Solar Panels at the ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina

ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥â€™s Spartanburg Plant To Offset One-Third of Its Electricity Usage With Significant Solar Panel Installation

Facility features largest leased solar array in South Carolina, supporting Company’s mission to minimize energy consumption

Publish Date
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Philadelphia, PA – June 5, 2018. ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CCK) (ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥) (www.crowncork.com) Spartanburg, South Carolina, aerosol plant is set to offset one-third of its annual electrical usage by implementing a new solar panel array, covering approximately five acres. The project marks ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥â€™s first use of solar power energy worldwide and contributes to one of the Company’s 2020 sustainability goals of reducing its energy consumption by implementing renewable and alternative energy projects at the local level.

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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words – Part II

Publish Date
Thursday, May 24, 2018
In part one of this series, we learned how to best leverage today’s advanced printing techniques and technologies. Next up, Paul Fennessy, Director of Graphics, ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ Beverage Packaging North America, explains why special considerations should to be taken into account when adapting a design to be printed on the surface of a beverage can.

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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words – Part I

Publish Date
Thursday, May 24, 2018
As beverage brands continue to battle for consumer loyalty, advanced package printing techniques are proving to be a worthy weapon to engage consumers and stand out in the retail environment. Today’s brand owners have more options available to them than ever before, from high resolution printing to the use of specialty metallic and marble effects. Whether employing tactile finishes or simply enhancing overall quality of graphics, printing can help beverage brands strengthen their image and make a lasting impression with finicky consumers.

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sample of various finishes
Consumers will often engage with a new product based on looks alone. An unusual shape, appealing graphics, vibrant colors and special printing effects are all tools that brands can leverage to design a compelling package. Whether aiming to communicate a brand’s identity or introducing a limited-edition product, there are endless opportunities to combine these techniques to capture consumer attention.

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