About - CANOVATION

1795

Origins of Canning

Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned a prize (12,000 francs) for inventing a reliable food preservation method to feed his armies.

1810

The can is born

Nicholas Appert invented a method of preserving food by sealing it in glass bottles. Shortly after, Peter Durand patented the use of tin-plated, wrought-iron cans instead of bottles.

1818

First tin-plated can in the US

The first recorded use of tin cans in the United States. These early cans were bulky and required a separate can opener to access the contents.

1935

First Beverage Can

The American Can Company introduced the first beverage can. Originally used for beer, these beverage cans required a separate tool, the church key, to open.

1959

First Aluminum Can

The first aluminum can was introduced in the US. Aluminum quickly became a popular choice due to its lighter weight and resistance to rust compared to steel cans.

1962

First Self-Opening Can

The pull-tab, or ring-pull, significantly improved convenience by eliminating the need for tools to open cans.

1975

First Stay-On-Tab Can

Introduced by Falls City Brewing, the stay-on-tab was a major improvement to the ring-pull, which posed litter and safety issues

2010

Fully Removable Top

Especially popular for craft beer, this innovation allowed consumers to remove the entire lid, enhancing drinkability.

Mid 2000s

First Aluminum Bottles

Popular with premium beers, this lightweight, resealable innovation combines the benefits of cans and bottles.

2025

AND THEN NOTHING FOR MORE THAN A DECADE

The all-in-one can solution! CanReseal offers game-changing benefits for beverages, food, pet food, and more consumer-packaged goods.

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