Quality Control Meets Craftsmanship
In Malmö, Sweden, you’ll find Metop, a company that has spent nearly four decades perfecting one thing: Quality. Not just the quality of products, but the quality of relationships, service, and ideas that move the canning industry forward.
Metop roots back to the 1970s, when the company began as part of PLM’s inspection department (Plåt Manufaktur AB). In 1987, Metop AB became an independent company carrying forward PLM’s technical expertise and commitment to excellence.
What started as a small, specialised department has now grown into a global supplier of Canning quality control equipment, trusted by some of the biggest names in the food and beverage industry.
The beginning of a new era
When Anders Wanner took over as owner in 2014, Metop entered a new era. His vision was clear: preserve the company’s hands-on Swedish craftsmanship while driving continuous innovation and growth.
Since then, Metop has grown significantly, not just in size, but in scope. The team now includes skilled professionals across five departments:
- Research & Development
- Production
- Sales
- After Sales & Service
- Marketing
All located under one roof in Malmö. Every product, every system, and every conversation with a customer happens right here, ensuring full control, fast response times, and a personal connection that larger corporations often lose.
Innovation That Drives Reliability
Innovation is part of Metop’s DNA. Our engineers are always exploring new technologies and refining existing systems to make quality control smarter, faster, and more reliable.
One of Metop’s proudest milestones was the development of its X-ray system — a major step forward in non-destructive seam inspection. This technology allows producers to analyze seams without cutting cans open, increasing speed, accuracy, and efficiency while reducing waste.
Today, Metop X-ray systems are used on production lines around the world, ensuring the highest standards of quality control in some of the industry’s largest factories.
Customer Service at the Core
While technology drives Metop forward, trust remains at the heart of everything we do.
At Metop, customer service isn’t an afterthought, it’s on of our core values. Every system we sell comes with the assurance that you’ll always be able to reach someone who knows your equipment inside and out. No automated call centers or complicated ticket systems. Just experienced engineers and support staff dedicated to solving problems fast.
That commitment is why many of our customers have been with us for decades and why our systems have earned a reputation for lasting longer than anyone else’s. We recently received a microscope back from a customer that had been running flawlessly for 30 years, a testament to both the durability of our products and the trust we build with every installation.
Trusted Across the Industry
Metop serves three main customer segments:
For them, quality isn’t optional, it’s essential. Every can that leaves a production line represents a brand’s reputation. Our systems ensure that faulty seams never reach consumers, helping companies avoid costly recalls and maintain the integrity of their products.
With Metop’s inspection systems, customers can be confident that their products are sealed to perfection, every time.
Looking to the future
As we look to the future, our mission remains the same: to deliver reliable, long-lasting systems backed by personal service and innovation.
We’re investing in smarter tools, digital integration, and proactive customer relationships, because we believe quality control should evolve as fast as the industry it supports.
At Metop, we don’t just build inspection systems.
We build trust, in every seam, every measurement, and every partnership.
