Continental Can Company

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Continental Can Company is an American producer of metal containers.

In 1956, it acquired the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, the third largest producer of glass containers, which led to the United States v. Continental Can Co. Supreme Court ruling.

In 1976, it became part of the Continental Group. The remnants are now part of U.S. Can Co.

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During WW2 Continental Can Co. also helped the war effort by building aircraft parts, and also bombs in their manufacturing plants. The United Steelworkers of America was the union representing hundreds of manufacturing workers at Continental Can Company.