Ball Corp lands in Chicago the week of its Q1 earnings report

Ball Corp flew from Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, Georgia, to Chicago Midway International Airport on May 13, a 93-minute hop in its Bombardier Global 6000 (tail N400BC). The aircraft touched down at 2:25 p.m. local time, arriving from a region near the company's newly acquired Benepack facilities in Europe — a deal that closed in the first quarter of 2026.

The same week, Ball Corp reported first-quarter 2026 results that showed sales cracking $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion a year earlier, per a May 5 BizWest report. CEO Ron Lewis, who took over from Daniel Fisher in late 2025, highlighted "higher volumes and operating earnings" driven by a streamlined operating model. The company also completed its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Benepack's European beverage can business, adding plants in Belgium and Hungary, as announced in December 2025.

Ball Corp's recent flight pattern suggests a busy schedule: the Global 6000 visited Texas and Kentucky in the preceding days, consistent with the company's North American manufacturing footprint and customer meetings. Chicago, a recurring destination, hosts key customers and investor relations activity around earnings season. The trip fits a pattern of post-earnings outreach to stakeholders in the region.