Ardagh sees growth from beverage cans
Global beverage can shipments grew by 3% for the full year versus the prior year. Of that, 5% growth was from the Americas.
Global beverage can shipments grew by 3% for the full year versus the prior year. Of that, 5% growth was from the Americas.
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Kaiser Aluminum expects shipment growth in aerospace and packaging in 2026 as plate capacity returns and coated can sheet volumes increase, while automotive retools for specialty expansion.
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A review of 2025 Airbus and Boeing aircraft deliveries, with context around production and supply-chain structure.
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