A new innovation designed to connect brands with end-users, called CrownSmart™ , is set to transform the beverage packaging industry.

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, has announced the appointment of Dr. William Harrison to the College of Engineering at Swansea University (UK).

Crown will be presented with the Minnesota Governor’s Safety Award for its Faribault, MN aerosol plant on May 5th at the Minnesota Safety & Health Conference.

Wachusett Brewing Company is moving into new beverage territory, figuratively and literally. The company has developed a healthy alternative in the hard soda category in four flavors — Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit, and Cranberry — sold in both six-packs and a variety 12-pack of 12-ounce cans from CROWN Beverage Packaging North America.