Internet of Things

Smart Packaging Pushes Boundaries

Publish Date
Friday, October 20, 2017
What if a food can could alert us when a product is near expiration via our smart phones? Or inform us about product nutrition, ingredients, manufacturing processes and how and where to recycle the package once its contents are consumed? This kind of “intelligent packaging” is closer to becoming a reality than you might think. We are already pushing the...

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Crown Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Publish Date
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter Highlights Earnings per share $1.32 Adjusted earnings per share $1.41 $62 million of Q3 share repurchases; $339 million YTD Beverage can growth projects on schedule Net sales in the third quarter increased to $2,468...

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Manufacturing Food Cans

Let’s Celebrate Manufacturing Day!

Publish Date
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Since 2012, Manufacturing Day has been an opportunity to celebrate modern manufacturing in the United States. Occurring on the first Friday in October each year, Manufacturing Day is meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers across the country and underscore the economic and social impact that the industry makes. At Crown, we’re proud that our innovation touches the lives...

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La Colombe metal coffee packaging design

Breaking New Ground with Coffee Packaging Design

Publish Date
Friday, September 29, 2017
International Coffee Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate sustainable coffee-growing practices and the organizations that support them. Crown continues to work with coffee roasters, such as La Colombe, to design innovative packaging solutions that extend the shelf life of coffee and bring new modes of retail-ready packaging to consumers.

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