We are proud to be the recipient of Berlin Packaging’s 2019 Supplier of the Year award in recognition of our contributions to the company’s overall growth and expansion of its customer base. In the last few years, we have become one of the company’s fastest growing supply partners, providing beverage cans in a variety of sizes and styles to help...

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Sometimes, an idea can spur a revolution. When we debuted the SuperEnd® beverage end in 2000, we knew it would be a gamechanger for the industry. By using 10% less metal than traditional designs, the end contributes to a lighter-weight beverage can that reduces material usage and requires less energy during distribution. Yet, the end’s unique geometry delivers increased panel...

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Acqua S. Bernardo Diversifies Its Portfolio With Metal Packaging From Crown

Beverage cans create new consumption occasions for the famous Italian spring water brand

Publish Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Yardley, PA – May 06, 2020. For the first time in its 94-year history, Acqua S. Bernardo (colloquially known as San Bernardo) has turned to metal packaging for its premium still and sparkling mineral waters. Marketed as ‘the lightest water in the world,’ the product has historically been packaged exclusively in glass bottles. However, the company recognized the importance of...

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Sustainably Speaking

Q&A with Dr. John Rost, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Crown Holdings, Inc.

Publish Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Millions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day each year to demonstrate their support for environmental protection. But for Dr. John Rost, who leads our global sustainability strategy, that is a year-round focus. In this Q&A, John answers some common questions about the company’s sustainability progress and what lies ahead. Q: Crown is approaching the target date for completing...

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Crown Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

Publish Date
Monday, April 20, 2020
YARDLEY, Pa. , April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 . Highlights Earnings per share $0.65 versus $0.77 in 2019 Adjusted earnings per share increased to $1.13 over the $1.05 in 2019 Global beverage can volumes grew 10% Solid food can demand Previous financial...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) will release its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, April 20, 2020 . The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, April...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced notice of a change in the location of and voting method for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM, Eastern Time . Due to the ongoing public health impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the travel and...

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COVID-19 Statement

Publish Date
Friday, March 27, 2020
Today, more than ever, it is essential for Crown to protect the safety and well-being of our employees and their families as well as our communities, customers and other business partners. Our global Task Teams are actively monitoring developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and taking the necessary actions to minimize risk for our global team members and facilities...

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In a recent All About Cans blog post , we highlighted the nuances of printing on beverage cans —but that is just one piece of the design puzzle. From the first production step to the last, an array of technologies, tests and design elements work in harmony to ensure packaging makes an impact with consumers. In this latest post, we...

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Turkey To Drive Cold Canned Coffee Segment in 2020 and Beyond

Crown well-positioned to help local, regional and international brands deliver and capitalize on this growing market

Publish Date
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Yardley, PA – March 11, 2020 . For centuries, Turkish culture has had a powerful connection with coffee. Hot, strong coffee was and still is offered as the first drink when entertaining, including at engagement ceremonies and weddings, where all conversations begin with a Turkish coffee tasting. Cold coffee began gaining ground with younger consumers in the country in the...

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Myths vs. Facts: Canned Food Edition

Publish Date
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The can is a convenient, accessible and affordable solution for consumers seeking quick, nutritious and high-quality food options. They are also environmentally-friendly , help reduce food waste and fuel the economy. To shed light on metal cans and their attributes, we are debunking some common myths about this popular food packaging format: Myth: Food cans are only available in a...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the Company's common stock through June 30, 2020 . Stock repurchases under this program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, and at times and...

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Brazilian Craft Brewer Moves to Metal Packaging in Partnership with Crown

Beverage producer chooses format for its sustainability, convenience and other benefits

Publish Date
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Yardley, PA – March 4, 2020 . Aiming to appeal to local consumers and increase its brand presence, Brazil-based craft beer brand Bierland has converted 100% of its product portfolio to be packaged in beverage cans in collaboration with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com). With this format transition, the craft...

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Crown Holdings To Build New Beverage Can Plant In Kentucky

Publish Date
Friday, February 28, 2020
New facility supports increased demand for beverage cans in North America YARDLEY, Pa. , Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com ), announced today that it will build a new beverage can manufacturing facility in Bowling Green , Kentucky. The state-of-the-art plant will supply beverage cans to the Company's customers serving a variety of...

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Being a good corporate citizen and neighbor is a key part of our business philosophy and we embrace the opportunity to engage in the local communities where we operate. Our corporate citizenship activities focus on a wide range of issues including environmental protection, investing in local youth and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Our Conroe, Texas beverage can plant exemplifies our commitment...

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Printing Like a Pro

Publish Date
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The best package designs appear effortless. However, behind every finished product is far more planning and precision than meets the eye. This is particularly true when it comes to designing graphics for beverage cans , which requires distinct skills and expertise to effectively translate imagery and deliver the intended quality. When created with precision, the right can designs yield a...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com ) has published its 2019 Sustainability Report detailing its environmental, social and governance achievements from fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and previewing focus areas for its next set of sustainability goals. The report explores how Crown's global workforce and commitment to process and product...

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YARDLEY, Pa. , Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 . Highlights Fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.64 versus $0.40 in 2018 Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.04 versus $1.00 in 2018 Full year cash from operations of $1.2...

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When creating a new beverage can , time to market is one of the most important factors for brands to take into consideration. With so many moving parts during the manufacturing process, from size selection to packaging design to filling, sealing and shipping, taking a beverage from concept to shelf can be a complex — and potentially time-consuming — process...

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Crown Looks “Forward” With Its Career Acceleration Program

Company’s FORWARD Initiative Helps Identify and Prepare the Future Leadership

Publish Date
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Yardley, PA – January 23, 2020 . To continue to identify and train qualified candidates for future operational leadership positions, Crown Europe, a division of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown), has launched the fourth cycle of its FORWARD Programme. The Company is seeking 10 qualified candidates (8 Industrial Engineers and 2 Commercial/Marketing Executives) for its career acceleration program, which...

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