2023 Tradeshows: CBC, Pack Expo, OCBC, AMBQ

alna-2023-tradeshows-cbc-packexpo-ocbc-ambq

Cheers to everyone we met for making these tradeshows more than just booths and brochures.

As 2023 wraps up, we're looking back on a year filled with amazing people and fantastic beverages, with a memorable finale at the Québec Microbreweries Convention.

A big thanks to everyone who shared their insights (and exceptional brews). Here's to more great drinks and conversations in 2024!

Contact Us >

Meet Us Here

Deatails Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) 2023 Pack Expo 2023 Ontario Craft Brewers Conference (OCBC) 2023 Québec Microbreweries Convention (AMBQ) 2023
Date May 8-10, 2023 September 11-13, 2023 October 25-26, 2023 November 27-29, 2023
Location Music City Center, Nashville, TN Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON Centre des congrès de Québec, Québec, QC
ALNA's Booth #2654 #N-9059 #707 N/A
Website https://www.craftbrewersconference.com/ https://www.packexpolasvegas.com/ https://ontariocraftbrewers.com/conference/ https://ambq.ca/

Photos

bcbeercon-2024-alna-packaging

Thanks for stopping by and staying sharp through all the beer🍻 Congrats to the winner of our business card draw - hope that pallet comes in handy!

We’re heading to Ontario Craft Brewers Conference next - catch us on Nov 6-7, -1412. We’ll be giving away another pallet of cans too. See you there 👋

alna-craft-brewers-conference-cbc-2023
alna-pack-expo-2023-03
alna-ontario-craft-brewers-conference-2023

Contact Us >Back to All Articles

Latest News

Aluminum Prices & Your Cans and Ends Supply in 2026 - Why aluminum prices swung hard in 2026, and why your can costs don't move as fast as the headlines do.

Hello Maritimes: Halifax Warehouse + Let's connect at Down East Brew Conference 2026 (DEBC) - We're heading east this March and making our first trip to Fredericton. See you there!

The Invisible Specs: Aluminum Cans and Ends for Pasteurization and Retort - You cannot tell them apart by looking at them, yet using the wrong one can ruin an entire production run.

See You at ACBC and AMBQ 2025 + Giveaways - We’ve got two more shows lined up before the year wraps up - ACBC in Red Deer and Microbrasseries du Québec (AMBQ) in Québec City.

Full Aperture Can Ends in 2025 - It might come across as being unique just for the sake of it, but it actually opens up real possibilities for a more diverse range of drinks to be packaged in a can.

Tariffs & Your Cans and Ends Supply: What We Know (Today) - You don't have time to study international trade policy, and neither do we. But this stuff impacts all of us.

Should I Go for Slim/Sleek? - After all, they're both "slimmer" than Standard. But what’s the real difference? And how does this impact your product, packaging, and production?

Digitally Printed Cans in 2024/25 - Technically, we shouldn’t be posting about something we’re not fully ready, but it’d feel like we’re ignoring the obvious if we didn’t address this AI-level hype.

2024 Fall Tradeshows - we’re getting ready for two major tradeshows to close out the year - BC Craft Brewers Conference (#BCBeerCon) and Ontario Craft Brewers Conference (OCBC).

Cardboard Can Carriers Products & Application Guide - It’s like the classic “fast, cheap, good” iron triangle - it's difficult to have it all, but sacrificing quality isn’t an option.

Canada’s Single-use Plastic Ring Ban - Plastic six-pack rings are phasing out. Find sturdy, eco-friendly alternatives that won't fall apart.

Inside the Can: EPOXY vs BPANI Liners Explained - Let's discuss the two most popular liners.

Can End Deep Dive: B64 vs CDL - Let's explore the two most popular can end formats and see how they stack up.

The Age-Old Debate: Traditional vs. Digital vs. Shrink-Sleeved Printed Cans - Navigating MOQs, lead times, and unit costs.

Shrink Sleeved Cans in 2024 - With digital printing offering the same perks, why do shrink sleeves still in the game?

The Finish Line: Exploring Matte, Gloss, Tactile, and Retort - Let's discuss the different coatings and how they can fit your cans.

The Making of a Can