BRANTFORD—  Massilly North America , metal packaging manufacturing  headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press. The new MetalStar press, which will be installed at the firm’s 250,000 sq ft facility, will handle the bulk of Massilly’s printing of closures, food cans, and decorative tins .  The  sheet transfer technology allows for superior registration and at the fastest speed and largest sheet sizes.  The faster throughput, auto wash and automated plate changes will allow the firm to improve its turnaround time for printed orders.Massilly’s  growth comes from customers who are moving away from plastic single use packaging into metal and glass for environmental reasons.  Unlike plastic, metal is 100% recyclable to source infinitely.  The move into metal closures also allows for multicolour decoration, allowing brands to differentiate on the shelf.  Glass jars with highly decorated closures are still seen as a premium package, and with the environmental benefits Massilly expects to see  more demand for metal printing.