BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued
effort to help combat the global pandemic, Ball Aerosol Packaging
Devizes (UK) has taken action to support local communities during
the COVID-19 lockdown. Taking the initiative, Ball reached out to
collaborate with renowned manufacturers Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal
Group. The three companies worked together to design, produce and
fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer.
A lot of work went into the development of the aerosol itself,
including 12 weeks of stability testing, conducted after the
successful formula was developed. The result confirms the efficacy
of the product and supports the claim that the product is effective
against all enveloped viruses. The hand sanitizer is packaged in
Ball's aluminium aerosol cans, and accommodates Lindal's valve and
actuator technology. It is to be filled on one of Reabrook's
high-speed filling lines and safety checked with leak detection and
pressure testing to ensure the product is safe for consumer
use. The products will be divided equally between the three
groups, allowing the companies to distribute cans to each of their
local communities.
During these very trying times, the proactive partnership and
quick decision making between these three companies allowed this
project to be executed with impressive expediency.
"At Ball, we are committed to supporting our communities with
meaningful and impactful actions throughout the COVID-19
pandemic," says Natalie Cox,
senior key account manager at Ball Aerosol Packaging. "The
communities where we live and work are an integral part of who we
are, and during this time of great need, we want to share our
expertise to fight the virus and protect those near and dear to
us."
She concludes, "We are delighted to work in partnership with
Reabrook and Lindal to produce a concrete product to stop the virus
from spreading in our communities."
The slim, lightweight design of Ball's eco-friendly cans are
printed using Eyeris® HD printing technology, and
vibrantly communicate how to stay safe in the pandemic and fight
the virus. They are produced from infinitely recyclable aluminium,
which allows them to be easily and safely disposed of, minimizing
any risk of contamination. This environmentally conscious solution
by Ball is both a wonderfully positive step in fighting the virus
and a testament to its commitment to sustainability.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation (NYSE:
BLL) supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions
for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as
well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for
the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ
more than 18,300 people worldwide and reported 2019 net sales of
$11.5 billion. For more information,
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goods produced by us or in our supply chain, including imported raw
materials, such as those related to COVID-19 and those pursuant to
Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or Section 301
of Trade Act of 1974; b) our aerospace segment include funding,
authorization, availability and returns of government and
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products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used
in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; technological
developments and innovations; the ability to manage cyber threats
and the success of information technology initiatives; litigation;
strikes; disease; pandemic; labor cost changes; rates of return on
assets of the company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension
changes; uncertainties surrounding geopolitical events and
governmental policies both in the U.S. and in other countries,
including policies, orders and actions related to COVID-19, the
U.S. government elections, stimulus package(s), budget,
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affecting our debt; and successful or unsuccessful joint ventures,
acquisitions and divestitures, and their effects on our operating
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