CANPACK Group and P.Wilkinson Containers & William Say & Co. took the top awards in the ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ categories, sponsored by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), at the UK Packaging Awards 2025.

CANPACK Group’s ‘8.6 Original – Tattoo Limited Edition’ can was announced as the winner of ‘Metal Pack of the Year – High Volume Food and Beverage’ with Ardagh Metal awarded Highly Commended for ‘Thatchers Juicy Apple’ can.

P. Wilkinson Containers & William Say’s ‘Knoops Hot Chocolate Tin’ was awarded the top spot for ‘Metal Pack of the Year – Promotional, Decorative & General Line’ with Emballator UK Ltd receiving Highly Commended for the ‘Fleetwood Colour Perfect’ can.

The awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Park Lane, brought together leading packaging professionals to celebrate two decades of innovation, creativity and sustainability across the sector. The ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ awards were presented by Jason Galley, Director and Chief Executive of MPMA, alongside this year’s award’s host, TV personality Paul Sinha.

MPMA’s Jason Galley explains: “The UK Packaging Awards continue to be a key platform for MPMA to recognise how our UK sector is pioneering innovation in design and functionality for brands – redefining what metal packaging can deliver.

“At the same time, our awards celebrate the circularity of metal packaging and how UK metal packagers and their partner brands are not only innovating but championing environmental responsibility.”

Metal Pack of the Year – High Volume Food and Beverage

The limited edition ‘8.6 Original Tattoo’ cans, created to celebrate the art of tattooing, uses CANPACK Group’s Quadromix technology to deliver graphics with unique shelf impact. This innovative approach allows brands to print up to four different can designs in a single production run and is particularly useful for creating limited-edition packaging that enhances consumer engagement and brand storytelling.

Joanna Ozegalska, Senior Marketing Specialist at CANPACK Group, said: “Storytelling that creates shelf impact and meets consumer expectations is incredibly important to our customers. It is a true honour to win Metal Pack of the Year, as this recognition highlights our continuous commitment to driving design innovation.”

Highly Commended was awarded to Ardagh Metal Packaging for the ‘Thatchers Juicy Apple’ can for its striking design and soft tactile finish.

Metal Pack of the Year – Promotional, Decorative and General Line

P. Wilkinson Containers & William Say’s digitally-printed metal container for ‘Knoops Hot Chocolate Tin’ used cutting-edge digital technology to achieve an intricate texture simulation with high-definition detailing, complemented by a modern minimalist design. This innovation allows for lower costs and quicker lead times, setting a new benchmark in luxury tin design.

Stuart Wilkinson, Sales and Marketing Director at P. Wilkinson Containers & William Say, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be first-to-market with digitally printed tins in the UK. To utilise this technique with Knoops, a brand that shares our passion for quality and innovation, has been a perfect fit.”

Highly Commended was awarded to Emballator UK Ltd for the ‘Fleetwood Colour Perfect’ can receiving praise for its striking shelf appeal and single pass 4 colour printing.