New can production line in Oss to be operational by May 2015
Ball today announced the expansion of its beverage can manufacturing plant in Oss, Netherlands. The company will build an additional production line for 50-centiliter aluminium cans at the existing plant location.
"In the Benelux countries, more and more breweries are choosing cans for their beer packaging," said Colin Gillis, president, Ball Packaging Europe. "The Oss plant is the only beverage can manufacturing facility in the Netherlands, and this expansion will strengthen its position as a logistical hub for our business in the Benelux area and throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa."
Ball, already a major employer in Oss, will bring additional jobs to the region as a result of the expansion. The company also will continue to invest in training and education for its employees and in support of community projects.
Historical milestones of Oss can production site:
1953: Foundation of steel can factory by Thomassen & Drijver
1971: Implementation of first two-piece beverage can line in Europe
1997: Installation of first aluminium line
2005: Switch to aluminium only production
2008: Production of the 25th billion can
2012: First run of 20-centiliter and 33-centiliter aluminium sleek cans
2013: 60th anniversary of only Dutch beverage can plant
2014: Start of expansion project to build third production line and new warehouse
