More capacity expansion in China for Ball

Canmaking giant Ball Corporation is considering further expansion of its Chinese beverage can capacity with the installation of another line next year, said its packaging operations chief Ray Seabrook (pictured) during questions following release of “improved” third-quarter results.

He expects additional volume of 1.4 billion cans next year in China, in addition to new plants starting production next March in Brazil and Vietnam, capacity of which are sold out already.