Market for aluminum aerosol cans remains stable… The production of aluminum aerosol cans worldwide remained stable in 2015. The member companies of the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reported total production of 5.4 billion aluminum cans, repeating the previous year’s record. “Repeating 2014’s record is a rather good achievement, considering the very difficult conditions in 2015,” observed Gregor Spengler, AEROBAL Secretary General. “These conditions include economic turmoil in China, Russia and some emerging countries; the enduring problems in Greece, Ukraine and above all the Middle East; global uncertainty resulting from the decline in oil prices; and some considerable fluctuations in exchange rates. It demonstrates the strong capabilities of our member companies and the aluminum aerosol can’s excellent position in the fiercely competitive global packaging market.” Production in Europe and the U.S., the dominant markets in terms of volume, was approximately at the previous year’s level. Australia also remained stable, whereas volumes in Africa declined slightly. Slight overall gains were reported in Asia and Central and South America, although some Asian and South American markets fell short of expectations. The Body Care products market, unchanged at almost 80%, accounted for the lion’s share of all cans produced. The Household products sector is now responsible for over 10% of total production. When considering positive developments, AEROBAL President Eric Frantz (CCL) points to new applications and improved production processes. “Innovative valve systems now enable aerosol cans to be filled with hair dyes,” he said. “The aerosol principle offers outstanding opportunities to expand markets; together with aluminum’s outstanding barrier and hygienic properties, this will doubtlessly bear further fruit in the pharmaceutical market, too.” “Besides the wealth of unique functional properties that aluminum offers, the light metal’s high recycling rates offer additional benefits,” added Frantz. “Further weight reductions, thanks to new aluminum alloys and optimized production processes, also help ensure that the environmental performance of the can is improved still further.” SPRAY June 2016 Spray 35
Spray June 2016
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