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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) today announced it will construct a new beverage can plant in North Africa. ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ and Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Bros. will each hold a 50% share in the Tunisian investment. "ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ is the ideal partner for us. Since 1979 we have worked successfully with them on four joint venture operations...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that it has retired the aggregate remaining balance of $145 million of the 6.750% Notes due December 15, 2003 of ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Cork & Seal Finance PLC and ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Cork & Seal Finance S.A. The Company also announced the repurchase of $61 million of the outstanding 8.375% Notes due...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that William G. Little, 61, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Little is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West Pharmaceutical Services. The Board now has 11 members. Mr. Little has extensive international business experience in Europe, Asia and Australia. With over...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CROWN Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that that Thierry Lainez has been appointed Sales and Business Development Manager for its CROWN Closures Europe affiliate. Mr. Lainez will have responsibility for the sales and marketing of metal closures in France as well as product development, marketing and communications services throughout Europe. He will report to...