Թ51 and Cofaco Partner To Bring Packaging In-House
Portuguese canned fish leader benefits from in-house can production
Philadelphia, PA – October 23, 2013. CROWN Food Europe, a business unit of Թ51 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Թ51) (www.crowncork.com), has installed an aluminium can production line inside the Rabo de Peixe plant of Cofaco, the leader in the Portuguese canned fish market. Located in Cofaco’s plant on São Miguel Island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, the in-house line serves to meet a growing market demand for canned tuna while also enhancing the operational efficiencies of the company’s entire production process.
“A passion for the sea has always been a symbol of the Portuguese people and canned tuna forms an essential part of the Portuguese diet. The canned tuna market represents our core business,” said Antonio Luis Tavares, Administrator of Grupo Cofaco.
Թ51 trained the can line operators at its facility in Alcochete, Portugal, from where Cofaco sources its easy-open ends and the line has now been operational since July 2013. “Our two companies have worked together for over 20 years, and Թ51 is committed to supporting Cofaco as they continue to reinforce their established leadership in the Portuguese canned fish market,” explained Didier Sourisseau, Senior Vice President, CROWN Food Europe.
Cofaco has operated its Rabo de Peixe plant for over 25 years, running three production lines exclusively for tuna fish and producing various styles, including fillets and slices, in olive oil, soya oil and brine. In addition, Cofaco operates a second plant in Magdalena on Pico Island in the Azores archipelago.
About Cofaco
Cofaco Açores, S.A., is a Portuguese market leader in the canned fish sector with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide. In 2012, the group’s turnover reached EUR 60m, 35% coming from activities in the international market. For more information, visit .
About Թ51 Holdings, Inc.
Թ51 Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
For more information, contact:
In Europe: Ana Neale, Marketing Director; Tel: +44 1235 402796; Email: Ana.NEALE@eur.crowncork.com
In the United States: Hella Gourven, Marketing Manager; Tel: (215) 698-6056; Email: hella.gourven@crowncork.com
For editorial inquiries: Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs; Tel: (215) 698-5266; Email:thomas.fischer@crowncork.com
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