CPS Company and NEMA by CPS Company, is led forward with the same spirit of innovation and respect for people by his daughter-in-law Maddalena and his grandchildren Marco and Jacopo.
An avant-garde entrepreneur, Paolo Cassoli has always been able to anticipate the needs of the market, dictating standards even before they were requested. But it is above all as a man that he has left a profound mark, thanks to the authentic bond with the territory of Casalecchio and with the company, for his large family.
He was also a man of passions: he loved the sea, boats, and his inseparable pipe, an ever-present companion in moments of reflection.
Paolo is reunited with his wife Paola and his son Stefano, leaving a legacy made not only of innovation, but above all of values, vision and humanity. He leaves behind his daughter-in-law Maddalena, his grandchildren Jacopo and Marco with their respective wives Vanessa and Francesca, and his great-grandchildren Tommaso, Eleonora and Arianna.
The entire Cassoli Group gathers affectionately around his family, grateful for the example and inspiration that will continue to live on in every project, in every person and in every idea that bears his name.
From June 10 to 12, 2025, Ecocap’s will be among the protagonists of EXPO PACK Guadalajara, the main event dedicated to packaging and processing in Latin America. The event will see the presence of over 700 international exhibitors: a unique opportunity to discover innovative and sustainable solutions for all industries. Ecocap’s will welcome visitors at stand J-1546.
The Italian company will present its patented technologies for the hygienic and sustainable sealing of cans, based on TopSyl, a 100% recyclable aluminium system. An effective solution to guarantee food safety, protection from contamination and greater brand visibility, while reducing environmental impact.
The machinery developed by Ecocap’s is aimed at beverage producers and breweries with the aim of optimizing packaging processes and responding to new market needs in terms of marketing and eco-compatibility.
Participation in EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 represents for Ecocap’s an important international showcase and a strategic opportunity to strengthen its presence in the Latin American market.
The event brings together the world’s leading suppliers of packaging and processing solutions, offering a complete overview of the most advanced technologies, sustainable solutions and innovative machinery for over 40 industrial sectors.
The training program includes daily workshops and events directly on the exhibition floor, with the participation of experts and leading companies in the sector.
Over 17,000 professional buyers from Mexico and Latin America are expected at the event.
EXPO PACK Guadalajara represents a direct and strategic access to the packaging and processing industry in Latin America, attracting buyers and decision makers from across the region.
Founded in 2003 in Bologna, in the beating heart of the Italian packaging valley, Ecocap’s has established itself today as an international point of reference in the can packaging sector. An integral part of the Cassoli Group, the company stands out for its innovative vision that goes beyond the simple containment function of the packaging, making it an active part and added value of the product.
The unique and patented Ecocap’s system allows you to protect and enhance cans with 100% customizable and 100% recyclable capsules, compatible with any packaging solution. A technology that not only improves brand visibility, but offers effective protection from dust, dirt and contamination, responding to the growing needs for hygiene and sustainability.
Innovation, sustainability and quality are therefore the pillars on which Ecocap’s builds its growth. Each machine is the result of careful technological research, aimed at responding effectively to the challenges of a constantly evolving market.
Ecocap’s offers a complete range of can packaging machines, divided by production capacity and plant size:
The Cassoli Group, with Ecocap’s, will once again be the protagonist of an international event with its participation in the Marcus Evans event in Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for April 28 and 29.
After the important meeting in Dallas on February 24-25, Ecocap’s and the Cassoli Group confirm their commitment to a program of high-profile events, demonstrating their continued determination to keep up with the evolutions of the sector at a global level.
The choice to participate in an international event such as the Marcus Evans in Kuala Lumpur testifies to the strategic vision of the Bologna-based company, which continues to focus on innovation, development and a solid network of collaborations with the main players in the market. Each event represents a unique opportunity to consolidate its positioninig and build long-lasting relationships with partners and customers, strengthening the Group’s presence in the most dynamic and growing markets.
The participation in these global events with authoritative speakers is an integral part of a strategy aimed at responding to the challenges of a constantly evolving world, with a strong focus on dialogue with industry leaders and the constant improvement of its solutions.
Also in 2025, the Cassoli Group reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a proactive approach in addressing new trends and adapting to changes, carrying forward its mission of innovation and international collaboration. The basis is the company’s desire to continue to be a point of reference for all its stakeholders, in an increasingly competitive and interconnected global context.
Sustainable innovation meets responsible food culture: Ecocap’s, thanks to the innovative TopSyl patent, has allowed Acqua S.Bernardo to give visibility to its role as Official Supporter of Slow Food Italia.
The cans of Acqua S.Bernardo – made of 100% recyclable aluminum – have in fact been customized through TopSyl, highlighting the contribution of the Piedmontese company towards Slow Food Italia on the particular occasion of SANA Food and Slow Wine Fair 2025.
Supporting Slow Food Italia, which has always promoted a more equitable and sustainable food system, represents a concrete commitment, by Acqua S.Bernardo, towards a future in which quality, innovation and respect for the environment go hand in hand.
The adoption of TopSyl by a prestigious brand like Acqua S.Bernardo confirms the attention to reducing the ecological impact, responding to the needs of consumers who are increasingly attentive to sustainability.
TopSyl, an international patent by Ecocap’s, is a 100% eco-sustainable capsule that protects the contents of cans without compromising the environment. Made entirely of aluminum, TopSyl offers an effective solution against contamination, improving conservation and ensuring hygiene and safety without the use of glues or plastics.
An integral part of a supply chain that is increasingly attentive to sustainability, TopSyl is also an effective marketing tool. Ideal for promoting initiatives, projects and solutions in an easy and immediate way.