Ball (NYSE:BALL) is a leading global supplier of sustainable aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, as well as aerospace and other technologies. The company’s core business centers on the design, manufacture and sale of aluminum beverage cans, bottles and aluminum aerosol containers, serving beer, soft drink and energy drink customers around the world. Its packaging operations are organized by geography and product type, with dedicated facilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America and the Middle East.
In its beverage packaging segment, Ball produces billions of aluminum cans each year for major brewers, soft drink bottlers and emerging energy drink brands. The company also offers innovative can technologies, including lightweighting, premium finishes, and specialty shapes, which enable brand differentiation and improve recycling rates. Beyond beverage packaging, Ball manufactures metal containers for personal care and household products, including aerosol products for cosmetics, health and home care markets.
Ball Aerospace, the company’s technology arm, designs and builds advanced instruments, spacecraft and sensors for civil, commercial and national security applications. Its products support Earth observation, planetary exploration, communications and environmental monitoring missions for customers such as NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense and international space agencies. The aerospace segment combines precision manufacturing, engineering expertise and systems integration to deliver turnkey solutions and mission-critical components.
Founded in 1880 in Buffalo, New York, Ball Corporation began as a maker of glass canning jars before expanding into metal packaging in the mid-20th century. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company employs tens of thousands of people across more than 100 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Under the leadership of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John A. Hayes, Ball continues to focus on sustainability, innovation and operational excellence, with an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and advancing circular economy initiatives in both its packaging and aerospace businesses.
