Alucan is a provider of extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology. Credit: Den Debono via Shutterstock.

Sustainable aluminium packaging company Ball has acquired Alucan, a supplier of extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology in Europe. 

This move is set to bolster Ball’s global extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle business by adding manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés in Barcelona, Spain, and Lummen, Belgium.  

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The acquisition is also in line with Ball’s strategy to offer scalable aluminium packaging solutions that simplify sustainability for customers. 

The newly added plants will enhance Ball’s capability to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging options across Europe.  

Both facilities are equipped with advanced technology and are committed to minimising their environmental impact. 

The move aims to support Ball’s existing reusable bottle customers and allow the company to diversify its customer base. It aims to cross-sell with food and beverage manufacturers and expand its bottle offerings to include personal and home-care products.  

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Ball Growth Ventures president Jay Billings said: “We are excited to welcome Alucan to Ball. Alucan has built a strong reputation over many years as the leading speciality 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.”  

Furthermore, the acquisition is poised to enhance Ball’s innovation efforts and reduce its carbon dioxide (CO₂) footprint.  

The company will reduce the weight and increase the recycled content in Alucan cans.  

Greater proximity to customers will also optimise truck capacity, reducing CO₂ emissions significantly.  

This step is seen as crucial for Ball Corporation as it seeks to better serve the burgeoning aerosol and impact-extruded bottle market in Europe.