1.   Bannitz said the can makers also will lobby government officials to cut import duties on sheet aluminum and try to encourage other aluminum producers to locate in Brazil.

2.   Last spring, Ball acquired Heekin Can Inc., a regional food and aerosol can maker based in Cincinnati and spun off seven small businesses into the Alltrista Corporation.

3.   The higher prices prompted threats by some can makers and soft-drink companies to use more plastic and possibly steel.

4.   Crown Cork hopes its SuperEnd will become the industry standard and is talking with competing can makers about licensing the patent to them.