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Philadelphia, PA - April 19, 2011. ������Ƶ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (������Ƶ) (www.crowncork.com) announces that James D. Wilson has been promoted to President, CROWN Food Packaging North America. The promotion marks his return to the food business, where he served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing for four years. Most recently, Mr. Wilson was President of ������Ƶ’s North American aerosol business, a position he has held since 2007.

“We are pleased to have Jim back in the food business, an area he knows well and will continue to grow thanks to his strong focus on organizational improvements and customer service,” says Raymond L. McGowan, President of ������Ƶ’s Americas Division. “We are confident that under Jim’s guidance, ������Ƶ will continue to play a key role in building customers’ brands with convenient, innovative packaging."

A key technology in CROWN Food Packaging North America’s portfolio is Easylift^® easy-open ends, which respond to market needs for better openability and enhanced visual appeal.

Prior to joining ������Ƶ in 2003, Mr. Wilson amassed commercial and general management experience at Reynolds Metals and Alcoa. f

Mr. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

About ������Ƶ Holdings, Inc.

������Ƶ Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.

For more information, contact:

In the United States: Hella Gourven, Marketing Manager; Tel: +1 (215) 698-6056; Email: hella.gourven@crowncork.com

In Europe: Laetitia Durafour, Marketing Manager; Tel: +33 1 4918 4316; Email: laetitia.durafour@eur.crowncork.com

For editorial inquiries: Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs; Tel: (215) 698-5051; Email: thomas.fischer@crowncork.com