Rexam, a global beverage can maker, has completed conversion of its La Selva plant’s three final production lines from steel to aluminium.
Located near Tarrogona, Spain, the La Selva plant conversion commenced in 2011 and has been completed on time and within budget.
Spain produces over seven billion cans annually, marking the second largest beverage market in Europe.
Rexam Europe sector director Iain Percival said: "After nine months of hard work and cooperation between the Spanish and global teams, we are thrilled to celebrate the successful conversion of the La Selva plant.
"The transition to aluminium demonstrates our confidence in the growth dynamics of the Spanish can market. We look forward to strengthening our relationships both strategically and proactively with our customers to provide the best in class quality and service at the right cost."
Catalonia Business and Employment Regional Minister Felip Puig has called for "recognition of REXAM's presence in La Selva del Camp and in Catalonia and of the commitment to innovation and sustainability that we see today at this plant."
Puig said: "At the Catalan government we are focusing on industry as the driver of growth in Catalonia, and investments like the one made by REXAM reaffirm the importance of industry as a key factor of social cohesion and economic progress."
Currently, Rexam operates two plants in Spain including La Selva and the Valdemorillo plant near Madrid.
The Valdemorillo plant conversion to aluminium is planned to commence later in 2015, with production scheduled for 2016.
