4.1 CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
Crown Holdings is a leading manufacturer and marketer of metal packaging technology. It was founded in 1892 and is based in Philadelphia, USA. The company has segmented its product area into six divisions: aerosol cans, beverage containers, closures and closures, food cans, promotional packaging and transit packaging. Crown Holdings offers products to various markets such as beverage, food, general industrial, health and beauty, home/industrial, luxury, metals and promotional. The company has organized its business into four regional divisions: Americas division, Europe division, Asia Pacific division and transit packaging division. The company had net sales of USD 11.7 billion in
- Crown Holdings operates through its 239 manufacturing plants and sales and service facilities in 47 countries and has 33,000 employees worldwide.
4.1.1 PRODUCT / MATERIAL
Crown Holdings offers several innovative solutions in the beverage can industry, such as Crown’s temperature sensitive ink disclosure, CrownSmart TM, an augmented reality packaging innovation, Global Vent TM, a dual opening to aid in beverage pouring, and 360 End, where the entire lid is removed from the can. The company produces a range of tinplate and aluminium cans. Metal cans offer resistance to light and oxygen, which can affect the taste and freshness of the beverage, and are 100% recyclable. Aluminum cans are also lightweight and durable, eliminating the risk of accidental breakage. For the food industry, the company provides round and shaped cans using 2 or 3 piece steels and aluminium cans. Round cans contain ready-to-eat foods and are available in aluminium, steel and polymer-coated materials and are manufactured in a wide range of diameters. The company also provides tinplate and steel aerosol cans with unique decorating capabilities with the latest aerosol technologies to meet the needs of consumers worldwide. Collared steel aerosol cans are extremely durable and serve as packaging for food, deodorant, laundry and automotive products. Bican aerosol cans contain the products in a separate bag from the aerosol can and propellant, making them ideal for food applications.
4.1.2 APPLICATION
Beverage cans are used to hold craft beers, coffee, tea, energy drinks and soft drinks. They are comfortable to use and portable. They also provide a 360 degree printable surface for on-shelf markings, which is not feasible with other packaging formats. The company offers food cans in round, shaped and bowl shapes. Round cans are used to package a wide variety of foods, such as snacks or meals. They also come in various sizes. Bowl cans are ideal for single-serve ready-to-eat foods such as fish, meat salads, spreads, puddings, fruit or desserts.
Crown Holdings achieved higher net sales of $3.167 billion in 3Q09 rd quarter of 2020 compared to
USD 3,084 million for the same period in 2019. This reflected a higher volume of beverage can sales and a higher
partially offset by lower material costs.
WAMI, an Italian water brand, provides 100 liters of water to people in need every time a product is purchased. It uses Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East aluminum cans, which has the feature of infinite recyclability.
Crown Holdings announced a $250 million share buyback. The repurchase authorization was made due to unprecedented market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
4.2 BALL CORPORATION
Ball Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of metal packaging for beverage, food, household, automotive, aerospace and other applications and services to commercial and government customers. It was founded in 1880 and is based in Colorado, USA. Ball Corporation generated revenues of USD
11.5 billion in 2019. The company has organized its operations through two segments: packaging and aerospace. In addition, the company’s beverage cans are segmented into standard cans and special cans. It employs nearly 18,300 people in more than 100 locations.
4.2.1 PRODUCT / MATERIAL
The beverage cans produced by the company are light, resistant, economical and 100% and infinitely recyclable. Aluminium is the most preferred metal for use as a beverage can. It has several properties, such as it cools faster, and its unique stackability and high cube efficiency make it easy to transport and store. The standard can is the basic can and comes in several sizes, including the more favourable 340.2 grams for soft drink and beer brands. The company also provides Cap Can, which has the benefits of a resealable can. The Crowler is a 907.2g aluminum can that allows customers to have drinks at their convenience. Ball Corporation offers a diverse portfolio of aerosol cans. The company offers both steel and aluminium; 1, 2 and 3 piece cans for packaging.
4.2.2 APPLICATION
Beverage cans supplied by Ball Corporation are used to store various beverages such as beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee. The company also provides Cap Can, which are resealable cans. They can store beer, energy drinks, FAB hard cider (flavoured alcoholic beverage), tea and sparkling water. Ball Corporation has also developed a lightweight alternative to aluminum aerosol cans, which are used to package alcoholic liquors, energy shots, dressings and condiments.
Ball Corporation and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced a global partnership. This partnership will support sustainability in sports and entertainment through aluminum beverage containers, enhanced on-site recycling programs and consumer education.
Ball Corporation announced a new beverage can plant in Pittston, USA. The plant is scheduled to start production in mid-2021.
Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) collaborated with Readbrook Ltd. and Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer. This effort will assist local communities during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4.3 SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
Silgan Holdings is a leading manufacturer and marketer of rigid packaging for consumer products. It was founded in 1987 and is based in Stamford, USA. The company has organized its operations into three segments: metal containers, closures and plastic containers. Silgan Holdings offers metal cans for food and beverages in its metal containers segment. The segment recorded net sales of USD 2.47 billion in 2019. The company’s metal container manufacturing operations include cutting, coating, lithography, fabrication, assembly and packaging of finished cans. Silgan Holdings consists of 100 manufacturing facilities in different regions, such as North and South America, Europe and Asia, serving customers around the world.
4.3.1 PRODUCT / MATERIAL
Silgan Holdings is a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe and the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America. The company provides steel and aluminum containers for food, beverages and pet food. The company offers various metal cans, such as 3-piece welded cans, 2-piece rework and 2-piece drawn and pressed cans. It also provides hybrid packages, which have the dual advantage of metal and plastic.
4.3.2 APPLICATION
The company provides its containers for storing food, beverages and pet food. Provides steel and aluminum containers for human food, pet food and general line products; metal, plastic closures and dispensing systems for health, garden, personal care, home and beauty products; and custom plastic containers for pharmaceuticals, household, industrial chemicals, agricultural, automotive and marine chemicals.
Silgan Holdings announced the acquisition of Cobra Plastics. The company focuses on the manufacture of injection moulded plastic closures, with a special focus on the aerosol cap market.
4.4 ARDAGH GROUP
Ardagh Group is principally engaged in the manufacture of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging products. In addition, it offers a wide range of beverage cans in its metal packaging segment. Ardagh Group has a global presence, with 56 metal and glass production plants in 12 countries. It employs more than 16,000 people working in its various facilities. The company had net sales of USD 6.66 billion in 2019.
4.4.1 PRODUCT / MATERIAL
Ardagh Group has a wide range of beverage cans in categories such as sparkling water, soft drinks, beer, wine, flavoured malt beverages, energy drinks and teas. The company offers beverage cans in standard, stylish and slim ranges. These cans are made of materials such as aluminum and steel. The company also provides special sizes of cans for packaging. These cans are highly recyclable and environmentally sustainable.
4.4.2 APPLICATION
Ardagh Group provides metal cans for beverage packaging of products such as beers, flavoured alcoholic beverages (FAB), wine, water, soft drinks, malt beverages, energy drinks and tea. The company also works with customers to develop innovations in shapes, label and tab designs, colors and functionalities that enable brands to attract consumer attention.
Ardagh increased its canmaking capacity by adding two new high-speed lines at its Olive Branch facility in Mississippi, USA. The new lines will start production by the end of 2020. This development would help increase its reach in the US. And it would provide a sustainable alternative for beverage packaging, as well as supporting revenue growth.
The company’s revenues for the 3 rd quarter increased 2% to USD 1.8 billion, considering constant exchange rates. Metal beverage containers grew by 1% at constant exchange rates.
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