Turnkey can making systems
We provide a complete range of machines and components for the can making industry focusing on three-piece and two-piece can production lines and end making systems. Our machines cover the entire manufacturing process. Today, with more than 15,000 machines and system components installed, our production systems can be found virtually all over the world.
Our products
We design, manufacture, install and maintain fully integrated canbody production lines, operating from very low speeds to a maximum of 1,200 cans per minute, to produce cans, pails, drums and irregularly shaped metal containers. The range of machines contains slitters, transfer systems, welding machines, seam protection and curing systems, bodyformers and seamers, two-piece can production lines, endmaking and peel-off systems.
Products
Slitter
High precision guillotine slitters or rotary slitters with fully automated cutting heads that allow fast format changes.
Transfer Systems
High-capacity transfer systems for all system layouts and configurations with a feeding capacity of up to 1,500 blanks per minute.
Canbody Welder
Welding machines that offer maximum speed, efficiency and flexibility, reliability and user-friendliness.
Coating (Seam Protection)
Fully automated powder-coating or wet-lacquering systems for inner and outer seams at various positions. They guarantee easy, clean operation and low powder or lacquer consumption.
Curing Systems
Modular range of curing systems designed to cure the seam protection layer effectively. Available as gas or induction heating in linear or U-shape.
Can Assembling
Multi-function systems that perform several operations from forming to seaming at low, medium and high speeds. They feature high-level modularity and process capability.
Tester
Pressure decay and light testers for all sizes and shapes i. e. round, square, irregular, cans, drums, pails. Carousel or linear test units adjust easily to the size and shape of the metal container.
2-Piece Cans
Complete production lines for deep-drawn round, conical, rectangular, or irregularly shaped canbodies. High performance presses and 2PC combination machines.
End Making
High efficiency multi-die presses for ends and shells.
Peel-off Ends
Single and multi-lane heat-sealing systems to produce POE.
Conveyor
Conveying systems from trusted third-party suppliers engineered to our customer’s needs.
Palletizer
Customized palletizing systems from trusted third-party suppliers, and stacker for general lines from Sabatier.
Digital Solutions
With Soudronic Digital Solutions, we provide innovative solutions that address your daily challenges.
Accessories
Additional equipment and devices suited for each process step of a can making system.
News
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IPA members impressed by live demonstration at Frei AG
On April 2, 2025, around twenty members of the International Packaging Association (IPA) gathered at Frei AG in Wittenbach for a highly anticipated plant visit, highlighted by the exclusive live presentation of Soudronic’s latest innovation—the COMPACT 240 welding machine. The …
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Becoming a Soudronic service engineer
Kannan’s journey: From India to Switzerland and beyond. When Kannan first saw the job advertisement for a Service Engineer position at Soudronic, he envisioned working for Soudronic’s headquarters in Switzerland. Little did he know that his journey would take him …
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Optimizing curing processes
Oriental Tin Can relies on CURE.LOG. In the competitive world of food can manufacturing, precision, and efficiency are paramount. Oriental Tin Can, one of the Philippines’ leading food can producers, understands this better than most. Recently, they integrated CURE.LOG into …
Events
Indian Aerosols Expo 2025, Mumbai
Mark your calendars for February 28 to March 1, 2025, and join us in Mumbai, India for the Indian Aerosols Expo.
Cannex Fillex de las Américas, Denver
We are excited to be part of the upcoming Cannex Fillex de las Américas exhibition in Denver, Colorado, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
Latamcan 2025, São Paulo
Visit us at Latamcan, the Latin American Canmakers Conference, from May 21 to 23, 2025 at the Bourbon Atibaia Resort in São Paulo, Brazil.
Events
Anuga Food Tec 2024
We look forward to seeing you at our booth at Anuga Food Tec.
Hall: 5.1
Stand No: B – 40
Gulfood Manufacturing Dubai 2023
We were delighted to present our turnkey can manufacturing systems at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai. Our sincere thanks to all visitors and our booth partner Techno Middle East for their support.
Events
Gulfood Manufacturing Dubai 2024
Soudronic Group is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing Food Tech Show, happening from November 5 – 7, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Find out more about our participation.
Events
Cannex Fillex Asia Pacific
We’re looking back on a successful participation at the world canmaking congress Cannex Fillex in Guangzhou, China from 16–19 July 2024.
