About us
Experts in quality control
Metop is a Swedish quality control specialist and manufacturer focused on one critical mission: ensuring the integrity of metal packaging. From our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, we design, manufacture, and support precision inspection systems used by beverage fillers, food producers, and multinational packaging operations around the world.
Quality control is not a side activity at Metop. It is the foundation of everything we do. Our systems are built to deliver accurate, repeatable measurements that protect product quality, reduce waste, and maintain brand trust across high-speed production environments.
For decades, Metop has worked closely with customers operating at the highest levels of performance, helping them maintain control over critical parameters such as double seam integrity, material thickness, and package consistency. Our role is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to make quality measurable, verifiable, and sustainable over time.
A heritage of Swedish engineering
Metop’s story is rooted in Sweden’s long tradition of engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, and practical innovation. The company’s origins trace back to the 1970s as part of PLM, a period that shaped our technical foundations and deep understanding of industrial measurement. In 1987, Metop was established as an independent company, continuing its focus on quality control technologies for metal packaging.
Since then, Metop has always been based in Malmö. While locations have evolved over time, the company has never left the city. This continuity reflects more than geography. It represents a commitment to long-term thinking, craftsmanship, and engineering values that prioritize reliability over short-term gains.
Swedish engineering is often associated with accuracy, safety, and functionality, and those qualities remain deeply embedded in Metop’s DNA. Every system we design is built with the expectation that it will perform consistently for many years in demanding production environments.
Service and Support
Metop views service and support as an extension of the product itself. Installation, training, calibration, and ongoing support are all designed to ensure that customers achieve consistent and reliable results over time.
Quality
One of the clearest differences between Metop and many competitors is product longevity. Our systems are known for remaining operational far longer than industry averages, often supported, calibrated, and upgraded well beyond their original installation period. This durability is intentional. Metop designs equipment with long life cycles in mind.
Innovation
Throughout its history, Metop has introduced technologies that have influenced how quality control is performed across the metal packaging industry. From the Minidesk in 1998, to the world's first auto focus Score Residual Microscope.
Excellence
Metop is first and foremost a quality control specialist. At the same time, we are also a manufacturer, and that distinction matters. Because manufacturing takes place under our own responsibility, we understand every component, every measurement principle, and every software function in detail.
Meet the people behind Metop
Sales
Peter Theodorsson
Sales manager
Peter has worked for Metop for about 10 years and is an expert in both sales and quality control
team
Johan Thelin
Regional Sales Manager
Johan has been with Metop for about 2 years and it is his passion of being social combined with his technical interestthat makes him an excellent sales manager. Read his story HERE
Partners
Regional sales partners
All over the globe
We pride ourselves on good long lasting relationships with our sales partners. We believe that a good customer experience comes from talking to the right person and we therefor select our partners very carefully to ensure that they are a good fit for Metop and a good fit for you.
To find a representative in your area, go to our contact page and select your region
Technology
Linus Svedin
Head of Technology
Linus hs been here for over 7 years. He started out as a service technician and has worked his way up to Head of After Sales.
Service
Larry Rydje
Technical Specialist
Larry has been solving your service and support errands for almost a decade and knows everything there is to know about the Metop equipment.
Production
Ola ekström
Head of Production
Ola has been with Metop for the past 5 years. He has a long history of working both in engineering and in the canning industry.
Anders Wanner
CEO & Owner
Since 2014 Anders Wanner has been in charge of Metop. With decades of experience in the food production industry he bought Metop with innovation and growth in mind and in the past 12 years the company has grown fivefold.
R&D
Jonas Tranberg
Head of Research & Development
Jonas is the corner store to this company. He has been with Metop for over 20 years and is the brains behind the mechanical design of almost all our entire product range.
Marketing
Josefin wanner
Marketing Manager
With a background in design Josefin handles all marketing matters at the company, from data sheets to social media.
Commercial
Alba Xhani
Commercial Coordinator
The spider in the web that keeps all sales and service matters running smoothly. Read more about Alba’s story here.
Innovation Shaped by Real Production Needs
Throughout its history, Metop has introduced technologies that have influenced how quality control is performed across the metal packaging industry.
In 1998, Metop developed the Minidisk gauge, a compact and precise measurement tool that quickly became widely adopted. Even today, decades later, the design principles behind the Minidesk continue to appear across the market, a quiet testament to its effectiveness and durability.
Metop also introduced the world’s first autofocus score residual microscope, a major step forward in repeatable and objective seam inspection. By reducing operator dependency and increasing measurement consistency, this innovation helped raise inspection standards across the industry.
