Industry: Craft Brewing
Region: New England, USA
Client Since: 2021
Building a Reliable Can Supply Chain
When pandemic-related disruptions left Castle Island Brewing Co. without a consistent can supplier, they needed a solution fast. With its Nashua, New Hampshire facility just one hour away, Can-One gave Castle Island the ability to cut freight costs, shrink delivery times, and physically connect with their supply chain in a way they hadn’t before. The result: lower costs, shorter lead times, and a trusted local source for premium printed cans.
The Challenge: A Broken Supply Chain
Castle Island Brewing, based in Boston, Massachusetts, had relied on a national supplier for years. After the pandemic hit, communication abruptly stopped.
The brewery faced:
- A two-year struggle to secure aluminum cans
- Soaring material and freight costs
- Inconsistent supply disrupting production
The Solution: A New Partnership Found on LinkedIn
Castle Island discovered Can-One USA via a LinkedIn post announcing the company’s new Nashua, New Hampshire facility.
The idea of having a supplier just one hour away stood out immediately, offering a way to reduce freight costs, shorten lead times, and add flexibility to their supply chain. Once the Nashua facility was online, Castle Island became one of the first customers to benefit from its local access and capabilities. Even before local production was live, Can-One acted quickly:
- Sourced cans from its parent company in Malaysia
- Built a relationship rooted in flexibility and responsiveness
The Results: Reliable Supply, Flexible Ordering, and Local Control
By partnering with Can-One USA, Castle Island able to:
- Reduced can supply costs by nearly 30%
- Cut lead times and improved scheduling consistency
- Took advantage of flexible ordering volumes
- Approved cans in person at the facility, saving time and increasing confidence
- Launched their first painted SKU off the Nashua line with their flagship Keeper IPA
Looking Ahead
With a strong foundation in place, Castle Island and Can-One USA continue to grow together.
The ability to partner with a supplier just an hour away ensures that freight costs stay low, supply chain agility stays high, and collaboration remains personal and immediate. As demand increases, Castle Island is exploring new seasonal SKUs, confident that Can-One’s local presence and scalable support will keep pace.
“Being able to have a supplier one hour away, reduce the freight cost and the physical distance in our supply chain, has been a huge benefit to our business. The one-hour proximity has been a consistent advantage. I was able to come and watch our cans come off the line. Being able to drive up and see the can, hold it, feel it, and approve it, is a huge benefit that gets understated.”
— Bill O’Connor
Why Can-One USA?
Let’s build something together. If you’re a beverage maker looking for a responsive, regional can supplier who understands your business. Can-One USA’s strategic location and customer-first model make it a perfect fit for the region’s growing craft brewing scene. The close proximity isn’t just a convenience, it’s a competitive advantage that reduces costs, builds trust, and strengthens local industry ties.
- Based in Nashua, NH, within 200 miles of 5 New England states
- Offers quarter- and half-truckload programs, perfect for seasonal SKUs
- Provides local warehousing and support
- Proudly serves 300+ beverage makers across the U.S.