Ball profits outside North America

摘要

Ball, the leading beverage can manufacturer in the US and second to Rexam worldwide, profited from rising volumes in Europe, Asia and South America. rnSales were a record $7.56 billion, up 2.3 percent while profits after tax were up 13.6 percent at $319.5 million. Strongest results came from Europe where beverage can sales grew 13.3 percent, reaching $1.87bn, with profits up slightly at $230m.