About Lancan
A bold idea.|A global impact.
Lancan was founded on a singular belief: that rigid packaging can be sustainable, scalable, and accessible — without compromise. From this belief, we developed not just a product, but a packaging platform: one that empowers global manufacturers to eliminate plastic and composite formats by switching to paper-based containers formed at the point of use.
What began as a vision inside a small R&D team has evolved into a global model — protected by a growing portfolio of patents and commercialized by a powerful network of licensed converters and CPG brands.
Our team brings together engineers, sustainability leaders, packaging technologists, and supply chain experts who share one purpose: to replace legacy systems with smart, circular, fiber-first alternatives.
We do not just react to regulatory change — we stay ahead of it. Our packaging systems are designed to comply with, and often exceed, global directives on packaging waste, recyclability, and compostability — including:
- EU Single-Use Plastics Directive
- ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 compostability standards
- FDA food contact compliance
- ISO 14040 for lifecycle assessment methodology
The Innovation Behind the Format
At the heart of Lancan’s packaging system lies the Lancan Transformer — our patented, servo-powered forming unit. It turns flat blanks of printed paperboard into high-barrier, sealed, rigid containers in seconds — directly on the packaging line. This design eliminates upstream inefficiencies, transport emissions, and expensive inventory storage.
This modular technology supports a broad range of applications — from chilled beverages to viscous creams — while maintaining shelf presence, product integrity, and end-of-life compatibility.
High-integrity paperboard fibers — either virgin or recycled
Ultra-thin barrier coatings that protect against oxygen, moisture, and grease
Sealant tapes and closures designed for both recyclability and secure containment
Compostable or recyclable finishes that vary by market and material specification
Our difference is in the model.
Lancan is not a packaging manufacturer. Instead, we are a technology licensing company — providing our intellectual property, forming equipment, and converter support to enable rapid global adoption.
Our model is intentionally asset-light and scale-ready:
- No massive factory builds
- No centralized bottlenecks
- No long lead times for innovation deployment
We equip converters and brand owners with the tools they need to form Lancan containers at speed and scale — unlocking local production, faster market entry, and measurable environmental savings.
This approach allows us to drive impact where it matters most — in high-volume product categories where change is urgently needed.
Built to support every brand’s sustainability journey.
Lancan is for every brand ready to move beyond plastic — and into the circular future. Our system works across verticals, formats, and geographies.
No matter your starting point, Lancan is engineered to meet you there — and help you scale forward.
For emerging brands
Our model offers affordable short runs and sample-ready tooling.
For Global Players
We support scale deployment with regional converter networks.
For Converters
We open new revenue streams through premium, patent-backed formats.
For Retailers
We enable compliant packaging that aligns with regulatory and consumer demand.
A call to all innovators!
Help us repackage the world.
Our impact is only as powerful as the partners who carry it forward. If you are a brand leader, packaging professional, investor, or converter ready to take part in the next generation of rigid packaging — we want to hear from you.
Let us build a future where packaging is not a problem, but a solution. One that protects products, people, and the planet in equal measure.
