The making of aluminium cans
How are aluminum cans made
Figure 1 – Production process of aluminium sheet for bodies and lids of beverage cans [1]
Figure 2 – Manufacturing process of aluminium beverage can body [1]
5 largest American makers of aluminium cans
Ball Corporation
Corporation Ball Corporation is the largest North American manufacturer of aluminium cans for beer and soft drinks, which are made from recycled materials. The company manufactures metal packaging for beer and soft drinks, food and household products.
Ardagh Group
The company Ardagh Group produces packaging for the largest global brands. The company operates 109 manufactures for the production of glass and metal packaging for beer and beverage 22 countries. Its annual turnover is around 7,7 billion euros.
The company provides production of a wide range of cans for beer and drinks many different shapes and sizes. Aluminium cans of Ardagh Group are available in a wide variety of shape options, color and size, from the normal standard to beautiful, fine and slender.
Command, which is working on the development of new products, constantly striving to find new ideas for new features, forms and decorations for aluminium cans. Constant updating of the product and its production process provides aluminium cans for the beverage company Ardagh Group consistently high quality, innovative and environmentally friendly form of packaging.
Crown Holdings
Crown Holdings Company produces, designs and sells packaging for beer and beverages, food packaging, aerosol containers, metal containers and a special worldwide food packaging. It produces an impressive number of aluminium cans, that satisfies all requests of producers and consumers of beer, food and beverage.
Silgan Containers
The company Silgan Containers is the largest manufacturer of metal food packaging in the United States. It produces steel cans and aluminium, welded from three or two parts, hybrid packaging and metal molds, a variety of products to cover, beer, beverages, as food packaging for pets.
Metal Container Corporation
Metal Container Corporation is a division of Anheuser-Busch. It has in the United States seven plants. The company manufactures and supplies aluminium cans and caps for manufacturers of beer and carbonated drinks, including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola и Hansen Natural Corp.
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