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1) Ball Corporation is a provider of metal and plastic packaging for beverages, foods and household products, as well as aerospace technologies and services. 2) In 2006, Ball expanded its product portfolio and global footprint through acquisitions but faced challenges from inflationary pressures and a plant fire in Germany. 3) While free cash flow was lower than expected in 2006 due to high raw material inventories, Ball expects free cash flow to reach at least $350 million in 2007 as materials are drawn down and strategic actions from 2006 provide benefits.
