Co-pack/Co-man Bets on Beverage Market Transformation

Wisconsin-based Octopi is quickly becoming a major force in beverage co-packing, thanks to a nimble approach and major investments in high-speed canning technology. A standout on its current line is Carleton Helical Technologies’ inverter/reverter, which inverts cans for ionized air rinsing and date coding before filling. This step—executed while cans are upside down—ensures sanitation and accurate traceability, helping Octopi maintain high quality across a wide range of can sizes and beverage types.

As Octopi scales toward a new 1,200 cans-per-minute line, precision and flexibility from partners like Carleton are essential. The equipment supports Octopi’s mission to serve clients of all sizes with tailored, high-quality solutions—whether they’re launching a new RTD brand or producing millions of sleek cans for national distribution.