Silgan (SLGN) Stock Analysis

What Silgan does

Silgan Holdings Inc., along with its affiliates, manufactures and distributes rigid packaging solutions for consumer products across North America, Europe, and other global markets. The company operates through three principal divisions. Its Metal Containers segment produces steel and aluminum cans for a wide variety of food items, such as pet food, vegetables, soups, proteins, tomato-based products, adult nutritional beverages, and fruits, in addition to general-purpose metal containers primarily for chemicals. The Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment offers an extensive selection of metal and plastic closures and advanced dispensing systems, which find application in food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products, as well as providing capping/sealing machinery and detection systems. Furthermore, the Custom Containers segment specializes in creating bespoke and standard plastic containers for industries including personal care, healthcare, food and beverage, household and industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pet food and care, agriculture, automotive, and marine chemicals. This segment also fabricates plastic thermoformed barrier and non-barrier bowls and trays for prepared meals and pet food, along with various plastic closures, caps, sifters, fitments, and thermoformed tubs designed for food, household, and personal care products, like soft fabric wipes. Silgan markets its offerings predominantly via its dedicated sales team, complemented by a network of distributors and an online catalog. Established in 1987, the company's main office is located in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ticker symbol for Silgan?

Silgan trades under the ticker SLGN on NYSE.

Which exchange is SLGN listed on?

SLGN is listed on NYSE.

What sector does Silgan operate in?

Silgan is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector (Packaging & Containers industry).

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