Ball’s specialty can volumes up 24 percent

Increased demand for specialty beverage cans and bottles in North America partially offset weaker demand for standard 12-oz cans in the second quarter, Ball Corporation, the world’s largest beverage canmaking company said today when announcing its latest financial results.

Chief operating officer Raymod Seabrook (pictured) said: “Emerging markets and specialty can volume growth during the quarter offset flat volumes in North America and the financial impact of a lower euro.”