Our Global Divisions
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Our Global Division
We design, develop and manufacture high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery, trackwork & conveyance, and tooling for the production of beverage, food and aerosol cans.
Our diverse
range of Machinery
From metal forming to finishing, our machines are tailored to the requirements of the customer. Built to operate at high efficiency, produce cans of superior quality and increase output, while minimising downtime due to changeovers or maintenance
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End to End Can Manufacturing Products
Trackwork & Conveyance
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MEC-A-TEC
TRACKWORK AND CONVEYANCE
Full design, manufacture, and installation of technical solutions across a range of conveying equipment. From small to large-scale contracts, delivering major turnkey projects for leading can and metal packaging manufacturers worldwide.
Mechanical Conveying Systems
Conveying Systems
Can Trackwork
Tooling
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TOOL SHOPS
PRECISION ENGINEERED CANMAKING TOOLING
Offers state of the art tooling components and assemblies for the Canmaking and End-making markets.
Learn MoreA Worldwide supplier of quality tooling for the can industry, offering Bodymaker Tooling, Necker Tooling, and many other machine spare parts.
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Upgrades for your Machines
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TECHNICAL BULLETINS
UPGRADE YOUR MACHINES
Seamer Tooling
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SEAMER TOOLING
SEAMER TOOLING
CMB's Seamer Tooling offers industry-leading seam quality, reduced maintenance, and longer tooling life. With over 380 global installations in beverage, food, and aerosol industries, CMbE supports customers globally.
Chucks
Rolls
Spares
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SPEAR
Genuine OEM Spare Parts
CMbE recognises the critical need for efficient spare parts supply to maintain high-speed global production lines. With a focus on innovation and customer service, we offer reliable solutions to help
manufacturers meet consumer demands and capitalise on market opportunities, ensuring production efficiency.
24-hour access to spare parts – 7 Days a week
Support in UK, USA & China
High quality OEM manufactured parts
Service
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SERVICES
Expert Service, Engineered for You
Aftercare
Learn MoreInstallation Start up and Commissioning
Learn MoreTraining and Support
Learn MoreAudits and Emergencies
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Meet the Team
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OUR SALES EXECUTIVES
FROM THE DESK OF CMB CHAMPIONS
Andrew Truelove
Andrew Truelove began his career with CMB in 1994 as an apprentice mechanical engineer. Moving up through the ranks, Truelove worked in both sales and engineering functions, and held various management positions before being appointed GM in 2013. He studied for his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Bradford, before completing his MBA at the University of Bradford’s School of Management and Law. In his spare time, he likes to play golf, go open water swimming, coach junior football, and spend time with his family.
Andrew Wilkinson
Andrew began his career at CMB in 2005 as an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer, before moving into the Engineering department where he went on to study an MSc in Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University. Andrew was Mechanical Engineering Manager for several years, gaining an in-depth technical understanding of CMB’s full product portfolio – before moving across to the Sales team, where he has now held his current position as Head of Sales for over 3 years. Having a customer-first mindset – Andrew is always looking to help customers existing and new find solutions to their needs or problems. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, motor sports and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
Tom Grant
Tom has worked at CMB for over 10 years in multiple teams including Technical, Operations and Sales. Tom’s time in different business functions has helped him to accumulate extensive knowledge of our products and how they are manufactured, which he uses to help our customers find the right solutions for their business. Tom holds a bachelor’s in product design and master’s in engineering management. Tom enjoys spending his free time with his family, running, watching sports and snowboarding.
Zach Cheatham
Zach has nearly 30 years of experience working in the can making industry, he began his career as a Mechanical Engineer and then transitioned to Project Management for specialty package development. Zach uses his machine design and development background to help customers choose the right equipment for the right project. He loves spending time with his family, traveling, Mountain biking, SCUBA diving and aviation sports.
Vlad Pashchenko
Vlad joined CMbE early 2025 from Atmus Filtration (formerly Cummins Filtration), where he served as a Key Account Manager for the global OEM customers across Europe. In this role, he built strong business relationships and drove strategic growth initiatives. With a solid engineering foundation, Vlad began his career in the Engineering department at Cummins as a Customer and System Integration Engineer. This unique blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen makes him a valuable addition to our team. Outside of work, Vlad is an avid Formula 1 enthusiast and enjoys hiking—always on the lookout for the next great trail to explore.
Joe Cook
Joe has 20+ years’ experience in the beverage and food can handling industry. He began his career as a mechanical engineer before transitioning to a design role using 2D and 3D CAD software. Following on from the role of senior design engineer he became more involved in project management for larger scale contracts undertaken by Mec-A-Tec, this in turn has progressed to a more commercial role within the company. Joe has a keen interest in motorcycle racing and has previously competed in many parts of the world, he also enjoys cooking, travel, and camping.
Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ's
Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) supplies the international metal packaging industry, with a focus on food and beverage can manufacturers. CMbE offers precision tooling and machinery for assisting in the production of high-speed cans.
To order technical assistance or spare parts, you can reach Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) using their official website or customer service. CMbE has global support, including remote support and delivery of spare parts.
A Body Maker from Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) is a high-speed machine for shaping cylindrical can bodies from metal cups. It draws and trims can body for continuous, high-quality production.
The Cupping Press from Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) forms shallow cups out of aluminium sheets, which are the beginnings of can body creation. It’s one of the major steps in can manufacturing
CMbE’s Die Necker decreases a can’s end diameter to create a neck, where lids or closures fit. It’s necessary for drink cans and guarantees uniformity in packaging.
A Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) Die Set includes an upper and lower die and is used with a Cupping Press to shape sheet metal into can components. It offers accurate alignment and reproducibility in production.
CMbE’s Reformat Decorator is a printer machine used to print high-quality images on can surfaces with high speed. It facilitates branding by precise and efficient decoration.
CMbE’s Reformat Spray Machine coats internal lacquer onto cans for corrosion protection and product safety. It is commonly utilized in the manufacturing of food and beverage cans.
Seamer Tooling from Carnaud Metalbox Engineering (CMbE) features bespoke components to seal can ends onto lids. It provides safe, leak-tight seams when operating at high speeds.
The CMbE Lacquer Spray Machine coats the inner surface of the can with a protective lacquer. This enhances shelf life and prevents the product from chemical reactions with the can.