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| May 2, 2008
Ball and Alcoa Help Deliver Latest in Can Innovation
Company that Invented the Pull-Top Aluminum Can Helps Debut the
First-Ever Vented Can
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the company that invented the pull-top aluminum can,
announced today that it has worked with Ball Corporation and Coors
Brewing Company to introduce the Vented Wide Mouth Can –
the industry’s first-ever can with a built-in
vent that enables consumers to enjoy a smoother pour.
“In 1962, Alcoa invented the first pull-top
aluminum can, which revolutionized the beer and soft drink industries,”
said Ann Whitty, Vice President and General Manager of Alcoa Rigid
Packaging Division. “This latest invention
allows consumers to drink beer out of a can while enjoying a smoother
pour, delivering a draft-like experience by reducing the vacuum.”
Alcoa, Ball and Coors worked to develop the 204 diameter Vented Wide
Mouth end Testing and trials were conducted at Alcoa and Ball to deliver
the invention.
Coors Brewing Company and Ball Corporation are joint venture partners of
Rocky Mountain Metal Container, LLC, and jointly operate Coors' can and
end facilities in Golden, Colo., one of the largest aluminum can
manufacturing facilities in the world. The 204 Vented Wide Mouth Can
ends for Coors are produced in Golden, Colo.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary
aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active
and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa
serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction,
commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design,
engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to
customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including
flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also
markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems,
precision and investment castings, and building systems. The Company has
97,000 employees in 34 countries and has been named one of the top most
sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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