Over time, Metop microscopes have become so closely associated with seam inspection that many professionals simply refer to them as a “Metop.” This is not something we take for granted. It reflects years of trust earned through performance, reliability, and close collaboration with customers.
Innovation at Metop has never been about novelty for its own sake. Every development is driven by practical production challenges, regulatory requirements, and the need for clear, actionable quality data.
Quality Control First, Manufacturing with Purpose
Metop is first and foremost a quality control specialist. At the same time, we are also a manufacturer, and that distinction matters. Designing and building our own systems gives us full control over performance, tolerances, and long-term serviceability.
Because manufacturing takes place under our own responsibility, we understand every component, every measurement principle, and every software function in detail. This deep product knowledge allows us to support customers more effectively and to continuously improve our systems based on real-world feedback.
Our product portfolio ranges from manual inspection solutions to advanced automated and non-destructive systems, including X-ray based inspection technology. This allows customers to choose the level of capacity, automation, and performance that matches their operation, while maintaining a consistent approach to measurement accuracy and data reliability.
Built to Last, Designed for the Long Term
One of the clearest differences between Metop and many competitors is product longevity. Our systems are known for remaining operational far longer than industry averages, often supported, calibrated, and upgraded well beyond their original installation period.
This durability is intentional. Metop designs equipment with long life cycles in mind, not only to reduce total cost of ownership, but also to support sustainable production practices. Fewer replacements, fewer breakdowns, and stable performance over time all contribute to lower waste and more efficient use of resources.
Customers often tell us that Metop systems continue to deliver reliable results long after other equipment would typically be replaced. That reliability forms the basis of long-term relationships and repeat business across generations of production lines.
Close to Our Customers, By Design
What truly sets Metop apart is how closely we work with our customers. We believe that quality control equipment performs best when the people who design it stay close to the people who rely on it every day.
All customer support, service, and application expertise is handled in-house. We do not outsource technical support, and we do not separate service teams from product knowledge. This ensures that every customer interaction is informed by a deep understanding of both the equipment and the production environment it operates in.
Compared to larger, more fragmented organizations, Metop remains deliberately close to the process. Engineers, service technicians, and application specialists collaborate directly, allowing customer feedback to flow quickly into product improvements and support solutions.
This approach results in faster response times, clearer communication, and support that feels personal rather than transactional.
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Metop systems are used by beverage fillers, food producers, and large multinational corporations across the globe. Today, our equipment is installed in 97 countries, supporting quality control operations in diverse markets with varying regulatory requirements and production demands.
From high-speed beverage filling lines to specialized food applications, customers rely on Metop to deliver accurate and repeatable measurements that support compliance, brand protection, and operational efficiency.
Our global presence is built on decades of experience and long-standing partnerships rather than rapid expansion. Many of our customers have worked with Metop for years, and in some cases decades, trusting our systems to evolve alongside their operations.
Supporting Sustainability Through Precision
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important focus across the packaging industry, and quality control plays a critical role in reducing waste and environmental impact.
Accurate seam inspection and consistent quality control help prevent leaks, contamination, and product loss. By identifying issues early and maintaining stable production parameters, manufacturers can reduce scrap, avoid recalls, and minimize unnecessary resource use.
Metop systems support these goals by providing reliable data that allows customers to make informed decisions. Reducing waste is not only beneficial for the environment, but also for operational efficiency and long-term profitability.
By building durable equipment with long service life and supporting customers in maintaining consistent quality, Metop contributes to more sustainable packaging operations worldwide.
Service and Support as a Partnership
Metop views service and support as an extension of the product itself. Installation, training, calibration, and ongoing support are all designed to ensure that customers achieve consistent and reliable results over time.
Because service is handled in-house, customers have direct access to specialists who understand both the technical and practical aspects of inspection. This creates a collaborative relationship rather than a traditional supplier-customer dynamic.
Our goal is not simply to deliver equipment, but to remain a trusted partner throughout the lifetime of the system.
Looking Ahead
While Metop has a strong heritage, we are firmly focused on the future. Advances in automation, data integration, and non-destructive inspection continue to shape the packaging industry, and Metop remains committed to developing solutions that meet these evolving demands.
By combining proven mechanical precision with modern software and advanced inspection technologies, we aim to provide systems that are both robust and adaptable.
As production speeds increase and quality expectations rise, Metop continues to invest in innovation that supports consistent, verifiable quality control without compromising reliability.
A Foundation Built on Trust
For more than four decades, Metop has built its reputation on accuracy, durability, and close customer relationships. Our systems are trusted not because of bold claims, but because they deliver consistent results in real production environments, year after year.
At Metop, quality control is not a feature. It is a responsibility we take seriously, and a commitment we continue to uphold for customers around the world.
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