AEROBAL reports 3.3 billion aluminium cans production in H1 2018

The companies of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) produced nearly 3.3 billion cans e in the first half of 2018, representing a growth of about 5 per cent in comparison with the previous year.

AEROBAL reported the demand for deodorants and antiperspirants remains brisk worldwide. This is one of the main reasons for the good production output. Cosmetic products such as dry shampoos, foaming shower gels, and sun creams also contribute to the satisfactory growth rates for the industry; the demand from the promising pharmaceutical sector is still on the rise.

An analysis of the globally significant economic areas shows that the European and North American markets, which dominate the scene in terms of quantity, remain stable at a high level. However, it is largely the markets in Asia and South America that are giving fresh impetus for growth, according to AEROBAL press release.

AEROBAL President Leopold Werdich said: “Our member companies are conducting intensive joint research with upstream material suppliers on new alloys for containers. These alloys will help to reduce the already low weight of aluminium containers to an even greater extent, thereby achieving the highest possible level of resource efficiency. This will, in turn, further improve the CO2 footprint of aluminium containers.”

AEROBAL Secretary General Gregor Spengler said the current new orders and the prospects for the upcoming months are positive on the whole. This year, the industry will exceed the already strong results from the year before.