Aluminum

American Canning Halts aTULC Can Production After Supplier ‘Unexpectedly’ Retreats

American Canning Halts aTULC Can Production After Supplier ‘Unexpectedly’ Retreats

In a move set to impact “thousands of customers,” American Canning today halted operations at its Aluminum Toyo Ultimate Can (aTULC) manufacturing plant in Texas, abruptly ending an innovative first-in-the-nation packaging partnership that had attracted significant interest from ready-to-drink cocktail and energy drink makers.

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

The world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans is considering closing another production facility. Ball Corporation announced today that it has notified employees and union representatives of the potential closure of its plant in Wallkill, New York, as part of its collective bargaining agreement.

Crown to Open New Aluminum Can Production Facility in Nevada

Crown to Open New Aluminum Can Production Facility in Nevada

As the beverage industry faces a painful crunch on aluminum can supply, another manufacturer announced last week that it is working to expand production. Crown Holdings said Friday that it has selected Mesquite, Nevada as the location of a new aluminum can manufacturing facility.

Nielsen: Slim Cans Account for 20.4% of Off-Premise Canned Beer Dollar Sales

Nielsen: Slim Cans Account for 20.4% of Off-Premise Canned Beer Dollar Sales

Aluminum cans are in short supply, and the shortage comes at a time when the can package is becoming more important to the beer category as brewers shift their focus to off-premise sales during the pandemic. Market research firm Nielsen’s latest report highlights the growth and importance of cans to the beer category. The firm… Read more »