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August 1, 2008 - Expenses related to closure of plastic container plant in Brampton, ON, Canada, bevcan plant in Kent, WA, decrease earnings at Ball Corp., Broomfield, CO, which fell to $100 million in 2Q08 versus record $105.9 million in 2Q07; rising bevcan demand in Europe, Brazil, China, including 20% increase in China, help push sales to $2.08 billion in 2Q08 versus $2.03 billion in 2Q07… At Silgan Holdings Inc., Stamford, CT, higher average selling prices, favorable foreign currency translations help boost net sales 7.6% to $735.3 million in 2Q08 despite lower unit volumes in metal food, plastic container segments; net income also rises, reaching $33.3 million in 2Q08 versus $26.8 million in 2Q07…
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