​Why choose aluminium over glass ?
Aluminum offers several major advantages compared to glass.
Below are the key characteristics of aluminum and the concrete benefits it provides for you and your clients.

         1.  Superior Mechanical Strength​                   
          Aluminum does not break upon impact or drop, it deforms without shattering, unlike glass.
          This guarantees
  • Enhanced safety: no risk of cuts, contamination, or accidents caused by broken glass.
  • Reduced losses: fewer rejects, customer returns, and product waste.
  • Simplified logistics: fewer precautions needed during transport, reduced cushioning and protective materials, less overpackaging = less waste and lower logistics costs.
  • Smoother production: better impact resistance on filling lines = optimized productivity, especially in automated environments
         
       2. Lightweight & Logistics Optimization
        Up to 10 times lighter than glass for the same volume:
             
  • Reduced transport costs: lower logistics expenses (less fuel, freight, taxes), with a strong impact on exports.
  • Optimized storage and transit: more units per pallet, truck, or container = space savings and improved profitability per m²/m³.
  • Improved ergonomics: easier handling, less fatigue, and reduced risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
           
       3. UN Certification & Regulatory Safety
            Aluminum packaging can be UN-certified for the transport of hazardous materials, in accordance with
            international standards.     
                
             Glass, due to its fragility, is rarely suitable for these applications.
           
  • Maximum safety: reduced risk of leaks, exposure, or accidents = protection for users, staff, and the environment.
  • Guaranteed compliance: no customs hold-ups, no transport refusals = smooth audits and peace of mind.
  • Simplified multimodal transport: accepted by road, sea, air, rail, and inland waterways = no repackaging required.
  • Enhanced credibility: reliable image for customers, partners, and authorities.
 
Our advice:
When switching from glass to aluminum, adopt a value-based approach by analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) together.
 
Start with their concrete challenges:
  • Breakage during transport
  • Production risks (breakage, injuries, line stoppages)
  • Logistical constraints (weight, overpackaging, storage)
  • Regulatory difficulties (certification, customs, multimodal transport)
Aluminum helps eliminate or reduce these hidden costs, providing a more reliable, safer, and more cost-effective solution throughout the product lifecycle.

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