An aluminium can that counters product piracy through the use of an unusual shaping technique was named the overall winner in a competition run by can association Aerobal.
Titled 'She is a Clubber', the can was judged by PKN and other packaging and can magazines around the world to be a worthy winner.
The can, from Turkish producer Aryum, received the most votes for its ability to guard against counterfeits.
On the front of the can there is heart-shaped embossing with the brand name ‘She’ printed in the centre.
The brand name is printed on the back of the can as well, in embossing that runs all around the can in an interplay of shape and print that works to protect it at the same time.
In the prototypes category, a can from German manufacturer Tubex won out over the other entries.
Called ‘Purity’, it is believed to be the first aluminium aerosol can without the need for lacquering.
According to the manufacturer, it was possible to both forego the lacquering, and further optimise some of the can’s mechanical properties such as a higher burst pressure.
