Rexam plc has turned in a record year for 2001 as it completes its focusing on consumer packaging for the beverage, healthcare, beauty and food markets. Sales for the year 2001 were £3,488M, an increase of 25% (£2,784M), with operating profit before goodwill amortisation and exceptional items up 20% to £333M. Profit before taxation, goodwill amortisation and exceptional items reached £218M, an increase of 8% over the year 2000. Mr J Lancaster, Rexam's Chairman, commenting on the results said, "Rexam is today a company with a clear focus on consumer packaging. We have returned a record year, now we must concentrate on maximising the opportunity that we have created and on delivering increased levels of shareholder value. 2002 has already started on course. A better pricing environment in the US beverage can market gives added encouragement."
