Royal Can Making Company Featured in The Canmaker – A Story of Regional Leadership and Expansion

08/03/2026 Royal Can Making Company Featured in The Canmaker – A Story of Regional Leadership and Expansion
Royal Can Making Company has been prominently featured in the March edition of The Canmaker, one of the global can industry’s leading publications.
The feature highlights RCMC’s transformation from Iraq’s first two-piece beverage can manufacturer into a regional industrial leader with a clear expansion roadmap and long-term vision.
Building the Region’s Largest Beverage Can Platform
The article outlines our phased growth strategy, including:
Expansion of operations in Sulaymaniyah and Baghdad
Commissioning of advanced high-speed production lines
Introduction of aluminum bottle line technology
A planned total capacity of 8.5 billion two-piece cans annually
This expansion positions RCMC among the most significant beverage can producers in the Middle East.
Performance, Technology, and Sustainability
The feature also emphasizes:
Strategic partnerships with leading global machinery suppliers
Continuous investment in operational excellence
Renewable energy integration across facilities
A disciplined, long-term industrial development strategy
President Saad Kolak shared insights into the company’s commitment to operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainable growth — pillars that continue to drive Royal Can’s regional leadership.
Recognized on the Global Stage
Being featured in The Canmaker reflects not only our growth, but also the strength of Iraq’s industrial capabilities and our role in advancing modern manufacturing standards in the region.
Royal Can Making Company remains committed to delivering world-class aluminum packaging solutions while expanding responsibly and strategically into new markets.
Originally published in The Canmaker, March Edition.