date:Jul 21, 2012
The firm said the figures were down compared to Q2 2011 due to lower European profits, reduced production activity for three-piece steel products and unfavourable currency translation.
Segment income was 11.4% of net sales compared to 11.9% in the second quarter of 2011.
The companys net Q2 income rose by $5m to $134m in the three months to 30 June and global beverage can volumes rose 5% in the quarter.
Americas Beverage was the only reportable segment to increase net sales year-on-year as