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Packaging Outlook 2018: Metal Cans Packaging Overview

This report is an excerpt from the 2018 Packaging Outlook Report, featured in Packaging Strategies NEWS.

March 1, 2018

The manufacturers of steel cans are quietly reaching a new milestone in response to consumer preference for new can linings.

Warsteiner Art Collection shows its metal

April 17, 2015

The combination of outstanding design and packaging proved a winning formula for Warsteiner and Ardagh Group in two prestigious international competitions.

Mr. Pineapple wheat beer launches in redesigned Rexam can

Popular seasonal now features Rainforest Alliance Certified juice

April 7, 2015

Just in time for summer activities and events, SanTan Brewing Company’s most popular seasonal Mr. Pineapple Wheat Ale is back and available now in redesigned Rexam 12-ounce cans.

Ball acquires two metal end and closure plants in U.S.

March 4, 2015

The Canton plants, which employ approximately 100 people and produce multiple-sized closures for the food can market, will become part of Ball's global metal food and household products packaging division.

Ball announces proposed acquisition of Rexam PLC

February 23, 2015

Ball Corporation and Rexam PLC announced the terms of a recommended offer by Ball to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Rexam in a cash and stock transaction.

The beer can celebrates 80 years

February 4, 2015

Canned beer made it possible to transport more beer at a single time and to distribute beer further away from a brewery. Today, cans account for 54% of beer packaging.

Finch’s Beer Co. goes local with move to Rexam cans

Chicago brewer teams with Chicago-based can manufacturer

January 27, 2015

Finch’s has already launched Secret Stache Stout, Hardcore Chimera, Finch’s Pale Ale and Nuclear Winter in Rexam cans with Sobek & Set, Fascist Pig and Threadless coming soon, followed by Wet Hot American Wheat this summer.

Tin Man Brewing Co. offers four of its core beers in Rexam cans

January 21, 2015

Joining the growing number of craft breweries choosing cans, Tin Man is so passionate about its packaging choice that it hosts a website.

Global food & beverage metal cans to reach $467.5 billion

January 7, 2015

The global food & beverage metal cans market accounted for a volume of 392.99 billion units in 2013, and is projected to reach 467.50 billion units by 2019.