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Rexam
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<p>Rexam plc was a British-based <a href="/facts/Multinational_corporation/qrMQSMTb">multinational</a> consumer <a href="/facts/Packaging_and_labeling/QGRXJLjq">packaging</a> company headquartered in London, England. After spending much of its life as a paper producer known as Bowater, it diversified and became a leading manufacturer of <a href="/facts/Beverage_can/c6FofnmS">beverage cans</a>. It had 55 plants in over 20 countries across Asia, Europe, North America and South America. In June 2016, Rexam was acquired by <a href="/facts/Ball_Corporation/sYU4zd2M">Ball Corporation</a> for $8.4 billion. </p>