Can Manufacturers Institute The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is the national trade association of the U.S. metal can manufacturing industry and its suppliers. The can industry accounts for the annual domestic production of approximately 131.6 billion food, beverage, aerosol and general line cans; employs more than 28,000 people with plants in 33 states, Puerto Rico and American Samoa; and generates about $15.7 billion in direct economic activity. CMI is committed to fostering the prosperity of the industry and bringing value to its members in a cost-effective way. We do this by promoting the can and communicating its many benefits to the industry’s customers, consumers, the media and trade analysts. CMI assumes many roles to meet the industry’s