The glass and metal packaging manufacturer has launched RinGo, which is claimed to be 20% lighter that the standard pack.
In addition, Ardagh said that the user can drain the whole content. A necked in top, as opposed to the straight wall design of a conventional can, reduces the lid diameter and, in turn, material usage. The bottom of the can is also necked in allowing for the use of a smaller end component.
The company added that opening is easier with a “simple twisting action of a screwdriver at the opening indents”.
The ring free opening enables all the content to be poured out. RinGo is available for paint products in two sizes: the 2.5lt, for wall paints, and the 750ml for trim paints such as glosses and undercoats.
Paint manufacturer Craig and Rose are set to be the first company to use the can. “Easy to open and close, with a significant reduction in weight, it makes life easier for our customers and consolidates our reputation for providing sustainable solutions,” said Stephen Percy-Robb, managing director at Craig and Rose (pictured right with Ardagh sales manager Ian Hemingway).
