Ball designed the Sleek Can for both 202 and 204 end diameters. The Sleek Can runs on existing filling equipment with only minor modifications.

We spent a lot of time listening to our customers and developing this new package, which offers growth opportunities for their businesses," said Denise Rodgers, Ball's director, custom can sales. "In addition to our traditional customer base, we expect a lot of interest from nutraceutical and functional beverage customers, who are increasingly turning to light weight, recyclable packaging."

To find out more about Ball's Sleek Can, customers should contact Rodgers at 303-460-5001. Ball introduced its Sleek Can at the Cannex 2004 trade show May 26 - 28 in Denver.

Ball Corp recently provided Molson of Canada with the new Cold Shots can. The distinctive can is a unique, sleek size for premium beer and a first in Canada. The specialty can market continues to grow and offers exciting new possibilities for beer and beverage packaging.

Ball Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality packaging products and innovative packaging solutions to the beverage and food industries. The company also owns Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., which develops sensors, spacecraft, systems and components for the government and commercial markets. Ball employs 12,600 people worldwide and reported 2003 sales of $4.9 billion.

Ball makes more than 45 billion recyclable beverage cans annually at 20 plants in North America, and 12 plants in Europe as part of Ball Packaging Europe.

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