Written on: November 4, 2024 by SprayTM
Ball Corp., a global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for aerosol, personal care, home and beverage products, announced the acquisition of Alucan, a European manufacturer of extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle technology. The acquisition complements Ball’s existing global extruded aluminum aerosol and bottle business with the addition of manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium.
Alucan’s plant in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), acquired by Ball Corp.
This acquisition aligns with Ball’s business strategy to simplify sustainability for its customers by delivering scalable aluminum packaging solutions, according to the company. The new plants will help enable the company to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging across Europe.
Both facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology and aim to minimize their environmental footprint, aligning Ball’s dedication to sustainability and operational excellence.
Alucan’s plant in Belgium, acquired by Ball Corp.
The acquisition of Alucan will add large-diameter aerosol can and impact extruded bottles capabilities to support Ball’s existing reusable bottles customers. It will help the company to diversify its customer base, cross-sell with food and beverage manufacturers, and expand its bottle offerings to include personal and home care products.
“We are excited to welcome Alucan to Ball. Alucan has built a strong reputation over many years as the leading specialty impact-extruded aerosol and bottle producer in Europe,” said Jay Billings, President of Ball Growth Ventures.
“By integrating Alucan’s expertise, we can offer greater flexibility, innovation, and capacity to help our customers bring new products to market faster and more sustainably, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in driving our customers’ success.”
This acquisition allows Ball to enhance its efforts in innovation and reduce its carbon footprint. The company will lightweight and increase the recycled content in Alucan cans, while being in close proximity to its customers will help optimize truck capacity, ultimately reducing CO2 emissions.
