Built to Lead
South Asia
Three pillars power every can we make — a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant running round the clock, a rigorous quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, and continuous investment in the latest aluminium packaging technology.
Manufacturing
Fully automated modern manufacturing plants running round the clock at our Horana Export Processing Zone facility — producing cans and ends to the exact specifications demanded by global beverage brands.
Production Process
Raw Material Intake
Premium aluminium coil (alloy 3104 for cans, alloy 5182 for ends) is received from certified international suppliers and inspected to verify dimensional and chemical compliance before entering the line.
Cupping & Body Forming
Blanks are stamped from coil and deep-drawn into cups, then ironed into seamless cylindrical bodies through a series of drawing and ironing (DI) dies — achieving precise wall thinning without seams or joins.
Trimming, Washing & Coating
Excess metal is trimmed, the body is washed and treated, then a BPA-free internal lacquer coat is applied and cured — creating a food-safe barrier that protects flavour integrity and prevents corrosion.
Printing & Decoration
Multi-colour lithographic printing using DLE (Dry Lithography Elimination) technology is applied to the exterior, followed by an overvarnish for abrasion resistance. Up to 8-colour custom brand artwork is supported.
Necking, Flanging & Inspection
The top of the body is necked to the correct diameter (200 or 202) and flanged for seaming. Automated vision inspection, leak testing, and dimensional checks are applied before palletising.
Palletising & Dispatch
Finished cans are automatically palletised and stretch-wrapped for transport. Our logistics team coordinates direct delivery to customer filling lines across Sri Lanka and international markets.
Quality Assurance
Maintaining international quality standards consistently throughout all processes is a core success factor at Ceylon Beverage Can. Quality is not a checkpoint — it is embedded in every stage of production.
"At Ceylon Beverage Can, maintaining international quality standards consistently throughout all processes is a core success factor of our business. We strive to manage all functions of operations in a reliable and efficient manner systematically, with committed continuous improvement in product creativity, quality and processes."
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015 & FSSC 22000
Our Quality & Food Safety Management System complies with ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 international standards, statutory requirements, and all customer-agreed specifications.
Continuous Improvement
Quality & food safety improvement programmes emphasise continual enhancement at every production stage. Effectiveness is validated through internal and external ISO-recognised audit processes.
Automated Vision Inspection
Every can and end passes automated optical inspection systems at full line speed — checking for score depth, tab rivet quality, surface defects, dimensional tolerances, and hermetic integrity.
Customer Focus
Active pursuit of customer orientation activities assures that all quality and food safety requirements are identified and met. Our technical team provides end-to-end support from artwork to line qualification.
Food Safety Hazard Control
We identify, analyse and control all conceivable biological, chemical, and physical hazards associated with receiving, storage, processing, and dispatch — ensuring a safe product reaching the end consumer.
Environmental Standards
Within our Environmental Management System we commit to identifying pollution sources, complying with applicable laws and regulations, and continually improving our ISO 14001-2015 aligned environmental performance.
Quality Across the Supply Chain
Our Suppliers
All materials are sourced from renowned, qualified international suppliers. We test and use only materials that comply with health, safety, and environmental standards — and continually collaborate to innovate greener products.
Human Resources
The originality of our employees is the key strength behind CBC's success. Our team of experts are highly talented individuals with deep knowledge of the manufacturing process — trained, motivated, and empowered to maintain quality every shift.
Customer Technical Support
CBC acts as an industry specialist for after-sales technical resolution. From filling-line seamer setup to can performance diagnostics, our CTS team ensures your operation runs without interruption.
Technology
Consistent investment in emerging technology gives CBC the forefront position in South Asian aluminium packaging. From DLE printing systems to automated seamer controls, our plant runs the best available equipment.
Consistent investment in emerging technology for manufacturing and delivering creative beverage can concepts for customers has given us a forefront position in the South Asian region — helping the continuous improvement of production efficiency and product effectiveness.
We always encourage research & development with the latest technologies to improve product quality, reduce material usage, and open new design possibilities for our customers' brands.
Core Technologies
DLE Printing Technology
Dry Lithography Elimination (DLE) technology enables high-quality cutting-edge exterior printing under the supervision of professional designers. Up to 8 colours can be applied in a single pass, delivering vivid, shelf-ready brand graphics.
Fully Automated Lines
State-of-the-art fully automated manufacturing plants operate with minimal manual intervention — ensuring consistent output quality at 1,800 cans per minute and 4,000 ends per minute across 24-hour production runs.
Vision Inspection Systems
Inline automated vision cameras inspect every unit at line speed for surface defects, print registration, score integrity, and dimensional conformance — rejecting non-conforming units before they leave the plant.
BPA-Free Interior Coating
Food-grade BPA-free epoxy lacquer is sprayed and cured on the interior of every can body, providing a safe barrier that prevents flavour pickup, protects against corrosion, and complies with global food contact regulations.
DI Body-Making Process
Draw and Ironing (DI) technology produces seamless, lightweight aluminium bodies from a single blank — eliminating seam failure risk, reducing material usage versus alternative forming methods, and enabling precise wall thickness control.
Aluminium Alloy Selection
Can bodies use Alloy 3104 for optimum strength-to-weight ratio; ends use Alloy 5182 for superior score and rivet performance. Both are 100% recyclable with no downcycling — supporting circular economy goals for our customers.
Artwork & Printing Services
The attractive, eye-catching appeal of labelling and packaging are critical ingredients in the success of all consumer products. CBC creates and implements flawless aluminium package printing services that impress and attract the end users of your beverage product.
High-quality, cutting-edge printing technology at Ceylon Beverage Can serves the purpose of creating and producing effective exterior graphics under the supervision of professional designers — from initial artwork briefing through colour proofing to final press-approval.
- Up to 8-colour lithographic printing
- DLE (Dry Lithography Elimination) process
- Overvarnish for abrasion and scratch resistance
- Full artwork design & pre-press support
- Highlights and attracts the uniqueness of your brand
Want to See It in Action?
Contact our team to arrange a plant visit, request technical samples, or discuss how CBC capabilities can support your brand.