Ezquerra presents the new Somme U8 seamer at Interpack 2026
Interpack 2026 once again brought together the leading companies in the packaging industry in Düsseldorf to present the latest developments in machinery, automation, and packaging technology. Last May, Ezquerra Group took part with its own stand and used the event to officially present the new Somme U8 seamer. Designed for high-speed production lines, this machine stands out for its performance, precision, and reliability. In this post, we look back at Ezquerra’s presence at the trade fair and the main features of a solution designed for the canning industry of the future.
Interpack 2026, the benchmark trade fair for the packaging industry
Held from 7 to 13 May 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Interpack 2026 once again consolidated its position as the leading international trade fair for the packaging and processing industry. The event brought together thousands of exhibitors and professionals from all over the world to discover the latest developments in machinery, industrial packaging, automation, digitalization, and sustainability.
For machinery manufacturers such as Ezquerra Group, this event represents a strategic opportunity to present their latest innovations, share knowledge with customers, understand market trends, and strengthen their international presence in a constantly evolving sector.
Ezquerra’s presence with its own stand in Düsseldorf
Ezquerra Group was once again present in Düsseldorf with its own stand, where it welcomed customers, partners, and professionals interested in discovering first-hand the latest solutions developed by the company for the canning and can maker industry.
During the trade fair, the sales and technical teams presented the capabilities of the company’s machinery range and shared the main trends transforming the sector, such as industrial automation, the optimization of production processes, and the search for higher-performance lines with lower maintenance costs.
However, the main highlight of the event was the official launch of the new Somme U8, a machine designed to deliver high production speeds without compromising seam precision or the reliability that characterizes Ezquerra’s technology.
Official launch of the Somme U8 seamer
The presentation of the new Somme U8 seamer was one of the most important moments of Ezquerra’s participation at Interpack 2026. This new model has been designed to meet the requirements of high-capacity production lines, where every minute of operation is decisive for the installation’s profitability.
The Somme U8 incorporates improvements in both the mechanical design and the electronic control of the equipment, enabling more efficient integration into existing packaging lines and offering high stability even when operating at very high speeds.
Its development reflects the experience Ezquerra Group has built over decades in can seaming technology, together with its ongoing contact with canning manufacturers across different markets, resulting in a solution designed to meet the sector’s current and future challenges.
Main features of the new Somme U8 seamer
The Somme U8 has been designed to meet the needs of high-capacity production lines. It combines robustness, precision, and automation to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and guarantee a reliable seam even at the most demanding production rates. These are some of its main features.
AISI 316 stainless steel construction
Manufactured in AISI 316 stainless steel, the Somme U8 offers excellent resistance to corrosion and to the cleaning processes commonly used in the food industry. This provides advantages such as:
- Greater machine durability.
- Excellent performance in damp and demanding environments.
- Simpler cleaning and maintenance.
- Compliance with hygiene standards in the food sector.
Advanced technology with 8 seaming heads
The new seamer incorporates eight synchronized seaming heads, with one seaming roll for the first operation and another for the second operation on each head. This configuration makes it possible to:
- Maintain consistent seam quality.
- Operate at high speeds without losing precision.
- Adjust the machine using the PLC and electronic frequency inverter.
- Improve control of the entire production line.
Automatic lubrication and automatic height adjustment
To reduce operator intervention and increase line availability, the Somme U8 incorporates different automatic systems:
- Automatic lubrication.
- Synchronized cans infeed by timing worm screw to dog chain
- Lid feeding compatible with different lid types.
- Safety device “no can/no lid”.
- Motorized height adjustment from the HMI screen to speed up height changeover
Option for synchronization and mechanical coupling with a filler
The Somme U8 is also ready to be easily integrated into complete packaging lines, enabling:
- Synchronization with fillers.
- Coupling with vacuum or piston fillers.
- Greater process automation.
- A continuous and more efficient production flow.
Performance and production capabilities
The Somme U8 has been developed to deliver high performance without compromising seam quality. Its ability to handle different formats and maintain continuous production makes it a particularly suitable solution for companies seeking to improve the efficiency of their packaging lines.
Maximum speed of up to 800 cans per minute
With a production capacity of up to 800 cans per minute, the Somme U8 is ready to meet the needs of canning plants with the highest manufacturing volumes. This speed makes it possible to:
- Increase line productivity.
- Maintain a uniform seam even at high production rates.
- Optimize performance during long production shifts.
Accepted heights and diameter ranges
The machine accepts cans from 28 to 200 mm in height and diameters from 52 to 100 mm. It is particularly notable for its ability to work with cans as low as 28 mm high, a feature that few high-speed seamers currently offer. This makes it possible to:
- Adapt production to different references.
- Reduce the need to change machinery.
- Increase the packaging line’s versatility.
Innovation and automation for the canning industry
The evolution of the market requires equipment that is increasingly efficient, connected, and capable of operating continuously. Industrial automation is no longer only about increasing production speed but also about improving quality, reducing stoppages, simplifying maintenance, and facilitating integration across all the equipment on the line.
That is why the new Somme U8 responds precisely to this trend through a combination of advanced seaming technology, automation, electronic control systems,, and robust construction designed to operate during long production shifts with high reliability.
With this launch, Ezquerra Group reaffirms its commitment to developing solutions for the canning industry that deliver high performance without compromising safety, precision, or ease of operation.
Conclusions after Interpack 2026 and the sector’s next challenges
Ezquerra Group’s participation at Interpack 2026 has demonstrated its capacity for innovation and its commitment to developing increasingly efficient machinery for the canning industry for the international market.
The presentation of the new Somme U8 seamer confirms this commitment by incorporating features designed to maximize productivity, facilitate line automation, and ensure a reliable can seam even in high-speed production environments.
The sector will continue to evolve towards smarter, more sustainable, and more connected processes, where digitalization and automation will play a fundamental role. In this context, at Ezquerra Group, we will continue developing solutions that enable our customers to face the market’s new challenges with confidence and maintain maximum competitiveness in an increasingly demanding industrial environment.
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