PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

46692

Company Name

East Can Solutions LLC

Date SPI Disclosed

May 26, 2025

Country

Uzbekistan

Region

Central Asia and Turkiye

Projected Board Date

Jul 31, 2025

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Feb 27, 2026

Department

Regional Industry MAS MCT

Industry

Manufacturing

Previous Events

Approved : Sep 9, 2025
Signed : Dec 22, 2025
Invested : Feb 24, 2026

Sector

Metal Can and Other Metal Container (Including Aluminum Beverage Cans)

Project Description

IFC plans to provide a senior secured loan of up to US$18 million to East Can Solution LLC (the “Company”). The IFC loan will be used to finance the construction of a new aluminum can production plant in Uzbekistan, which will have an annual capacity of approximately 550 million cans (the “Project”) and will supply leading beverage manufacturers within the country.                                                 

Associated Advisory Engagement

IFC is exploring potential advisory engagements related to decarbonization, corporate governance and food safety management.                                                

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Development Impact

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