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Silgan White Cap LLC Named Supplier Of The Year

Downers Grove, Illinois (June 4, 2008) Bob Reay, V-P Sales & Marketing and Joe Schroeder, Sr. National Accounts Manager, attended the Heinz Supplier Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA. During the Heinz Symposium Silgan White Cap LLC was presented with the prestigious Supplier of The Year award for 2008. Out of 14,000 suppliers, Silgan White Cap was one of only nine suppliers recognized by H. J. Heinz, North America. Chris Stockwell, Vice - President of Procurement for Heinz North America said "The Heinz / Silgan relationship goes back many years. During that time, Silgan has demonstrated excellent quality, unquestionable service and an alignment and commitment to our business goals."

Silgan White Cap LLC is a leading worldwide supplier of an extensive range of metal, composite and plastic vacuum closures to consumer goods packaging companies in the food and beverage industries.

H. J. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food Every Day"TM is one of the world's leading marketers and producers of healthy and convenient foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks and infant/nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the office or "on-the-go." Heinz is a global family of leading branded products, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz's total sales), Ore-Ida® potato products, Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® entrees, Boston Market® meals, T.G.I. Friday's® frozen snacks, and Plasmon® infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on five continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World's Favorite Ketchup®. Information on Heinz is available at www.heinz.com.

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Andrew Nackovic (630) 241-6612