The laser-etch technology is now being offered to customers in the United States and Canada for the first time.
Given their placement and function, beverage tabs are pivotal to the drinking experience and are prime real estate for images or messages that reinforce a brand’s identity or positioning.
Using a different technology than what’s available to Crown’s customers in Europe, Crown’s proprietary process uses a focused laser to remove the top coating of the tab in the required design, either to expose the clear coating beneath or reveal a second colour of coating below.
“At Crown, we are always exploring opportunities to help brands innovate with beverage packaging and more effectively engage consumers,” said Neill Mitchell, vice president marketing and strategic development at Crown Beverage Packaging North America. “Adding laser-etched tabs to our portfolio of services expands our customers’ messaging options and serves as a new vehicle to drive brand sales.”
Source: Crown Holdings Inc
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