Crown Cork International Corporation - Stock Certificate
Inv# SE1163 Specimen Stock
Specimen Stock printed by E.A. Wright Bank Note Co., Phila. Bottle crowns and corks.
Founded in 1892 by William Painter in Baltimore, Maryland, the Crown Cork & Seal Company revolutionized the beverage industry with the invention of the “crown cork” bottle cap. This reliable, airtight seal solved the problem of leakage and spoilage in carbonated drinks. Under leadership figures like Charles McManus and John F. Connelly, the company transitioned from a cap manufacturer to a global packaging titan, surviving Prohibition by pivoting to soft drinks and entering the tin can market in 1936. Aggressive acquisitions, notably the $5.2 billion purchase of CarnaudMetalbox in 1996, propelled the company to the top of the global packaging market.
As of 2026, Crown Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is one of the world’s largest producers of rigid metal packaging, manufacturing one out of every five beverage cans globally. With operations spanning 39 countries and employing over 25,000 people, the company’s net sales reach approximately $12 billion. Crown focuses on its Twentyby30™ sustainability program, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions and expanding high-speed production lines in growing markets like Brazil to meet demand for infinitely recyclable aluminum cans.
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