Discoveries and Innovations at Cannex Fillex 2024 in Guangzhou - China

Cannex Fillex 2024, held in Guangzhou, China, stood out as a benchmark event in the metal packaging sector, attracting industry leaders from all over the world. This article discusses the main trends and innovations presented at the fair, especially those related to sustainability and advanced printing technologies on metal sheets.

A strong presence in industry

Under the leadership of Affonso Henriques de Barros Carvalhaes, Business Director at Dugraf and Metalitho SM Ltda, our team had the opportunity to explore a variety of new technologies and strategies for the metal packaging industry. The presence of Affonso, an expert in the field, emphasized our commitment to innovation and excellence in the metal packaging decoration and coating segment.

During the fair, eco-efficient solutions were highlighted for curing paints and varnishes using UV and UV LED technologies, which minimize the emission of volatile compounds and hydrocarbons that pollute the environment and are present in solvent-based inputs. In addition, the replacement of traditional varnishes with laminated polymer films was widely presented as a more sustainable and efficient alternative for creating physical and chemical barriers, according to its manufacturers.

The Future of Digital Metal Printing

Cannex Fillex also served as a platform to demonstrate advances in digital printing on metal sheets, showing how this technology can enable more efficient and personalized decoration in smaller production batches.

Dugraf's participation in Cannex Fillex 2024 reinforces our role as leaders in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the global market. With the guidance of experts such as Affonso, we are well placed to face the challenges ahead and continue to drive the evolution of the metal packaging industry. Cannex Fillex has proven to be a valuable source of knowledge and innovation, and Dugraf is excited to apply these learnings and share the news with our customers and partners.

For more information on how we can help raise the quality and sustainability of your packaging solutions, connect with us.