Metal Cans
2012 Packaging Material Cost Forecast Update
A complete update of our Packaging Material Forecast
has just been completed. Here are some highlights.
Average aluminum can stock prices will be modestly lower
in 2012 than 2011 averages. But increases will occur through
the year.
Metal can purchasers will be pleasantly surprised by the
new annual pricing agreements for tinplate.
Forecast includes sample cost models for aluminum and
tinplate cans.
Metal Can Cost Improvement
The monthly Package Sourcing Action Report defines
a small number of cost reduction opportunities that could
reduce your tinplate can costs by up to 10.5%.