Hoppy IPA Day!
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Friday, August 4, 2017
Today, August 4th, is IPA (India Pale Ale) Day. The IPA, while a current staple in the craft beer and alcoholic beverage categories today, has a rich history that dates back to the 1700s. The IPA was created to solve the problem of providing beer for the British Empire in the east, namely in India, where it was too hot...
Crown Honors Three Plants for Sustainability Achievements
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – August 1, 2017. Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, has recognized three of its facilities for outstanding sustainability achievements from 2015 to 2016. First introduced in 2012, the biennial Chairman’s Sustainability Awards program honors exemplary contributions made by the employees based in the Company’s international network of...
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MillerCoors Designates CROWN Beverage Packaging Mexico As Its 2016 Supplier of the Year
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – July 31, 2017. MillerCoors has named CROWN Beverage Packaging Mexico, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), as its 2016 Packaging Materials Supplier of the Year. Crown’s facility in Monterrey, Mexico supplies MillerCoors with crowns and aluminum roll on closures for glass bottles. “CROWN Mexico has been a longtime supplier to MillerCoors’...
Crown to Showcase Progressive Technologies at Drinktec 2017
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Monday, July 24, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2017. CROWN Bevcan Europe and Middle East, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), will showcase advances in digital technologies and decorative finishes for the beverage sector at Drinktec 2017 (September 11-15, 2017; Hall A1 Stand 133). CrownConnect ™ will be a major focus for Crown at the event, as...
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La Colombe and Crown Team Up to Help Consumers Brew the Perfect Cup of Specialty Coffee at Home
New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee
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Monday, July 17, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – July 17, 2017. Following the successful launch of the Draft Latte, a distinctive crafted coffee drink using Crown’s InnoValve technology, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and CROWN Beverage Packaging North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), have partnered again to bring another unique experience to coffee lovers everywhere. The MiniVault, a...
Crown Scores Three IMDA Awards for Excellence and Quality
Company recognized for work with European and North American Craft Brew Brands
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – June 27, 2017. Two business units of Crown Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), CROWN Beverage Packaging North America and CROWN Bevcan Europe and Middle East, have earned three prestigious awards at the 2017 International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) Annual Conference. The theme of ‘Innovation & Technology: Keeping us Competitive,’ represented a strong platform to feature...
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Crown and Coors Light Canada Pioneer Use of Photochromic Inks to Engage Consumers
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Friday, May 26, 2017
Limited edition cans with sunlight-activated graphics encourage consumers to enjoy the outdoors.
Crown Expands Specialty Beverage Can Capacity in the U.S.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Crown officially opened the doors of its new, state-of-the-art beverage can plant in the United States on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. The event was attended by a variety of state and local officials as well as customers, suppliers and other guests. Situated in Nichols, New York, the facility represents the first greenfield beverage can plant to open nationwide in the...
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What’s Brewing in the Craft Beer Industry?
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Crown Beverage Packaging North America exhibited at this year’s Craft Brewers Conference – the industry’s largest gathering of professionals –in Washington, D.C. It was another great show! Our primary goal was to ‘let the cans do the talking’ by showcasing the many inherent benefits that beverage cans offer. Crown’s booth was situated as a creative hub inside the convention center...
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The Case for Cans and Craft Brew
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Monday, April 3, 2017
Metal cans are increasingly popular vessels for craft beer, so much so that nearly 500 craft beer brewers nationwide use aluminum cans to package more than 1,700 different beers. 1 And there is still more growth to come. If you’re a craft brewer thinking about making the shift to metal packaging, here are some facts about the value of the...
CROWN Beverage Packaging Congratulates Moosehead Breweries on 150 Years of Family Brewing
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Monday, April 3, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – April 3, 2017. CROWN Beverage Packaging, North America, a unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), is proud to offer best wishes to long-time metal packaging partner, family-owned Moosehead Breweries, on the occasion of 150 years in business, an anniversary that also happens to coincide with Canada’s own sesquicentennial. “Moosehead and the Oland family...
