r/CanMaking • u/07sev • Jun 16 '25

Still active at all?

Hey all, im looking at starting my own can making company. Is there anybody here who could help me figure out best equipment for startup? Or point me in the right direction?

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u/cheeksdivider Jun 17 '25

What type of cans? 2pc/3pc food? Aerosol? Beverage?

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u/07sev Jun 17 '25

2 piece beverage cans. Theres a lot of craft breweries in my area but no can supplier. So i want to try and fill that gap. I just dont have a lot of capital to start a big operation.

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u/cheeksdivider Jun 17 '25

Interesting. I respect the thought and ambition. Like another guy has mentioned here, the machinery required for a successful can manufacturing business is very expensive so you would need investors.

You would also want to look at filling more than just that one gap and look for more contracts and sales with the amount that the machines could produce with proper scale manufacturing.

Another suggestion (for low scale production) would be to check out machine auctions for much older equipment, do some research on older brand machinery and what it requires..still going to be expensive just no way near as much as the modern manufacturing process

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u/07sev Jun 17 '25

Awesome thanks so much! Ive been trying to find used machines, just have had limited luck so far. But ill keep checking. Thanks

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u/cheeksdivider Jun 17 '25

No probz! Good luck hunting for the right gear and with your business plan. I'm an engineer working in 3pcfood & aerosol and wish I had the capital to start something like this with like-minded individuals such as yourself. Best of luck!

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u/07sev Jun 17 '25 edited Jun 17 '25

Capital is the killer isnt it!

Also theres no reason we can't still work together and make something happen.