Hello Maritimes: Halifax Warehouse + DEBC 2026

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Hello Maritimes, we are heading east this March. ALNA is making our first trip to Fredericton for the Down East Brew Conference (DEBC) on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

We’ve heard great things about this event, and since we are officially expanding our footprint into Atlantic Canada, it felt like the right time to show up in person.


1. Halifax Warehouse: Opening Soon

We are currently setting up a warehouse in Halifax. Moving inventory closer to you means we can finally cut the freight tax on long-haul shipping. By stocking locally, we can offer faster lead times and lower the barrier for smaller, more frequent orders. It’s a simpler way to manage your cash flow without waiting on a truck from across the country. Initial stock arriving in March includes 355 mL / 12oz. Standard Blank Cans, 473 mL / 16 oz. Standard Blank Cans, and 202-B64 Can Ends.


2. Let’s connect at DEBC

We’ll be at the trade show at the Delta Fredericton on March 5th, from 8am to 5pm. Since it’s our first time at the show, we’re mostly looking forward to meeting the people behind the local brands. Whether the warehouse stock beats us there or arrives shortly after, we want to hear about your production plans for 2026 and see how a local supply chain can help your bottom line.

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