Latapack-Ball Embalagens Ltda. is increasing can capacity in its newly constructed aluminum beverage can plant in Tres Rios, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

The new can line, the plant's second manufacturing line, is scheduled to start up early in the first quarter of 2011. The line is necessary to meet the growing demand for cans in Brasil.

"We are committed to meeting our customers' expectations in the fast-growing Brasilian can market and will continue to do so," said Kevin Dallman, Latapack-Ball president. "The line will produce specialty cans, which will give Latapack-Ball the largest variety of can sizes in the Brasilian market."

Latapack-Ball Embalagens Ltda. is a 50-50 joint venture between Latapack S.A. and U.S.-based Ball Corporation. Ball is a supplier of high-quality metal and plastic packaging for beverage, food and household products customers, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 14,000 people worldwide and reported 2009 sales of more than $7.3 billion.

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