$41.3 billion-worth of metal cans?

The article reports on the tough competition being faced by the metal container market from glass, plastic and paperboard substitutes. According to the market research firm Global Industry Analysts Inc., the continued use of glass bottles and the growing popularity of PET packaging have had a significant impact on the metal-cans industry. Metal container manufacturers are adopting innovative forming techniques and focusing on durability, visual appeal and fast production to stave off competition.