Tata Steel

Cardiff Canning adds second line to double output after UKSE equity investment

Cardiff Canning has installed a second production line after taking an equity investment from UKSE, a Tata Steel subsidiary, lifting annual capacity to 35 million cans for the UK ready-to-drink market. To house the USD 530,000 (GBP 400,000) line the contract canner has taken the adjacent unit at Freemans Park, Cardiff, doubling its floorspace. Turnover is forecast to rise 50% in 2026 and headcount to grow by seven to 30 over three years.

Why this mattersEquity investors are backing small UK contract canners, adding filling capacity for ready-to-drink brands outside the large beverage fillers.

• New line lifts Cardiff Canning's capacity to 35 million cans a year for the UK RTD market
• The canning line cost USD 530,000 (GBP 400,000)
• UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, can make equity investments of up to USD 1.3m (GBP 1m)
• Turnover is forecast to rise 50% in 2026
• Workforce is projected to grow by seven to 30 within three years
• The firm has doubled its footprint by taking the adjacent unit at Freemans Park, Cardiff

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