ALUMINIUM AEROSOL CAN PRODUCTION UP 5% IN 2012

World production of aluminium aerosol cans almost reached the 7 billion mark a new record for the industry in 2012, according to new report.

The total volume of 6.93 billion cans is a rise of 5% on 2011 and was driven by rises in Asia, North and South America as well as the Middle East but, the relatively saturated European Union market was more or less flat. However, according to the association representing many aluminium aerosol container manufacturers, Aerobal, growth will top 7 billion if the developed markets stay clear of recession in 2013.