A manufacturer that uses recycled aluminum in the production of beverage cans is planning a $366 million factory in Pennsylvania.
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A manufacturer that uses recycled aluminum in the production of beverage cans is planning a $366 million factory in Pennsylvania.
This story has been updated.
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