Andrew Blackstock: New Guest Lecturer for the 3PC Training at World Can Experience 2025
World Can Experience 2025 proudly welcomes another outstanding expert to its impressive lineup of panelists participating in this groundbreaking event. Andrew Blackstock will be contributing to the 3PC workshops organized as part of this innovative fair. The event will take place from February 24 to 27 at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre in Dubai.
Andrew Blackstock is a retired professional with over 40 years of experience in canning technical services and the packaging industry. Currently residing in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), he continues to share his extensive expertise. He also represents the Can Makers Institute of Australia (CMIA), of which he remains an active member.
During his career, Andrew served as Technical Services Manager at Visy Industries (from September 2001 to July 2024), where he led customer technical support, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, he distinguished himself as a specialist in can seaming across multiple formats, focusing on optimizing production processes and ensuring top-quality results at every stage.
From 1999 to 2000, he worked as a Packaging Contractor at Cadbury Schweppes, where he contributed to the introduction of Pepsi PET containers and the implementation of liquid nitrogen filling in aluminum cans. These innovative solutions improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Andrew began his career at Amcor (from November 1980 to August 1999), where he served as Quality and Customer Service Manager. For nearly two decades, he was responsible for customer service for beverage cans, product design, quality management, and production engineering.
Andrew’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service has established him as a leader in the packaging and canning industries. Despite being retired, he continues to share his knowledge and provide guidance to companies and professionals aiming to excel in this competitive market.