The Value of Metal Packaging for Health and Wellness Brands
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Monday, March 27, 2017
The global organic food and beverage market has been growing at an astounding rate and is projected to be valued at $211.44 billion by 2020. As part of the movement towards greater health and wellness, consumers are redefining the meaning of “healthy” and increasingly opting for more natural and organic foods as well as gluten- and allergen-free options. Metal packaging...
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Happy National Inventor’s Day!
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
In honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday, February 11 is designated as National Inventor’s Day. To commemorate this day, and in recognition of our 125 th anniversary, which is being celebrated in 2017, Crown is honoring National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and company founder, William Painter. Painter was a mechanical engineer whose vision transformed the bottling industry with the invention...
Coca-Cola Delivers Greater Variety to Brazilian Consumers with Slimmer Format Beverage Packaging From Crown
Crown now has the largest beverage can portfolio in the country
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Philadelphia, PA — January 25, 2017. CROWN Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A. (CROWN Brazil), a joint venture of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com) and Évora S.A. of Porto Alegre, Brazil, has partnered with Coca-Cola to introduce a 220ml sleek style beverage can to local consumers. Produced at Crown’s plant in Cabreuva, the sleek style format addresses consumer...
Raise Your Can! Crown Celebrates Beer Can Appreciation Day
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Beer has been a staple for consumers for thousands of years – first brewed by the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia about 5,000 years ago. The drink has been consumed from a variety of different types of containers during its rich history, including clay vessels by the Egyptians. Today’s date, January 24th, marks the anniversary of the sale of the first...
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Crown Recognized for Innovation and Graphics Capabilities with Three Asia Cantech 2016 Awards
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Philadelphia, PA – December 28, 2016. CROWN Asia Pacific, a division of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), took home three awards at the recent Asia CanTech 2016 awards, including the event’s top prize. The Supreme Award and Decorative Award were given to Crown for the 355ml sleek style can the Company developed for Monster Energy’s Monster Ultra...
Crown’s New Temperature Sensitive Inks Help Brands Improve Consumer Engagement
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Reveal, which uses temperature sensitive inks to engage consumers before, during and after beverage consumption, is an interactive technology developed by Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East’s in-house Design Studio team. Using specially developed inks, which have been formulated in partnership with Chromatic Technologies, Inc. (CTI), graphics can change to ‘reveal’ specific imagery and messaging as the cold product inside...
Crown Leads Clean Sweep at the International Metal Decorators Association Excellence in Decorating Awards
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Monday, December 12, 2016
CROWN Bevcan Europe and Middle East facilitated Bevog’s first progression into beverage cans. The Austrian craft brewer chose to work with Crown based on the team’s experience of translating existing labels into 360-degree artwork for use on the more versatile metal packaging format. The packaging was recognized with wins in IMDA’s “Best of” Category for Craft Cans as well as...
Crown Wins Can of the Year 2016 and Silver in the ‘Ends, Caps and Closures’ Category of the Canmaker ‘Cans of the Year’ Awards
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Thursday, December 1, 2016
CROWN Beverage Packaging North America won the top award for the InnoValve™ can used by La Colombe for the launch of its Draft Latte coffee in the U.S. earlier this year. Crown’s InnoValve™ can was created for textured beverages and melds the company’s aerosol and beverage technologies. The 10oz sleek style can is comprised of a proprietary one-way valve/grommet at...
CROWN Bevcan Europe and Middle East Wins ‘Best Can or Alubottle’ Trophy at the World Beverage Innovation Awards
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
London Beer Factory became the first UK brewer to adopt Crown’s 360 End ® technology. Founder Sim Cotton said: “We’re thrilled at the international recognition our cans are receiving and for the positive feedback we have had from customers about the 360 End®. Crown’s first-rate guidance and support throughout the manufacturing process was invaluable and serves as a testament to...