Think Price

In a recent Bloomberg.com article, the London Metal Exchange reported that aluminum inventories have exceeded 2.5 million metric tons for the first time since July 2004. In the same article, Macquarie Group’s London-based analyst Jim Lennon noted that forecasts show surpluses into 2010. This means that for the near-term, aluminum – a premium packaging format – represents a cost-competitive option for your brands. Given the substantial benefits in terms of fashion and function, aluminum equals greater value for your packaging dollar, whether your market is local, regional or global.

Think Function

It’s easy to earn bonus points with consumers when your brand’s packaging reflects environmental responsibility. CCL’s aerosol and bottle packaging is made from virtually pure virgin aluminum, which means it is 100% recyclable. Once placed into the recycling loop, CCL’s packaging can be used – and reused – for a broad range of durable and non-durable consumer goods. Recycling aluminum requires only 5% of the energy as compared with the production of native aluminum from bauxite ore. Recycling glass requires a significantly higher energy percentage rate (67%) when compared to the production of glass from sand, soda ash, and limestone. Plastic does not recycle as efficiently either, because the quality of plastic is degraded during processing.

As a lightweight and rugged material, aluminum packaging also matches up well with today’s active consumer lifestyles. With customizable contours to add a comfortable grip aluminum packaging represents the go-to option for an increasingly on-the-go population.

Plus, aluminum's thermodynamic properties retain coldness longer. This bodes well for beverage products that, with the help of aluminum bottle packaging, cool faster and retain their chill longer in comparison to other beverage packaging formats. And, the inherently strong barrier properties of aluminum maximize shelf life for both food and beverage consumables.

Think Fashion

In today's competitive consumer products marketplace, packaging that differentiates at point-of-sale is critical. The extensive and creative range of shaping and decorating options possible with aluminum packaging opens a whole new range of design possibilities for your brand. And, the vibrant richness of multi-color lithography on aluminum gives your brand a decisive visual boost, while eliminating the need for separate printed labels or wraps. Sleek and seamless, decorated aluminum containers deliver true shelf impact, especially when side-by-side tinplate, plastic and other package formats.

Advanced in-line lithography systems offer a full spectrum of colors and color effects. Plus, specialized decorating capabilities like brushed aluminum, halftones, metallics, high-gloss, day-glo, matte and soft-touch finish, in addition to embossed and textured designs, inspire new creative avenues for package designers.

FASHION, FUNCTION AND NOW PRICE - Have you looked at the cost of aluminum lately?

Aluminum Drops to Dramatic Five-Year Lows

Recently, the cost of aluminum dropped to its lowest levels in five years. This represents a unique opportunity for consumer brands to capitalize on all of the benefits aluminum packaging has to offer, at the most attractive price points seen in half a decade. CCL’s aluminum can and bottle lineup features a full range of standard and custom shapes and sizes, from trial- to economy-sized, touching virtually every consumer product category, from personal care to pharmaceuticals, to food and beverage, and beyond.