Carnaudmetalbox Sa

CarnaudMetalbox SA is a world leader in the packaging sector. It manufactures metal food cans (especially for meat) & supplies all the main sectors of the food market. It also produces printed steel cans for paints, inks, food & automotive lubricants and aerosol cans as well as packaging for fragrances, cosmetics, personal care products & pharmaceuticals. CarnaudMetalbox also makes lightweight & technologically advanced packaging, designed to extend the shelf-life and appeal of perishable foodstuffs. It is also involved in the production of plastic bottles. The company also supplies can-manufacturing equipment, especially machines for the manufacture of two-piece lightweight cans for beer & soft drinks. It operates through 190 factories based in 39 countries worldwide. Metal packaging accounted for 75% of 1994 revenues; plastics packaging, 20% and engineering & other activities, 5%.