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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

Publish Date
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...

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Crown Reveal Technology

Standing Out in the Crowd

Publish Date
Monday, July 17, 2017
With the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market thriving in many parts of the world, product proliferation has been driven to new heights. For example, in the U.S. alone, 21,435 food and beverage products and 18,694 nonfood products were introduced to the market in 2016. That’s a lot of choice for consumers, but options are exactly what today’s shoppers are...

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Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2017. CROWN Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), and French haute couture fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier have collaborated to produce creative new package designs for the brand’s ‘Le Male’ and ‘Classique’ fragrances. The new packages depict the popular Superman and Wonder Woman superhero characters “bursting”...

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A CAN-tastic Fourth!

Publish Date
Friday, June 30, 2017
Each year, the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th. Over the years, the holiday has become an opportunity for Americans to celebrate the country’s independence in a variety of ways. Many choose to hit the beach, barbeque or even have a picnic. Retailers and consumer goods manufacturers see spikes in sales in categories...

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Nescafé Azera Coffee

Crown Brings to Life Exclusive Tins for Nescafé® Azera Coffee

Packages convey the perception graphic design students have of urban coffee culture around the world

Publish Date
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – June 29, 2017. For the third consecutive year, Nestlé, maker of the NESCAFÉ ® AZERA coffee brand, has teamed up with CROWN Aerosols & Specialty Packaging Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), on the launch of a series of limited-edition tins. Created in collaboration with graphic design students from the University for...

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IMDA 2017 Award

Crown Scores Three IMDA Awards for Excellence and Quality

Company recognized for work with European and North American Craft Brew Brands

Publish Date
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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PHILADELPHIA, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) will release its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The...

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Child in Kitchen with cans

A Recipe for Health

Publish Date
Friday, June 16, 2017
Vegetables come in an array of shapes, sizes and colors. Sautéed, steamed, boiled or braised, they can also be prepared in a variety of ways, providing consumers with countless meal options. The true value in vegetables, however, lies in their nutrition. Low in fat, cholesterol, and calories, while remaining abundant in nutrients, a diet rich in vegetables may help reduce...

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Margarita's Amigos 82mm Twist Closure wins "Best of Category" PHILADELPHIA, June 1 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Closures North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) ( www.crowncork.com), was recognized at this year's International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) annual conference. Crown's production of 82mm Twist metal closures for Margarita's Amigos salsa earned the 'Best of Category' award...

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In the Box Innovation

Publish Date
Monday, June 5, 2017
Skillsoft, a leader in online education, recently interviewed our Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Abramowicz, Ph.D., to get his perspective on innovation. In this video, Dan discusses what he calls "in the box" thinking, where we work to put constraints on a challenge to help stimulate ideas and improve Crown’s success rate for new ideas. Often, people assume innovation requires a...

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Gutarra Tus Primeros

The Spanish Market Says Hola! to the Orbit® Closure

Publish Date
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Philadelphia, PA – May 31, 2017. The universally easy-to-open Orbit ® Closure from CROWN Food Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com), has debuted in the Spanish market on jars of Gutarra’s “Tus Primeros,” a premium range of preserved vegetables. Gutarra, part of the Riberebro Group, has introduced the closure on three product lines: Tus Primeros...

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Crown team at ribbon cutting ceremony

Crown Expands Specialty Beverage Can Capacity in the U.S.

Publish Date
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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Decorative Cans

Metal Makes the Perfect Gift

Publish Date
Friday, May 19, 2017
Metal offers many unique attributes that make it ideal for promotional packaging and gifts. It offers great versatility in terms of shape, facilitating creative designs that make products easily pop off increasingly crowded retail shelves. From square and rectangular to seamless, octagonal and irregular shapes, Crown can translate even the most unusual concept into reality through metal packaging. 1. Eye-catching...

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Crown PVC-Free Closures
Philadelphia, PA – May 18, 2017. To meet demand for even more environmentally friendly packaging from European food and beverage brands, CROWN Food Europe, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (Crown) ( www.crowncork.com) has launched metal closure technology featuring a PVC-free compound. Produced in Crown’s facility in Aprilia, Italy, the new closures are available in Ø53 and Ø63 formats...

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A Match for Cans: Spotlight on Salmon

Publish Date
Monday, May 15, 2017
Consumer demand for fish is growing at a faster rate than the global population, with per capita consumption increasing about 1% annually. In fact, salmon in particular is finally seeing its day in the spotlight, becoming the fish of choice for many Americans— ahead of tuna and other options. Rich in nutrients like Omega 3, antioxidants and protein, salmon’s rise...

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What’s Brewing in the Craft Beer Industry?

Publish Date
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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Crown Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

Publish Date
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
PHILADELPHIA, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. First Quarter Highlights Earnings per share $0.77 versus $0.57 in 2016 Adjusted earnings per share $0.72 versus $0.69 in 2016 $133 million of Q1 share repurchase; $60 million additional in April Beverage can growth projects on...

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Our Life in an Aerosol Can

Publish Date
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
When the first aerosol can was launched early in the 20th century, no one could have predicted the impact it would have on modern consumers. Today, the format has become a key part of our everyday lives. Whether it is the personal hygiene products we use in the morning, or the insect repellents we use during the warm summer months...

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Sustainability Makes the World Go ‘Round

Publish Date
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Crown has lived by the three pillars of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social – since its inception in 1892. In celebration of Earth Awareness Month, here are three facts about Crown and metal cans that exemplify that commitment that you might not know: Did you know that packaging fruits and vegetables in metal cans rather than in formats that...

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