In 1880, five Ball brothers embarked on a journey that would transform the packaging industry. Starting with a wooden jacket can company in Buffalo, New York, they recognized a growing need for reliable food preservation containers. This insight led them to innovate with glass jars, and eventually to pioneer aluminum packaging - a material that would become infinitely recyclable and fundamentally more sustainable. Today, Ball Corporation stands as the world's leading provider of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, employing over 16,000 people across 65+ manufacturing plants worldwide.
Ball Corporation's evolution from a small glass jar manufacturer to a global aluminum packaging powerhouse represents a relentless commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company delivers more than 108 billion units annually - cans, bottles, aerosol containers, and cups - that serve beverage, personal care, and household markets across 49 countries. Ball's dedication to creating a circular economy drives their ambitious 2030 commitments: achieving a 90% global recycling rate for aluminum beverage packaging, incorporating 85% recycled content in their products, and launching second-generation ReAl® aerosol technology with 75% recycled content. As a publicly traded company (NYSE: BALL) with $11.80 billion in 2024 net sales, Ball continues to push boundaries, proving that packaging can indeed change the world.