On 9 September, Crown Holdings celebrated the groundbreaking of its first beverage can manufacturing facility in India, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing beverage markets.

The ceremony brought together Crown leaders, local government representatives, customers and guests to commemorate the start of construction on the new facility in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.

Announced in April 2026, the state-of-the-art plant will feature two production lines with an annual capacity of approximately 2.2 billion aluminium beverage cans. Operations are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2027.

The groundbreaking ceremony, which reflected local traditions and marked the official commencement of construction, underscored Crown’s long-term commitment to India and the state of Uttar Pradesh. Following the event, Crown executives had the honour of meeting with the Honorable chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, to discuss the progress of Crown’s investment and its vision for supporting the continued growth of the beverage industry in India. During the meeting, Crown received the official land allotment letter for the project, representing another important milestone in the development of the company’s first beverage can manufacturing facility in the country.

Djalma Novaes, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said: “This investment reflects Crown’s confidence in the future of the Indian beverage market, and the growing role of the beverage can as a sustainable packaging solution. The Unnao facility will combine advanced manufacturing technology, operational excellence and responsible resource management to support our customers’ growth while creating long-term value for the region.”

Designed to incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies and the highest quality and sustainability standards, the facility will support growing demand for aluminium beverage cans across both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage categories. The investment reinforces the company’s commitment to serving customers in high-growth markets and reflects the strong partnership Crown has established with the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Crown continues to expect full year capital expenditures of approximately $550 million.