Novelis signs can sheet supply contract with Rexam in South America

Novelis, the aluminium rolled products manufacturer now a part of India’s Aditya Birla group, said it has signed a multi-year supply agreement with the South American operations of global packaging giant Rexam. The agreement, valued at around $1 billion, provides for the supply of aluminium can sheet for Rexam plants throughout Brazil, Argentina and Chile. “Rexam is an important global customer for Novelis,” said Martha Brooks, President and Chief Operating Officer of Novelis Inc. “This agreement to supply the growing South American markets further strengthens our long-standing relationship with Rexam and signifies our commitment to be the global leader in high-value aluminum rolled products.”