Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, announced on October 31st, the acquisition of Alucan, a European leader in extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology. 

The acquisition complements Ball’s existing global extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle business with the addition of manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium. 

This acquisition aligns with Ball’s business strategy to simplify sustainability for its customers by delivering scalable aluminium packaging solutions. 

The new plants will enable the company to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging across Europe. 

Both facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology and aim to minimise their environmental footprint, aligning Ball’s dedication to sustainability and operational excellence. 

Ball continues to serve new categories and offer reuse, refill bottle innovations to a broader set of customers and occasions. Acquisition of Alucan will add large-diameter aerosol can and impact extruded bottles capabilities to support Ball’s existing reusable bottles customers. 

This acquisition allows 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. 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,” said Jay Billings, President of Ball Growth Ventures.  

“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 optimise truck capacity, ultimately reducing CO2 emissions.”

The acquisition of Alucan is an important step forward for Ball Corporation as it looks to better serve the growing aerosol and impact-extruded bottle market in Europe.