Ball to construct new U.S. aluminium beverage can plant

Ball Corporation has planned to construct new U.S. aluminium beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania with an initial investment of more than $300 million spread over multiple years.

The plant is scheduled to begin production in mid-2021. This will create approximately 230 manufacturing jobs.

"Our new Pittston plant is Ball's latest investment to serve accelerating demand for our portfolio of infinitely recyclable aluminum containers used in the sparkling water, spiked seltzer, beer and carbonated beverage categories," said Daniel W. Fisher, COO, global beverage packaging.

"Pittston will join our industry-leading network of more than 20 North American plants, including a new plant currently under construction in Glendale, Arizona, that is scheduled to start up early in the first quarter of 2021. These investments, supported by numerous long-term customer contracts, will enable us to serve customer and consumer needs for more sustainable beverage packaging while furthering our Drive for 10 vision for long-term success."

The plant will supply customers with a portfolio of can sizes to serve the addressable market.

The company has selected Pittston because of the existing infrastructure, proximity to main distribution routes, regional labor base, the cooperation of state and local officials during the site selection process and Pennsylvania's focus on sustainable growth.

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