13th International Tinplate Conference, London, UK
9th – 10th September 2025

Delegates from across the global tinplate supply chain met to present and discuss the latest developments in tinplate, with expert highlights from tin mills, traders, canmakers, suppliers and researchers.

ITA has hosted this event every four years since 1976, with the latest held in partnership with canmaker associations from the US and Europe. It’s holistic approach combining markets, sustainability and innovation proved a successful formula.

Global tin markets overview
Tom Langston, International Tin Association (ITA).

Tinplate markets – Navigating tinplate flows under tariffs, anti-dumping, and CBAM
Davide Padovani, SteelForce Packaging

Consumer trends in the metal packaging market
Laetitia Durafour, Sonoco

China tinplate market insights and Shougang’s high-quality practice
Mo Zhiying Organisation, Shougang Jingtang United Iron and Steel

Process-oriented material modelling of high strength packaging steels
Thomas Lieber, Fraunhofer IWU.

The past, present, and future of tinplating electrolyte on high-speed electrolytic tinning lines
Craig Clease, Jasper Brugman, Quaker Houghton

Towards intelligent assistance in tinplate manufacturing: An AI-Chatbot for qualitative defect guidance
Damian Levin, Ternium Argentina

Responsible tin sourcing – Leveraging the Tin Code & other practical solutions for key users
Samantha Munro-McClure, International Tin Association (ITA).

Update on food contact regulation and testing
Dr. Ulrich Nehring, NEHRING Consultants

Recyclability regulation for steel for packaging in Europe
Steve Claus, Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE).

Evolution of electrolytic tinning line processes
Stefano Martines, Tenova

What the latest EU legislation means for innovation in packaging
Ruaidri MacDomhnaill, Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE).

Production of tin-plated steel cans via electric arc furnace recycling in alignment with EU regulations
Carlo Mapelli, Davide Mombelli, Pietro Cetto, Gianluca Dall’Osto, Politecnico di Milano and Davide Padovani, Lorenzo Padovani, Steelforce Packaging

In-depth analysis of Cr-free passivation structure on tinplate
Philippe Deligny, Giuseppe Dellatte, Sherwin-Williams.

Study of a new Cr-free passivation (CFPA) on tinplate for foodstuff
Dr. Stefania Gelati, Research Foundation for the Food Preserving Sector (SSICA).

Future Challenges & Opportunities (Panel Discussions)
– Suppliers
Moderator Krassimira Kazashka, Metal Packaging Europe (MPE)
Sarah Passmore, Commercial Manager – Packaging, Tata Steel
Richard Lézé. Chief Marketing Officer Packaging, ArcelorMittal

– Steel Can Manufacturers
Moderator Scott Breen, Can Manufacture
Mark Beaumont, R&D Specialist, Trivium Packaging
Chanel Chebli, Market Manager Sonoco
Tek Kowalski, Head of Customer Service & Sales, Can Corporation of America
John O’Maoileoin, Group Global Sustainability Director, CanPack

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