Ball Opens Aluminum Aerosol Can Plant In Indian City Of Ahmedabad

(RTTNews) - Ball Corp. (BLL), a supplier of metal packaging for beverage, food and household products, Thursday said it opened an aluminum aerosol can plant in India, located in the northwest city of Ahmedabad.

With this new plant, Ball expects to meet the region's increasing demand, and continue the company's Drive for 10 vision of entering into new geographic regions and remaining close to customers.

The company noted that multiple sales contracts are in place with local customers in Ahmedabad and the surrounding region.

Michael Feldser, senior vice president, Ball Corporation, said, "With our strong foundation in aluminum aerosol manufacturing, this new plant allows us to enter the rapidly expanding India market and meet the needs of regional customers, as well as our existing global customers."

Ball's portfolio includes both three-piece tinplate aerosol cans and extruded aluminum cans. Ball also manufactures aluminum slugs, which it utilizes in the production of impact extruded aluminum cans.