Do you want to learn more about the new machines and services we introduced?
Events
Indian Aerosols Expo 2025, Mumbai
We are excited to announce our participation as an exhibitor at the Indian Aerosols Expo 2025 in Mumbai, India. Visit us at booth S77/S90 from February 28 to March 1, 2025, to explore our latest innovations and solutions in the aerosol industry. We look forward to connecting with you!
Official website IAE2025:
Cannex Fillex de las Américas, Denver
We are excited to be part of the upcoming Cannex Fillex de las Américas exhibition in Denver, Colorado, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
This event is a great opportunity to showcase our innovations and connect with valued customers. We look forward to meeting you at booth 821 and discussing the latest trends in metal packaging!
Official website Cannex Fillex:
Cannex Fillex de las Américas (Kopie, 03.02.25)
We are excited to be part of the upcoming Cannex Fillex de las Américas exhibition in Denver, Colorado, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
This event is a great opportunity to showcase our innovations and connect with valued customers. We look forward to engaging with attendees and discussing the latest trends in metal packaging!
Updates coming soon.
Events
Cannex Fillex de las Américas
We are excited to be part of the upcoming Cannex Fillex de las Américas exhibition in Denver, Colorado, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
This event is a great opportunity to showcase our innovations and connect with valued customers. We look forward to engaging with attendees and discussing the latest trends in metal packaging!
Updates coming soon.
Our services
Customers learn the meaning of Soudronic support long before they sign a contract. We listen to their needs, suggest solutions, and accompany them throughout the entire decision-making process. Our service starts with the delivery of the machine or system and continues for the entire duration of its productive life. We make sure that our customers’ systems run smoothly by providing training programs for operating personnel and support through our skilled technicians. We provide a comprehensive inventory of 30,000 genuine spare parts and standardized solutions for upgrades and conversions.
Services
After Sales Service
Our global after-sales service starts with the delivery of the machine or system and continues for the entire duration of its productive life. We carry out remote diagnostics or send a technician to a customer’s production site at short notice.
Spare Parts
Around the world and around the clock, our customers can rely on a prompt supply of spare parts that reduce downtime to a minimum. We stock a comprehensive inventory of 40,000 genuine spare and wear parts with the Soudronic quality seal ready for immediate dispatch.
Upgrades & Conversions
Properly maintained, our canbody welders and machines will last virtually forever. That’s why our standardized solutions for upgrades and conversions, offering quantum leaps in efficiency and economy, are often considered a sensible alternative to the purchase of a new machine.
Training
All our customer training programs are individually tailored either to specific machines or to entire production lines. They can choose from standardized to customized training programs at one of our training centers or on-site. Our aim is to enable all participants to operate and maintain our machines safely, efficiently, and economically.
Laboratory
To provide our customers with the highest product quality, Soudronic has a well-equipped metallurgical laboratory at our headquarters in Bergdietikon, Switzerland.
Explore our World of Factories
Dive into our 3D-world showcasing complete can production lines. Explore our high-speed performance or flexible three-piece can making lines. Move through the buildings to discover end making or two-piece can making systems. Learn more about our great upgrades and conversions offers that will ensure the productivity of your valuable installations.
Soudronic Group
Founded in 1953, Soudronic’s headquarters are located in Bergdietikon near Zurich. Today, the company employs a total of around 600 people in its development and production facilities throughout the world and all subsidiaries. The company’s sales and service network covers more than 120 countries, servicing a large and globally spread customer base. Thanks to its sound financial basis, Soudronic remained independent throughout its 70 years of history.
Our brands and subsidiaries
Members of Soudronic Group are Sabatier in France, who are specialized in general lines and Ocsam Cepak in Italy, specialized in slitters and transfer systems. In 2020 welder specialist Can Man from Switzerland joined Soudronic Group as well as Frei AG, Switzerland, as additional brand for coating and curing systems.
Soudronic and sustainability
At Soudronic, we believe the canmaking industry has a responsibility to enlighten consumers about the largely unperceived ecological benefits of our products. If this helps to change consumer perceptions about metal packaging – and push up recycling rates still further, we will already have taken a major step forward.
Career@Soudronic
Soudronic Group counts around 600 employees in eleven countries and offers motivated and well-qualified individuals of all ages challenging job and career opportunities in various areas like engineering, assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, administration, sales or customer service.