Ball Stories

Human Rights Campaign Recognizes Ball Corporation as Top Employer for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

For the sixth year in a row, Ball Corporation earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and is recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

Ball Aerospace Interns send Ball Aluminum Cup into Stratosphere

During the Ball Intern Remote Sensing Team (BIRST) payload project, aerospace interns had the opportunity to design, build, test and launch payloads of their own creation on a high-altitude balloon or sport rocket. This particular photo was from the Balloon launch from Team GORDON’s payload on Sunday, August 1.

Ball Donations Make an Impact in South American Communities

As we all continue to face challenges brought by the pandemic, Ball continues to live our purpose by getting aid to where it’s needed most. South America’s vulnerable communities have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Through our Ball COVID-19 Relief Program, team members in South America donated more than 370,000 medical supply items to 110 medical institutions, entities and non-profit partners in Águas Claras, Brasília, Argentina, Chile, Extrema, Pouso Alegre, Recife, São José dos Campos, Paraguai, Manaus, Jacareí, Três Rios and Santa Cruz.

Ball, Partners Provide Aid to Texas

The recent widespread winter storm that impacted most of Texas, and the country, left many people in our own communities in need of basic necessities. Ball came alongside many partners including CAN’d, Novelis, Molson Coors, and the American Red Cross to donate essential supplies for people impacted by the storm.

Ball Provides Ventilator Canisters for COVID-19 Patients

In response to the coronavirus, health care systems and medical technology companies are working tirelessly to combat the pandemic. Many of our customers have announced plans to manufacture products that will help mitigate and cope with COVID-19 – from hand sanitizers and pharmaceuticals to aluminum components for laboratory and medical equipment.

Ball, Rhodius and Ardagh Group Donate Canned Water to Flood Victims in Germany

At Ball, we’re always ready to respond with relief and empathy when disaster hits our communities. This month saw one of the worst environmental disasters strike western Europe. Record rainfall led to extreme floods across Germany and other neighbouring countries which, destroyed thousands of homes and left residents without access to drinking water. In partnership with Rhodius and Ardagh Group, we donated 112,000 litres of clean and safe drinking water to those affected in the region.

Ball teams up with Girls Inc. of Metro Denver for Career Path Education

Ball Corporation’s philanthropic arm, The Ball Foundation, supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs across the U.S. focused on inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers--particularly those programs serving underrepresented groups. Ball’s STEM activities include guest presentations and hands-on workshops that give a glimpse into a day-in-the-life of an engineer.

Introducing you to The Source

In 2020, Ball launched, The Source, its self-service portal for beverage customers, enabling an easier process for customers all around the world doing business with Ball.

Jason Momoa inspires sustainable choices

On Wednesday, July 21, Ball debuted “The Party Starts Here,” a commercial that conveys the lasting impact our everyday choices have on the planet. The commercial features actor and producer Jason Momoa -- also known as Aquaman, defender of the oceans – celebrating a sustainable future by choosing the Ball Aluminum Cup!

New Warehouse in UK a Step Towards Reducing Emissions

Our new warehouse in the United Kingdom is a state-of the art facility built to meet the highest environmental standards. With direct access to the railroad network, it is expected to reduce Co2 emissions by more than 5,000 tonnes annually.

Quierolata

Beverage Packaging South America launches Quierolata, a movement educating consumers and customers the benefits of choosing cans

Smart Can Crushers Making Recycling Easy and Rewarding in Serbia

Would you recycle cans to get a discount on your groceries? Residents in Belgrade, Serbia can take advantage of grocery discounts and other incentives by using the new smart can crusher – an innovative machine that makes recycling aluminum beverage cans easier and rewarding.