CANPACK, part of the CANPACK Group and a leading manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, continues its global expansion and is launching a new investment in the Czech Republic.
The company is investing in an aluminum beverage can factory in the town of St?íb?o – in the region of Pilsen, western Czech Republic – with a production line that will serve the production capacity of Plze?ský Prazdroj, a prominent Czech brewery and a member of the Asahi Group, as well as other clients in the region. This new investment will increase the overall aluminum beverage can production capacity of the company, bringing it to around 25 billion cans per year.
“The state of the art facility is a landmark in the continued strategic partnership between Asahi and CANPACK. Utilizing our agile business model we aim to offer Plze?ský Prazdroj and our extensive European customer base innovative and sustainable packaging, superior quality, as well as operational excellence whilst enhancing the brand and consumer experience” – says Stephen McAneny, VP and Chief Commercial Officer, CANPACK.
About CANPACK Group
CANPACK Group is a global manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, packaging solutions for the food industry, as well as glass bottles and metal closures. Headquartered in Krakow (Poland), the company employs nearly 8,000 people worldwide and has operations in 19 countries. With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being core values for the group, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to local communities and environmental protection. For additional information visit: www.canpack.com