Consolidated Container Company Continues Growth, Adds Capacity with Uniloy Milacron Blow Molding Machines

ATLANTA, GA - July 6, 2005 - Consolidated Container Company (CCC) is embarking on a multimillion-dollar expansion that will include the purchase of multiple Uniloy Milacron blow molding machines for its North American operations, further strengthening its position as one of North America's premier suppliers of rigid, blow molded plastic containers. "This is one of the largest blow molding machinery transactions in North America in the last few years, indicative of the improving conditions that CCC and Milacron see developing in the market," said Steve Macadam, CEO of Consolidated. Both companies are optimistic that the market for blow-molded containers is starting to show signs of recovery and growth, after several years of difficult market conditions.

CCC's announcement of the additional manufacturing capacity comes on the heels of its 2005 acquisitions of STC Plastics, Inc. (STC) and Mayfair Plastics, both located in the Los Angeles area. "Combining these acquisitions with the upgrading and modernization of our manufacturing equipment through measures like these recent purchases of Uniloy Milacron machines will enable us to continue the significant improvements we've achieved in productivity, quality and safety, and allow us to increase our ability to fill our new business pipeline for profitable sales opportunities," Macadam added.

"It certainly is gratifying to see an industry leader such as CCC make this type of investment in advanced manufacturing technology," said Ronald D. Brown, chairman, president and CEO of Milacron. "This is a positive sign for the entire industry."

Consolidated Container Company, which was created in 1999 through a series of acquisitions, is a leading North American developer, manufacturer and marketer of rigid plastic containers for many of the world's best-known brands in consumer products and beverages. CCC has long-term customer relationships with many blue-chip companies including Dean Foods, DS Waters of America, The Kroger Company, Nestle Waters North America, The Procter & Gamble Company, Coca-Cola North America, Quaker Oats, and Colgate-Palmolive. CCC serves its customers with a wide range of manufacturing capabilities and services through a network of 56 strategically located manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company's headquarters and research, development and engineering center are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Uniloy Milacron is a global supplier of blow molding and structural foam molding technology, aftermarket services and support. Parent company Milacron Inc. (NYSE: MZ) was first incorporated in 1884 and is a leading global supplier of plastics-processing technologies and industrial fluids, with major manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.